TOKYO -- Japan sees its economy expanding 1.8% in real terms in fiscal 2018 but expects consumer price growth to remain well short of the 2% target, leaving companies squeezed by rising costs, government forecasts approved Tuesday show. Private-sector ... ( read original story ...)
Giant Earthquake In Japan Likely In Next 30 Years, Experts Say
A Japanese panel Tuesday warned of the high likelihood of a massive earthquake off the shore of its northernmost main island, Hokkaido, in the Chishima trench over the next 30 years. Officials warned that the next quake could be on the scale of the ... ( read original story ...)
AP PHOTOS: Tokyo baby panda melts hearts of fans in debut
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo's new baby panda debuted formally Tuesday, immediately melting the hearts of hundreds of lucky fans who managed to obtain zoo tickets, many wearing panda-themed clothes. Xiang Xiang, which means fragrance in Chinese, was born in June ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves missile defence system amid North Korean threat
TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to purchase a set of costly land-based U.S. missile combat systems to increase the country’s defence capabilities amid escalating threats from North Korea. The approval will allow the Defence ... ( read original story ...)
Panel: Hokkaido at risk of huge earthquake over next 30 years
A government panel is warning of a “high possibility” that an earthquake the size of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake will strike the area south of Hokkaido within the next 30 years. The Headquarters for Earthquake Research Promotion, announcing ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin not yet proven as credible currency: Japan finance minister
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that bitcoin has not been proven to be a credible currency and that he would watch its developments in the near-term. He made the remark to reporters when asked about his French ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to expand ballistic missile defense with ground-based Aegis batteries
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan formally decided on Tuesday it would expand its ballistic missile defense system with U.S.-made ground-based Aegis radar stations and interceptors in response to a growing threat from North Korean rockets. A proposal to build two ... ( read original story ...)
Best Western launches new hotel in Japan
This expansion comes as Japan prepares to host a series of major international sporting events, including the 2020 Olympic Games and the 2019 Rugby World Cup, which will include matches staged in Sapporo. - TradeArabia News Service ( read original story ...)
Japan Maglev contractors raided in bid rigging probe
News reports Tuesday showed investigators from the Tokyo District ... The $80 billion magnetic levitation, or maglev, railway between Tokyo and the central Japanese city of Nagoya is a decades-long project that is expected to reduce travel time between ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘demographic time bomb’ has led to the rise of drive-thru funerals
"I've been in this business for a while and have seen how burdensome attending funerals can be for old folks in wheelchairs," Ogiwara told the Japan Times. "The new service will allow those who would otherwise stay home go out and bid farewell to friends ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Exports Soar Amid Higher Business Confidence, Inflation Remains Subdued
Japan posted an impressive increase in its exports and imports last month, pointing to broader economic acceleration, supported by its business confidence, which is at its highest level in a decade. Kristian Raouz – Japanese foreign trade posted a solid ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese construction firms targeted in fresh raids
The train line will link Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. Shimizu shares fell as much as 3.2%, while Kajima slumped as much as 5.6%, both extending losses from Monday. Japan's large and politically influential construction industry has been a frequent source of ... ( read original story ...)
Australia’s Postecoglou to join Yokohama in J-League
SYDNEY, Australia — Outgoing Australia coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed he will take over as head coach of Yokohama F. Marinos in the J-League from February. The 52-year-old announced his shock resignation from the Socceroos in November, weeks after ... ( read original story ...)
Ange Postecoglou to return to club coaching with Japanese side Yokohama F Marinos
The Asian Cup winner has accepted the job in charge of City Football Group (CFG)-aligned J-League club Yokohama F Marinos and will take up the reins in the new year. The deal fulfils Postecoglou's ambitions to return to club football, having successfully ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves missile defense system amid NKorea threat
TOKYO – Japan's Cabinet has approved a plan to purchase a set of costly land-based U.S. missile combat systems to step up the country's defense capability amid escalating threats from North Korea. Tuesday's approval will allow the Defense Ministry to buy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves missile defence system amid NKorea threat
TOKYO — Japan's Cabinet has approved a plan to purchase a set of costly land-based U.S. missile combat systems to step up the country's defence capability amid escalating threats from North Korea. Tuesday's approval will allow the Defence Ministry to buy ... ( read original story ...)