While campaigning, Donald Trump accused South Korea and Japan of not paying enough for US military support. He also suggested they could be allowed to arm themselves with nuclear weapons. Both Japan and South Korea rejected this idea. The Pentagon said the ... ( read original story ...)
US defence chief Mattis visiting South Korea and Japan
While campaigning, Donald Trump accused South Korea and Japan of not paying enough for US military support. He also suggested they could be allowed to arm themselves with nuclear weapons. Both Japan and South Korea rejected this idea. On the campaign trail ... ( read original story ...)
Rare Ice that Sparkles Like Diamonds Found in Japan
Japan is not just known for their cherry blossoms, but also unique crystal-clear ice blocks that wash up only on their shores. These ice blocks are so tantalizing as they sparkle like diamonds. Most people who have seen these structures refer to them as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Russia to hold talks in March on joint activities on isles
The row over the islands, claimed by Tokyo, off Japan's northernmost main island Hokkaido has prevented the two countries from signing a peace treaty. To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court rejects 'right to be forgotten' on Google
Japan's Supreme Court has rejected a man's demand that news search results of his arrest on sex charges be deleted from Google, ruling that to do so would violate freedom of expression. Japanese media said it was the first decision by the nation's top ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hits back at Trump charge that it is devaluing the yen
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, his main lieutenant in the cabinet and Japan’s top foreign exchange official on Wednesday all pushed back against President Donald Trump’s assertion that Japan is keeping its currency devalued. “Japan’s monetary policy is ... ( read original story ...)
Naming Nagoya: City appeals to public for promotion catchphrase
Say the name Nagoya and what do you think of? The castle? That time the EXPO rolled into Aichi (2005)? One of the stops on the Shinkansen down to Kyoto and Osaka? Nagoya was one of the first Japanese references to really sink into my conscious as young lad. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Increases All Tire Prices
Yokohama Tire Corporation announced that it will increase prices by up to 7% on all of its tires sold in the U.S., including commercial, off-the-road (OTR), and consumer. The increase will go into effect April 1. “This pricing action is necessitated by ... ( read original story ...)
BayStars manager Ramirez adjusting to new life in dugout
YOKOHAMA – After making adjustments to Japanese baseball as a hitter that few foreign players could match, Alex Ramirez told Kyodo News last month about the different adjustments he had to make as a first-year manager. Between skepticism over his ... ( read original story ...)
Cameco shares sink as Tokyo Electric cancels $1.3-billion contract
Canadian uranium producer Cameco Corp said on Wednesday that Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) , the operator of Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, had scrapped its uranium supply contract with the company. Shares of Cameco slid 12.2 per cent to $14.55 ... ( read original story ...)
Cameco stock falls on news of Tokyo Electric's plan to end long-term contract
SASKATOON -- Shares in Cameco Corp. fell more than 10 per cent Wednesday after it said it's prepared to fight Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s attempt to terminate a multi-year supply contract that would be worth about $1.3 billion in revenue through 2028. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Medals to be made from recycled mobile phones donated by the public
Organisers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics say the medals will be forged from recycled metal from old mobile phones and appliances donated by the general public to give them a sense of direct involvement in the Games. The move is also part of an effort to ... ( read original story ...)
Cameco to fight Tokyo Electric on cancellation of $1.3-billion contract
Canadian uranium producer Cameco Corp said on Wednesday that Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) , the operator of Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, had scrapped its uranium supply contract with the company. Cameco, one of the world’s largest uranium ... ( read original story ...)
Cameco at risk of losing multi-year contract to supply uranium to Tokyo Electric
SASKATOON - Canada's largest uranium company says Tokyo Electric Power Co. is seeking to terminate a multi-year supply contract that would be worth about $1.3 billion of revenue through 2028. Cameco (TSX:CCO) says the Japanese power company has cited ... ( read original story ...)
Kiyotake ends Sevilla nightmare with Cerezo return
Cerezo Osaka have secured the return of Japan international Hiroshi Kiyotake after his disappointing spell in LaLiga with Sevilla. Hiroshi Kiyotake's frustrating six months at Sevilla has come to an end after he agreed a return to Japan with former club ... ( read original story ...)
Japan spokesman: Trump criticism of currency policy off base
TOKYO -- Japanese officials rejected the assertion by President ... We are not manipulating them," the Kyodo News Service quoted Masatsugu Asakawa, vice finance minister for international affairs, as saying. "I don't quite understand what (Trump) actually ... ( read original story ...)