SAKURA/INZAI, Japan (Reuters) - Katsuya Kodama's wife died two years ago, and the 77-year-old keeps her ashes on a Buddhist altar in their suburban Tokyo home. "I talk to her morning and night, tell h... ( read original story ...)
2 US warplanes crash off Japan coast, rescue underway
TOKYO — Two American warplanes crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Japan’s southwestern coast after a midair collision early Thursday, and rescuers found one of the seven crew members in stable conditi... ( read original story ...)
Rescue search after collision between US Marine F-18 Hornet and C-130 Hercules off Japan
“Search and rescue operations continue for US Marine aircraft that were involved in a mishap off of the coast of Japan around 2am on December 6.,” a Marine Corps news release reads. “The aircraft invo... ( read original story ...)
6 Missing After 2 US Military Planes Crash Off Japan: Report
00 am" according to a statement from the US Marines in Japan. A US defense official told news agency AFP there had been a crash after the plane took off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in southe... ( read original story ...)
Search and rescue underway for 2 Marine Corps aircraft off coast of Japan, 1 person rescued
a spokesperson for III Marine Expeditionary Force in Japan. There were five personnel on board the KC-130 and two on board the F/A-18 at the time of the incident, a Marine official told ABC News. ( read original story ...)
At least 1 Marine rescued after two military aircraft carrying 7 in refueling accident off coast of Japan
Col. Kelly Frushour of the III Marine Expeditionary Force told NBC News. A search and rescue operation got underway immediately after a KC-130, an extended-range tanker, and a F/A-18, a combat jet, ha... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s intense summer heat forces dawn start for 2020 Olympic marathon
Morning rugby matches will now start at 9 a.m., 90 minutes earlier than first planned, while mountain biking events have been shifted an hour later to start at 3 p.m. to reflect concerns about the hea... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 formally propose earlier marathon time
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games organizers have formally proposed moving the start time of the marathon races forward to avoid the worst of the Japanese capital’s scorching summer ... ( read original story ...)
After deadly summer heatwave, Tokyo plans dawn starts for 2020 Olympic marathon and race walks
Morning rugby matches will now start at 9am, 90 minutes earlier than first planned, while mountain biking events have been shifted an hour later to start at 3pm to reflect concerns about the heat, Yos... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Further Tweaks to Monetary Policy?
In July of this year, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) introduced modest adjustments to its monetary policy framework, allowing for a wider trading range for yields on Japanese government bonds (JGB’s). While ... ( read original story ...)
Mongolia prime minister to visit Japan to discuss North Korea, report says
Kyodo News reported diplomatic sources on both sides say if the summit between Khürelsükh and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe does take place as planned, the two leaders are to discuss cooperation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bids for top climate finance job, citing $1.5bn contribution
Japan is making a play for one of the most politically critical jobs in international climate finance. The executive director vacancy at the Green Climate Fund has been openly advertised, with a 12 De... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 organizers propose dawn marathon start to avoid extreme heat
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the organizing committee of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games said on Wednesday that they are considering bringing forward the start of the marathon competition to ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire announce recall of certain RY023 Truck Tires
Yokohama Tire is recalling 529 Yokohama RY023 tires, size 295/75R22.5 (14G), that have DOT date code 2318. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) the rubber compound may be incorre... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake 4.5 mag, 122 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.5 (ml/mb) has occurred on Wednesday, 122 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan (76 miles). Global date and time of event UTC/GMT: 05/12/18 / 2018-12-05 12:09:01 / December 5, 2018 @ 1... ( read original story ...)
Troubled Japanese Firm to Abandon Indonesian Banking Unit
The troubled Japanese financial concern J Trust Co Ltd appears about to abandon its four-year-old campaign to turn around its notorious Indonesia unit, J Trust Bank Indonesia, according to the company ... ( read original story ...)