Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe brushed off lingering worries about his health Wednesday, saying he went to the hospital for a checkup. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports tumble as U.S. demand collapses, order books shrink
Japan's exports extended their double-digit slump into a fifth month in July as the coronavirus pandemic took a heavy toll on auto shipments to the United States, dashing hopes for a trade-led ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is caught between ‘two titans,’ U.S. and China: Milken Institute
Besides Japan's shrinking population, the country's export outlook will face continued headwinds amid geopolitical tensions between the United States and China, says Kotaro Kimura at the Milken ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe returns to office after health exam, says ready to work
The visit came amid concerns from some lawmakers that Japan's longest-serving prime minister may be suffering from fatigue. (Reporting by Chris Gallagher and Naomi Tajitsu; Editing by Tom Hogue) Like ... ( read original story ...)
Ownership change for TikTok Japan unit could address concerns, ruling party lawmaker says
A change of ownership of TikTok's Japanese operation could be one way to address security concerns over the Chinese video-sharing app, a lawmaker from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling party said. ( read original story ...)
Third Point sells Sony ADRs; still owns large amount of Tokyo stock
Sony's Tokyo-listed shares were down 2.3% in afternoon trade in a flat broader market, due primarily to concerns that ramped-up U.S. restrictions on customer Huawei Technologies Co Ltd could drag on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports tumble, capex outlook sags as demand wilts
Japan's exports extended their double-digit slump into a fifth ... Meanwhile, core machinery orders, a leading indicator of business spending, unexpectedly fell to a seven-year low in June, dashing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan prankster YouTuber indicted for allegedly eating sashimi off supermarket shelf
NAGOYA -- A YouTuber who recorded himself eating sashimi at a supermarket before paying for it at the register has had his case sent to prosecutors, the Nagoya District Public Prosecutors Office ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel JAL City Fukuoka Tenjin to Open in 2021
The property will offer 280 guest rooms ranging from 25 square ... Fukuoka is almost the same distance from Shanghai, Taipei, and Seoul as it is from major cities in Japan such as Osaka, Tokyo, and ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Sapporo announce transfer of Musashi Suzuki to Belgium’s Beerschot
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Consadole Sapporo officially announced the full transfer Tuesday of Japan forward Musashi Suzuki to Beerschot in Belgium's top flight. The 26-year-old, who can play as a center ... ( read original story ...)
One dead as magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits the Philippines
At least one person has been killed after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit the Philippines early Tuesday ... Ring of Fire', an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches from Japan through Southeast ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s latest attraction: Transparent public toilets
Tokyo (CNN) — One of Tokyo's most popular districts has recently added some unusual new attractions: transparent public toilets. Designed by Shigeru Ban Architects, the two new sets of see-through ... ( read original story ...)
Did Tokyo Set Off Fireworks Meant for 2020 Olympics?
A video shows a large fireworks display that was originally planned for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. In August 2020, a video supposedly showing a grand firework display started circulating on social ... ( read original story ...)
Loo with a view: transparent public toilets installed in Tokyo parks
Amenities designed so prospective users can inspect their cleanliness from the outside ... ( read original story ...)
See-through public toilets installed in Tokyo parks
One of Tokyo’s most popular districts has recently added some unusual new attractions: transparent public toilets. Designed by Shigeru Ban Architects, the two new sets of see-through restrooms ... ( read original story ...)
A bathroom with a view: Tokyo unveils transparent public toilets
In other words, you can see into the toilets before you go in, but others can’t see you while you conduct your business. The transparent bathrooms are part of the Tokyo Toilet Project ... ( read original story ...)