the Nikkei newspaper reported on Wednesday. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Tuesday told his ruling Liberal Democratic Party that he will visit Vietnam and Indonesia next week ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka hotel to offer train-themed rooms with actual rail car seats and driving simulator
A table used in Nankai Railway's "rapi:t" airport express trains is seen in a bedroom with glass walls that overlook the area surrounding the Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka hotel, as seen in this ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees Southeast Asia as ‘main theater’ for competition with China: Teneo
Japan deems Southeast Asia as "critical" to its economic future and wants to present to the region "the option" so it isn't too dependent on China politically and economically, says Tobias Harris of ... ( read original story ...)
Alaska earthquake reminder that tsunamis triggered by quakes can reach Washington
If an Alaskan earthquake triggers a tsunami that could hit Washington, residents would have a few hours to seek higher ground. ( read original story ...)
Bushido: The book that changed Japan’s image
The Soul of Japan changed how the nation was perceived around the world, writes Michiyo Nakamoto. The Last Samurai, a sweeping Hollywood epic, tells the story of Katsumoto, a rebel samurai who ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka bartering project turns thread into house through series of trades
OSAKA -- Inspired by the Japanese folktale "Straw Millionaire ... Yoshimura started off by cold-calling, but was turned down by one business after another. The first place to give him a chance was a ... ( read original story ...)
Oasis Calls for Tokyo Dome EGM to Protect Value for All Stakeholders
Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis”) is the investment manager to funds that together are the largest shareholders of Tokyo Dome Corporation (9681 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 0.21 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 0.21 percent at 23,615.52 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix gained 0.45 percent at 1,633.03. TOKYO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka bartering project to provide relief amid coronavirus crisis turns thread into house
Inspired by the Japanese folktale "Straw Millionaire," in which a poor man becomes rich through a series of barters, a nonprofit organization here in the city's Tsurumi Ward has managed so far to turn ... ( read original story ...)
Cordae Takes Naomi Osaka On Romantic Date: “Felt Like I Was In A Movie”
Cordae and Naomi Osaka are relationship goals, sharing a video from their romantic date night by the water. Cordae knows how to treat his woman, taking her out on a romantic date by the water, and ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Japan seek stronger security, economic ties in China’s shadow
Japan and Indonesia agreed on Tuesday to speed up talks on the export of Japanese defence gear and technology to Indonesia and to have their defence and foreign ministers meet soon, reflecting concern ... ( read original story ...)
Funds worth $3tn attack South Korea and Japan groups over coal project
European funds with $3.4tn of assets have criticised South Korean and Japanese groups over developing a coal-fired power plant in Vietnam, underscoring mounting pressure from investors over climate ... ( read original story ...)
FCA Crypto Ban Is A Setback For The U.K. In Race To Lead The Growing Global Digital Assets Market
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a ban on the sale of crypto derivatives to retail clients from January 2021. The ban will be a setback for the U.K. in maintaining its dominant ... ( read original story ...)
Who Was Crypto’s Most Influential in 2020? Vote Now
CoinDesk's Most Influential list highlights those who helped advance the crypto and blockchain industry, in spite of this year's tragedies. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Line lets Thai users bank via chat app
Japan's Line announced on Monday the launch of a "social banking" platform in Thailand that lets users access financial services through the company's popular chat app. By continuing to browse this ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nishimura hopes to meet British trade minister if she visits
Japan's economy minister, Yasutoshi Nishimura, hopes to meet British trade minister Liz Truss to discuss a trans-Pacific trade pact on a visit to the Asian nation that is being arranged but not yet ... ( read original story ...)