TOKYO (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co said Japan sales of new passenger vehicles probably fell by half in October from a year ago after the discovery of improper final inspection procedures at its domestic plants caused it to suspend some production. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan cuts annual inflation forecasts
Japan's central bank cut its annual inflation forecast on Tuesday but kept its ultra-loose monetary policy unchanged, even though overseas counterparts have started turning off the stimulus taps. The Bank of Japan also maintained its 2.0-percent inflation ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest man after reportedly finding 9 bodies in apartment
Tokyo police have arrested a man after finding "multiple" dismembered bodies in coolers in his apartment in a city southwest of the capital. The 27-year-old suspect, Takahiro Shiraishi, confessed to cutting up the bodies and hiding them in cold-storage ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police make arrest after multiple dismembered bodies found in apartment
Tokyo police say they have arrested a man after finding "multiple" dismembered bodies in coolers in his apartment in a city southwest of the capital. A police spokesman said Tuesday the 27-year-old suspect confessed to cutting up the bodies and hiding them ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest man, find multiple bodies in apartment
The 27-year-old suspect, Takahiro Shiraishi, confessed to cutting up the bodies and hiding them in cold-storage cases, covered with cat litter, a police spokesman said Tuesday. Investigators found the bodies while searching for a 23-year-old woman who had ... ( read original story ...)
‘Nine bodies and severed heads’ found in house in Tokyo as man arrested
Japanese police have reportedly found nine bodies, including two with their heads severed and dumped in a cool box, in a flat in the Tokyo suburbs. Police said they had arrested 27-year-old Takahiro Shiraishi, who lives in the apartment in Zama ... ( read original story ...)
The best cars at the Tokyo Motor Show were actually parked outside
The halls of the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show were filled with interesting new cars – many of which we covered extensively – but the real treat was sitting outside in the rainy parking lot. In what’s become somewhat of a tradition, the Japanese media drive ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest man after finding bodies in apartment
TOKYO – Tokyo police say they have arrested a man after finding “multiple” dismembered bodies in coolers in his apartment in a city southwest of the capital. A police spokesman said Tuesday the 27-year-old suspect confessed to cutting up the bodies ... ( read original story ...)
A Closer Look at Mazda’s Stunning New Concepts From Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan — It is undeniable; Mazda makes pretty cars and handsome utility vehicles. You only need to compare a few of their models to their nearest competitors and the design differences are striking. Like any smart, forward-thinking company, Mazda ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest man after finding ‘multiple’ dismembered bodies in coolers in his apartment
Tokyo police have arrested a man after finding "multiple" dismembered bodies in coolers in his apartment in a city southwest of the capital. The 27-year-old suspect, Takahiro Shiraishi, confessed to cutting up the bodies and hiding them in cold-storage ... ( read original story ...)
9 bodies, 2 severed heads, found in Tokyo flat – reports
Police arrested Takahiro Shiraishi, who lives in the apartment in Zama, south of Tokyo, public broadcaster NHK said ... share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Call 896 6000. ( read original story ...)
Note in Osaka residence containing corpse: ‘She asked me to strangle her’
Skeletal remains were found on the balcony of a residence in Abeno Ward on October 26 (TBS News) OSAKA (TR) – Just in time for Halloween, Osaka’s finest have uncovered a grisly tale. Following the discovery of skeletal remains at a residence in Abeno ... ( read original story ...)
AirAsia Japan starts Nagoya-Sapporo service
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Japan today commenced its twice daily flights connecting Nagoya and Sapporo. In a statement, AirAsia said a total of 166 passengers, representing a 92 percent load factor, were on board the inaugural service of the Flight DJ 0001 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is showing world leaders how to save their economies
Maybe he should try tweeting more. I'm talking about Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. His Liberal Democratic Party just managed to hold onto its two-thirds majority in Japan's lower house of Parliament, which it needs to be able to amend the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Duterte visits Japan, says talks needed with Kim Jong Un
"Japan has advanced the news that they will help in rebuilding Marawi," Duterte said. "I think the damage alone and the dimension of the destruction, we would tell Japan that we need their very best in their assistance. I would see significant assistance." ( read original story ...)
BluEarth-EF21 From Yokohama
The BluEarth-air EF21 will be introduced to the world at the Yokohama booth at the upcoming 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017. The show will be held at the Tokyo Big Sight from October 25 to November 5, and will be open to the general public from October 28.( ( read original story ...)