Send us your construction workers, your care givers, your store clerks -- but for a limited time only. That’s the message from Japan, where the number of foreign workers, though still relatively small, has nearly doubled over the past eight years ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's "your name." wins awards at anime festival in S. Korea
and the only Japanese animation to pull in more than 10 billion yen ($96 million) in revenues apart from renowned director Hayao Miyazaki's works. To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of ... ( read original story ...)
Rugby: Joseph, Brown expand on Japan's attacking philosophy
New Japan coach Jamie Joseph has often stressed that he will be doing things differently from his predecessor Eddie Jones. But on Tuesday, the former New Zealand and Japan back-row forward revealed a few broad similarities, as well as differences ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Princess Missing School for Month for Health Reasons
A granddaughter of Japan's Emperor Akihito is not feeling well and missing school for more than a month. Palace officials said Wednesday the 14-year-old Princess Aiko has been staying home since Sept. 26, after complaining of stomach problems and dizziness ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine leader's gum chewing worries Japan
TOKYO - The outspoken Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte worries his Japanese hosts. Not just his policy toward the U.S. but also his informal style: Will he chew gum in front of the emperor? Duterte arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday for a three-day visit ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka cops: Woman jumps to death after son found with throat slit
OSAKA (TR) – Osaka Prefectural Police on Monday watched a 55-year-old woman leap to her death after finding the body of her teenage son with his throat slit at an apartment building in Nishiyodogawa Ward, reports TBS News (Oct. 25). At approximately 3:40 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo festival produces heartwarming trilogy of Asian films
TOKYO -- Cannes-winning Brillante Mendoza is among the three directors tapped by the Tokyo International Film Festival to create "Reflections," a trilogy that depicts the intertwining of stories among Asian nations. Be it a Filipino worker in Japan or a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka boy found stabbed to death; mom leaps to death when confronted by cops
OSAKA – A male high school student in Nishiyodogawa Ward, Osaka, was found dead with multiple stab wounds in the corridor outside his apartment Monday afternoon, and his mother jumped to her death from a nearby building soon afterward when approached by ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka boy found stabbed to death outside flat; mom leaps to death when confronted by police
OSAKA – A male high-school student in Nishiyodogawa Ward, Osaka Prefecture, was found dead with multiple stab wounds in the hallway of his apartment Monday afternoon, and his mother jumped to her death from a nearby building soon afterward when ... ( read original story ...)
Asia shares gain as Japan trade data better than forecast
TOKYO -- Asian markets mostly rose Monday as Japan reported its trade balance swung to a surplus in September and strong Japanese manufacturing data from a purchasing manager's survey also suggested signs of improved activity in the world's third biggest ... ( read original story ...)
India, Japan likely to ink civil nuke deal during Modis Nov Tokyo visit
NEW DELHI: India and Japan could ink Civil nuclear Agreement that was initialed in Dec 2015 when Narendra Modi travels to Tokyo mid-November for annual Summit with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe. The MoU on civil nuclear cooperation announced at the annual summit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan animation auteur Hosoda sees beasts in child's growth
"A child growing up is fascinating and stunning, a true wonder of the world," the burly but friendly Japanese animation director said recently in an interview at his suburban Tokyo Chizu Studio. "There is struggle in growth and change, between that wolf ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese space industry aims for growth
TOKYO (The Japan News/ANN) - Established and emerging Japanese companies are strengthening their businesses related to the space industry. The development of satellites and space rockets once required large expenditures and advanced technological skills ... ( read original story ...)
Filipinos in Japan optimistic about changes Duterte is making
While all eyes are glued on new Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his brutal crackdown on drug traffickers, Filipinos living in Japan appear optimistic about the changes he is making back home and hope ties between the two nations will grow stronger. ( read original story ...)
Japan overwork deaths show lessons still unlearned
TOKYO — Matsuri Takahashi's dream career at Japan's top ad agency, Dentsu, ended with her suicide as her overtime pushed past 100 hours a month. "I'm emotionless and only wish to sleep," she wrote, exhausted and depressed, in a Twitter post in October ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese prefecture helps Vietnam develop hi-tech agriculture
VNA Japanese prefecture helps Vietnam develop hi-tech agriculture, Government news, Vietnam breaking news, politic news, vietnamnet bridge, english news, Vietnam news, news Vietnam, vietnamnet news, Vietnam net news, Vietnam latest news, vn news ( read original story ...)