OTTAWA — As Canada, Japan and nine other countries prepare to sign the rebooted Trans-Pacific Partnership this week in Chile, some see it as a way to set the stage for closer relations with China. They are hoping to send a message not so much to the ... ( read original story ...)
Kim Kardashian Jets Out of Tokyo in — What Else? — Super Fancy Cream Sweatpants
On Saturday, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star was spotted at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport, wrapping up a trip to Japan with sisters Kourtney Kardashian, and Khloé Kardashian. For her airplane outfit, Kim, 37, rocked a monochromatic ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Realty Is Raining Dividends
Digital contributed its recently completed project in Osaka, and Mitsubishi contributed two existing ... noting it's the 13th straight year of an increase, since the IPO in 2004. Digital has a long history of raising dividends, as noted above, it's the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises to end 4-day losing run; exporter and steel shares bounce
Japan's big car exporters were supported by the dollar's rebound versus the yen. TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday to snap a four-day losing run after Wall Street shares rallied overnight, with the dollar's bounce lifting exporter shares. ( read original story ...)
Japanese volcano erupts, dozens of flights grounded
TOKYO -- A volcano in southern Japan that appeared in a James Bond film has erupted, shooting smoke and ash thousands of metres (feet) into the sky and grounding dozens of flights to and from a nearby airport. The Meteorological Agency says the Shinmoedake ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s navy appoints first woman to command warship squadron
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's navy on Tuesday appointed the first woman to command a warship squadron, including the flagship Izumo helicopter carrier, as it tries to lure more females to make up for a dearth of male recruits in graying Japan. Ryoko Azuma ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ancient sport of sumo needs some brighter days
The altercation dominated news programs and headlines for weeks. Adding to the bad publicity, the sport's top-ranked referee was forced to resign earlier this year over a sexual harassment scandal. Shikimori Inosuke apologized to the Japan Sumo Association ... ( read original story ...)
How to fix Japan’s ‘excessive residential supply’ woes
Japan must find ways to address its growing issue with vacant ... The dilemma also hinges on a combination of misguided housing policies and runaway land purchases and property development. Towns and villages grappling with depopulation are loosening ... ( read original story ...)
Japan central bank chief tempers talk of easy policy exit
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s central bank chief said on Tuesday a future exit from ultra-easy monetary policy would need to be “very gradual”, in comments analysts described as a bid to temper expectations about a near-term end to crisis-mode stimulus. ( read original story ...)
Calgary already getting accolades from IOC as officials gather in Pyeongchang
But similar shout-outs were also given to three other cities that could end up being Calgary’s major rivals to host another Olympics, including Sapporo, Japan; Stockholm, Sweden; and Sion, Switzerland. In its first official news conference with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Commissions Oil Tanker To Combat Chinese Presence In East China Sea
A new oil tanker commissioned by Japan to carry fuel to Okinawa will fight a growing Chinese presence in the East China Sea, according to sources familiar with the geopolitical plan. Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces are planning for a 300,000-barrel ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges U.S. to shun steel tariffs but makes no threats
“High quality steel and aluminum exports from (U.S.) ally Japan are not at all affecting U.S. national security but rather are contributing to U.S. employment and the economy,” Seko told a news conference. U.S. President Donald Trump last week proposed ... ( read original story ...)
Hiroshima beats Urawa 2-1 in opening round of J-League
On Saturday, promoted Nagoya Grampus beat Jubilo Iwata 1-0. Also, Vegalta Sendai defeated FC Tokyo 1-0 on a 57th-minute goal from Naoki Ishihara, while Mu Kanazaki scored in the 78th minute as Kashima Antlers beat Gamba Osaka 1-0. Shimizu S-Pulse defeated ... ( read original story ...)
Northern Territories issue haunts Japan’s leaders
Whenever Japanese and Russian leaders meet, the issue of what Japan refers to as the Northern Territories is unavoidable. This territorial dispute is the underlying factor in dealings between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President ... ( read original story ...)
Frozen yellow waterfall in Japan
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Fuel cell cars in for a lift as Japan looks to expand infrastructure
TOKYO -- Japan aims to have 80 new hydrogen refueling stations in place by fiscal 2021 under a government-backed effort that includes the country's largest automakers and energy groups. Eleven companies including Toyota Motor and JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy ... ( read original story ...)