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Graphic: Japan Inc braces for employee-friendly labor reform - tmsnrt.rs/2pIv0Xj Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government last month endorsed an action plan for sweeping reforms of employment practices, including caps on overtime and better pay for part-time ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (AP) — With just over three years to go, sports administrators from around the world are already visiting Tokyo to check on the city's Olympic preparations for the 2020 Games. While Tokyo has had to overcome some initial setbacks, such as the delay ... ( read original story ...)

Fan-favorite manga "Tokyo Ghoul" is getting its first live-action adaptation, and the first 30-second trailer for the movie has just been dropped. Since its debut in 2011, the manga has been one of the most popular among manga and anime fans. No wonder, it ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, April 20 Japanese stocks ended nearly flat for a second day on Thursday as investors became cautious ahead of global risk events such as the first-round of French presidential elections at the weekend and mounting tensions over North Korea. The ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed flat Thursday as an initial halt in the yen's appreciation against the U.S. dollar giving exporters a boost was offset in later trade. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shed 1.71 points, or 0.01 percent ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, April 20 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks gained Thursday morning as a halt in the yen's rise against the U.S. dollar helped lift exporters and robust trade data added support. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 56.85 points, or 0.31 percent, from ... ( read original story ...)

Australia plans to work closely with Japan, South Korea and the U.S., and with China, "to ensure that China can use its unique position." She made the remark to a group of reporters in Tokyo, where she is joining foreign and defense ministers' talks ... ( read original story ...)

Capricorn RC have introduced the new Sapporo ball bearing set for their C803 1/8th car. This set of 18 high quality, made in Japan ABEC X bearings has been put together by Capricorn bearing in mind the needs of the most demanding drivers, and is available ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo-The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced today that its 'GEOLANDAR G98' tire has been adopted as original equipment on Mazda Motor Corporation's all-new Mazda CX-5, a crossover SUV that went on sale in Japan on February 2. The new Mazda CX-5 comes ... ( read original story ...)

Japan-based Yokohama Tire Corporation has put pen to paper on a new ... privacy policy and thank you for choosing our network of sites as your reliable source of news and views on the Internet. If you have any questions about anything contained in this ... ( read original story ...)

Models struggle against strong wind before the rehearsal of Christian Dior's Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2017 live show to celebrate Dior's new flagship store at the rooftop of Ginza Six mall in Tokyo, Japan, April 19, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai ( read original story ...)

While Defence Secretary Jim Mattis denounced North Korea's weapons test as he began a Mideast tour, Vice-President Mike Pence offered support to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo amid a trip dominated by concerns about the rogue state's nuclear ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO—The U.S. will not relent until it achieves its objective of ensuring the Korean Peninsula is free of nuclear weapons, U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence said Tuesday while visiting Japan. After meetings with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and other leaders ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria Sadanobu Kusaoke in this interview gave a detailed assessment of the Nigeria-Japan relations and noted that in spite of the many inroads made, the potential is not yet fully utilized KEEPING in view the history of Nigeria ... ( read original story ...)

The automobile trade imbalance is mainly behind the U.S. trade deficit with Japan. At a news conference after the first meeting of the dialogue, held in Tokyo on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said that the dialogue may result in free trade ... ( read original story ...)

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence (L) and Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso attend a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, on April 18, 2017. (Xinhua/Ma Ping) TOKYO, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Japan and the United States on Tuesday agreed to work together with ... ( read original story ...)