A piece of graffiti found at a monorail station in Tokyo, Japan, could be the work of British artist Banksy, say local officials. The drawing bears resemblance to a famous Banksy painting "Umbrella ra... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bars Women From Taking Part in Emperor’s Throne Handover
Japan will exclude all female members of the imperial household from participating in one of the key rituals during the throne’s handover from Emperor Akihito to his eldest son, Crown Prince Naruhito, ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair to Launch Seasonal Sapporo Flights in December
In time for the winter season, Finnair will be starting a new seasonal service from Helsinki to Sapporo, Japan. Operated by an Airbus A330-300, the route will be offered twice a week from December 15, ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises on U.S.-Sino trade optimism; Nidec dives
TOKYO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei rose on Friday morning to its best level in a month tracking a rally on Wall Street as hopes of a resolution to the U.S.-China trade dispute boosted risk appet... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer inflation slows to 7-month low, adds to BOJ’s travails
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s annual core consumer inflation slowed to a seven-month low in December as soft household spending kept firms from raising prices, a further sign of the growing challenge face... ( read original story ...)
Whether she likes it or not, Naomi Osaka is a bona fide star
Osaka is now ranked No. 4 in the world and her game intimidates players like Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia, whom she beat 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday afternoon at Margaret Court Arena. When presented with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to cease in-country assembly of F-35 jets
The ATLA spokesperson referred Defense News to Japan’s Defense Ministry when asked why Japan will stop local assembly and checkout for its F-35s. The ministry has yet to respond to inquiries. However, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka coy on niggle after reaching third round
MELBOURNE: U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka called for the trainer and took a tablet during her dominant second round win over unseeded Slovenian Tamara Zidansek at the Australian Open on Thursday but d... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Japan’s Olympic Committee head to miss meeting – IOC
BERLIN (Reuters) - Japan’s Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda, investigated in France for suspected corruption linked to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, will not attend an International Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Keysight Technologies Strengthens Support for Automotive Customers with New Facility in Nagoya, Japan
“Keysight is pleased to help expedite their mission critical development activities by leveraging our global automotive electronics test expertise here at the heart of Japan’s automotive industry in N... ( read original story ...)
Pickard Chilton designs mixed-use Y2 Project in Tokyo, Japan
based architecture studio Pickard Chilton The Y2 Project is a mixed-use high-rise managed by Tokyo-based real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan. The development of the property also involves Tokyo-based ... ( read original story ...)
Samurai sunrise: Japanese bank MUFG is the new go-to financier for who’s who of India Inc
Junsuke Koike and Shashank Joshi of MUFG. Japan’s MUFG Bank ( formerly Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ) has great expectations of India. UPL chief executive Jai Shroff experienced this after Japan’s larg... ( read original story ...)
Banksy in Tokyo? City launches probe
Tokyo is trying to verify if a drawing of a rat holding an umbrella that has been sprayed near a station is the work of the famous and mysterious street artist Banksy. "We noticed there is a drawing o... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court denies appeal by Nissan ex-chair Ghosn for bail
TOKYO -- A Tokyo court rejected Thursday another appeal by lawyers of Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn to have him released on bail. The lawyers had appealed a rejection by the Tokyo District Cou... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Tokyo court denies appeal by Nissan ex-chair Ghosn for bail
TOKYO—Jan 17, 2019—A Tokyo court rejected Thursday another appeal by lawyers of Nissan’s former chairman Carlos Ghosn to have him released on bail. The lawyers had appealed a rejection by the Tokyo Di... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Urges G20 to Renew Commitment Against Protectionism
TOKYO — Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso on Thursday urged the Group of 20 major economies to renew their commitment to sustaining the international order based on cooperation and openness that has ... ( read original story ...)