OSAKA -- Tourists visiting Osaka at the end of June and expecting to leave their baggage in lockers while they go shopping and sightseeing will be in for a surprise. Anti-terrorism safeguards for ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds protest in Japan after father was cleared of raping his underage daughter
In March, a court in the central city of Nagoya acquitted the man of raping his daughter, 19, despite years of sexual abuse. The court recognised that the woman had sex with her father against her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population is shrinking faster than ever before
Experts who have done their math predict that Japan’s population will drop to 88 million by 2065. This isn’t a news flash either — it has been happening since the late 1970s. With the 2020 Olympics ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan says energy supply unaffected by attack
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The Latest on Mideast developments amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf region (all times local): 5:15 p.m. Japan’s trade minister says suspected attacks on a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan vs. Scotland: 2019 Women’s World Cup prediction, pick, TV channel, live stream, watch online
Japan finds its scoring boots with a goal in either half, puts itself within reach of the knockout stage. Pick: Japan 2, Scotland 1 For news, stories, results and more, follow us: - @CBSSportsSoccer - ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe urges Iran to play constructive role for peace
The two leaders made the comments in a joint news conference late on Wednesday after closed-door talks in Tehran during a rare Japanese diplomatic mission aimed at defusing tensions between Iran and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe warns of armed conflict amid soaring U.S.-Iran tension
"In our meeting, Mr. Abe said that Japan was interested in continuing buying Iran's oil," Rouhani told a joint news conference with Abe, broadcast live on state TV. Earlier, two Iranian officials told ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japanese leader seeks to cool US-Iran tensions
4:40 p.m. Iran’s semi-official news agency is reporting that dozens of hard-line students have gathered outside of Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport, where the Japanese premier’s plane earlier ... ( read original story ...)
Rouhani: Japan wants to keep buying Iranian oil
“In our meeting, Mr. Abe said that Japan was interested in continuing buying Iran’s oil,” Rouhani told a joint news conference with Abe, broadcast live on state TV. Abe’s visit is the first by a ... ( read original story ...)
Rouhani says Japan wants to continue importing Iranian oil
“In our meeting, Mr. Abe said that Japan was interested in continuing buying Iran’s oil,” Rouhani told a joint news conference with Abe, broadcast live on state TV. Abe’s visit is the first by a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s prime minister warns ‘accidental conflict’ could erupt between U.S., Iran
The Japanese leader is in Tehran on a mission to calm tensions ... the newspaper asked in dual English and Farsi headlines. Hardline news outlets in Iran immediately picked up the front page from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wants to limit seniors to driving cars with high-tech safety features
Following a rise in fatal traffic accidents involving senior citizens in Japan, authorities are considering a change to licensing legislation that would require drivers over a certain age to only ... ( read original story ...)
With Trump’s Blessing, Japan Looks to Mend Ties With Iran
(Bloomberg) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a rare friend of both President Donald Trump and Iran’s leaders, set off for Tehran with the daunting task of bridging a divide that could plunge the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran to ask Japan’s Abe to mediate over U.S. oil sanctions: officials
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran will ask Japan to mediate between Tehran and Washington to ease oil sanctions imposed by the United States, Iranian officials said ahead of a visit by Japanese Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Mardenborough expects “better days ahead” in Super GT
For his third campaign in SUPER GT’s premier GT500 class, Mardenborough left the Bridgestone-shod Impul team to join Kondo Racing, the only Nissan outfit to run on Yokohama tyres. The 27-year-old and ... ( read original story ...)
No defensive mindset from Japan in opening draw: coach
Japan, champions in 2011 and finalists four years ... against any team,” Takakura told reporters, according to Kyodo News. “Of course, we have to keep a very solid defense, but we don ... ( read original story ...)