"We are very excited at the resumption of commercial whaling," Yoshifumi Kai, head of the Japan Small-Type Whaling Association, told the Agence France-Presse news agency. "My heart is full of hope," ... ( read original story ...)
Iniesta, Villa lead Vissel Kobe over Nagoya in J-League
KOBE, Japan (AP) — David Villa and Andres Iniesta scored two goals each as struggling J-League side Vissel Kobe beat Nagoya Grampus 5-3 on Sunday. Villa opened the scoring with his eighth goal of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan withdraws from commission to resume commercial whale hunting
Japan exited the IWC in its first walkout from a major international organization after three decades of lobbying for the restart of commercial whaling, reports Kyodo News Agency. It remains unclear ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Ignorant Comments About Japan Were Bad Even for Him
On Wednesday, asked about the treaty on Fox News, Mr. Trump sneered, “If Japan is attacked, we will fight World War III.” Then he added: “But if we’re attacked, Japan doesn’t have to help us at all. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Fast becoming Saudi students’ favorite destination
However, Arab News reported in 2014 that at least 600 Saudi students had enrolled in Japanese universities since the scholarship program began in 2007. And in 2016, a survey conducted by the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
‘Overthinker’ Osaka Ready to Fight for No.1 Spot Again
Tennis - WTA Premier - Nature Valley Classic - Edgbaston Priory Club, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Britain - June 20, 2019 Japan's Naomi Osaka looks dejected during her second round match against Kazakhstan ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-‘Overthinker’ Osaka ready to fight for No.1 spot again
Naomi Osaka reckons that she can be guilty of over-thinking things but now her mind’s been freed of having to protect the world no.1 tag, the young Japanese is actually feeling liberated by the ... ( read original story ...)
G20 leaders make progress on trade and investment in Osaka; members minus the U.S. reaffirm Paris climate goals
OSAKA - The Group of 20 leaders’ summit in Osaka concluded ... future-oriented growth path,” Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in a news conference following the declaration’s adoption. Abe, who chaired ... ( read original story ...)
Highlights of agreements of G-20 leaders in Osaka
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Highlights of the agreements from the Osaka, Japan, summit of the leaders of the Group of 20 major economies, spanning a slew of issues including global warming, trade and ... ( read original story ...)
Former Nissan Chairman Ghosn cancels news conference in Tokyo – FCCJ official
TOKYO (Reuters) - Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn on Friday cancelled plans to hold his first press conference since his arrest after journalists were notified earlier in the day about a briefing at ... ( read original story ...)
Day 1 of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan
He denied recent news reports that he had promised not to impose any new ... Mr. Trump had tweeted before arriving in Osaka: “I look forward to speaking with Prime Minister Modi about the fact that ... ( read original story ...)
G20 Summit: World leaders pose for ‘family photo’ in Osaka
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gathered the G20 world leaders to pose for a family photograph with their partners in front of Osaka Castle to kick off the summit before being treated to a ... ( read original story ...)
Trump and Putin share complaints about ‘fake news’ in exchange during media scrum
Fake news is a great term, isn't it ... as the two men chatted on the way to a 'family photo' at the G20 summit here in Osaka. Trump patted Putin gently on the back on the way to the event, where he ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan ex-chair Ghosn cancels news conference in Tokyo
TOKYO -- Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn cancelled his news conference planned for Friday within hours of its announcement, citing opposition from his family and media adviser. It would have been ... ( read original story ...)
G20 summit brings annoying disruptions to life for residents and tourists in Osaka
a Kyodo News survey ... Abe touts alliance in bilateral talks with Trump at G20 after U.S. leader's incendiary remarks Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump met Friday in Osaka, on ... ( read original story ...)
Breaking News June 28: Farmers’ protest demanding Cauvery, Hemavati waters enters 8th day in Karnataka
From politics to sports to entertainment, the Internet is buzzing with the breaking news and headlines from across the globe. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend the G20 Summit in ... ( read original story ...)