OSAKA – An Osaka-based lawyers’ group has protested a decision by local police not to allow a female defendant to wear a bra in court, saying it was a violation of her human rights, the group said Thursday. In a written petition sent Oct. 31, the Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Could Still Join China Infrastructure Bank, Abe Ally Says
Japan could consider joining China’s Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank if it makes some changes, a ruling coalition party executive said in an interview in Tokyo on Wednesday. Yoshihisa Inoue, secretary general of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese nursery school hit by possible US aircraft part
Add Japan as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Japan news, video, and analysis from ABC News. A staff member at the school told NHK, a Japanese public broadcasting company, that a cylindrical object fell on the roof right after an American ... ( read original story ...)
Chen finishes 1st in short program at Grand Prix Final
NAGOYA, Japan — Nathan Chen finished first in the men's short program at the Grand Prix Final on Thursday, the last major international competition before the Pyeongchang Olympics. Skating to "Nemesis," the American opened with a quad lutz, triple toe ... ( read original story ...)
Police prevent woman defendant from wearing bra in Osaka court: lawyers
OSAKA - An Osaka-based lawyers' group has protested a decision by local police not to allow a woman criminal defendant to wear a bra in court, saying it was a violation of her human rights, the group said Thursday. In a written petition sent Oct. 31, the ... ( read original story ...)
Norway’s oil fund makes first Asian property investment
Norway’s $1tn oil fund is eyeing further property deals in Tokyo after making its first real estate investment in Asia. The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund has been scouring the region since 2015 for property but concluded its first deal only on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s taxman tightens scrutiny on wealthy
TOKYO -- Japan's taxation authority is tightening scrutiny on wealthy ... but a disclosed internal document has shed light on some of the cases. The document the Nikkei obtained from the agency is about the agency commissioner's staff commendations on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 unveil bug-eyed Olympic mascot probables
Tokyo Olympic organisers unveiled a shortlist of three official 2020 Games mascots today - from bug-eyed cartoon heroes to cuddly raccoons. The Olympic and Paralympic designs, which celebrate the themes of harmony, diversity and resilience, were unveiled ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rebounds on bargain-hunting, but mining sector weak
The broader Topix rose 1.1 per cent to 1,785.26, while the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 rose 1.1 per cent to 15,816.14. Tokyo, Dec 7: Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, taking back some ground lost in the previous session as investors sought bargains ... ( read original story ...)
Sharp to seek all-Japan OLED alliance to counter South Korea’s Samsung, LG
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Sharp Corp (:6753.T) will ask the government to help it form an alliance with rival Japan Display Inc (:6740.T) in OLED technology to better compete with South Korean makers, its chief executive said on Thursday. "We should create ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lures Vietnamese investors with free support
HÀ NỘI — With a growing economy, sophisticated market, innovation, together with business-friendly infrastructure and a comfortable living environment, Japan is attractive destination for Vietnamese enterprises to invest in. The statement was made by ... ( read original story ...)
Mascot designs for 2020 Tokyo Olympics shortlisted
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese schoolchildren will help determine the mascot for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics on Thursday unveiled three sets of designs for the games' mascots. The 6.5 million schoolchildren will ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese emperor’s memoir purchased by doctor
NEW YORK - A Japanese plastic surgeon known for his extreme political views has purchased at auction for $275,000 a memoir by Japanese Emperor Hirohito offering his recollections of the Second World War. The 173-page document was sold Wednesday at Bonhams ... ( read original story ...)
Thakral invests in 2 more properties in Osaka
SINGAPORE (Nov 29): Thakral Corporation has expanded its real estate footprint in Japan with two new investments – R Hotel Inns Osaka Kita Umeda and Namba retail redevelopment site in Osaka. R Hotels Inn Kita Umeda is a 120-room business hotel which has ... ( read original story ...)
More North Korean ‘ghost ships’ washing up on Japan’s coast due to food shortage, sanctions, analysts say
But the North Korean boats can barely stand the rough seas during their long journeys and often fall apart before reaching Japan. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Katherine Lam is a breaking and trending news digital producer for Fox News. ( read original story ...)
Osaka mayor says he will end San Francisco sister city ties over ‘comfort women’ statue
Reached for comment by NBC News, the City of Osaka referred to Nov. 23 comments made by Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura, who said in Japanese that the city had urged Lee to exercise his veto power to reject the establishment of the memorial on numerous ... ( read original story ...)