Japan bolstering defenses against North Korea threat, Abe says

Abe told Fox News earlier this month that he hoped to “further solidify the U.S.-Japan alliance” against North Korea. "North Korea has used those talks just to gain time to further develop the nuclear program as well as missiles," Abe told Bret Baier. ( read original story ...)

Trump’s cheeseburger in Japan still drawing lines

TOKYO -- Haruyuki Sano travelled 1 1/2 hours for a taste of the same cheeseburger U.S. President Donald Trump ate with Japan's prime minister during his visit last week. "It tasted great, like steak," the pastry-maker said after savoring the 100 per cent U ... ( read original story ...)

36 Hours in Osaka, Japan

One of the first specialty coffee shops to open in Osaka, this three-and-a-half-year-old institution offers more than a dozen types of beans, both single-origin and blends, in light, medium and dark roasts. Need help deciding? The friendly baristas are ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo train company apologises for 20-second early departure

TOKYO: A Tokyo train management company has issued an official apology after one of its trains left the platform 20 seconds earlier than scheduled. A northbound train on the Tsukuba Express line in Tokyo left the station at 9:43:40am instead of the ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka cops: Thief dismantled doors in entering businesess

OSAKA (TR) – Osaka Prefectural Police have arrested a 33-year-old suspected in dozens of burglaries earlier this year in which he dismantled doors in gaining access to businesses, reports TBS News (Nov. 16). According to police, Tatsuya Yamagata targeted ... ( read original story ...)

Japan to send home 3 N. Koreans rescued from capsized boat

TOKYO – Japan says three crew members rescued from a capsized boat off the northern coast are North Koreans, and Tokyo is arranging their return home. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters the Japanese coast guard rescued the three men ... ( read original story ...)

JOC gives Sapporo go-ahead to bid for 2026 Winter Games

SAPPORO – The Japanese Olympic Committee gave Sapporo formal approval to take part in the bidding process for the 2026 Winter Olympics at a board meeting Wednesday. The city in Hokkaido Prefecture plans to announce its intention to bid before the ... ( read original story ...)