Four other men in their 20s were arrested in December in relation to the incident on suspicion of property destruction ... talks to end a decades-long territorial dispute, but called on Tokyo to recog... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo gov’t mulls building int’l convention center at Tsukiji market site
According to the metropolitan government, it will implement measures against soil contamination and conduct investigations on buried cultural property after the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic ... ( read original story ...)
Rugby World Cup boss planning for typhoons, quakes in disaster-prone Japan
With the final countdown to this year's Rugby World Cup in Japan well under way, organisers are focusing their efforts on contingency planning in the notoriously earthquake and typhoon-prone ... ( read original story ...)
Kisenosato, Japan’s last remaining sumo champion, retires
Japan's last remaining home-grown sumo champion has announced his retirement after a string of tournament losses. Kisenosato Yutaka said he had been struggling with injuries but had wanted to continue ... ( read original story ...)
Russia urges Japan to ‘accept the result’ of World War II
Russia and Japan have yet to sign a peace treaty since the end of World ... Every evening, DW's editors send out a selection of the day's hard news and quality feature journalism. You can sign up to r... ( read original story ...)
Osaka breezes into 2nd round
The only delay in the 58-minute match comes just before Naomi Osaka is serving for the match, when a ballboy tries to catch a bug that is fluttering on the court. MELBOURNE, Australia—The only ... ( read original story ...)
Drilling deep for clues on earthquakes
Sone grew up in a Japanese society that's understandably wary of earthquakes, given the long history of seismic activity in the country. He remembers elementary school visits from a truck with a ... ( read original story ...)
US Open champion Osaka eases into 2nd round in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only bug in the system was of the genuine flying variety when Naomi Osaka secured her first win at a major as a Grand Slam champion. The U.S. Open champion beat Magda L... ( read original story ...)
Japan visitor numbers hit record high, but with muted spending
TOKYO -- The number of tourists visiting Japan hit a record high in 2018, as did their spending in the country, despite a series of natural disasters that temporarily shut down major airports. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to Cut Inflation Forecast on Cheaper Oil
(Bloomberg) -- The Bank of Japan is almost certain to cut its inflation forecast for the fiscal year starting in April given the sharp fall in oil prices, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks mixed on poor Japanese data, growth fears
JAPAN ECONOMY: On Wednesday ... and keep monetary policy flexible to help the country weather a slowdown. The news lifted Chinese shares and global financial markets on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Ma’it to take apart in G20 Finance Track Documents in Tokyo
The results and outcomes of the finance ministers' Finance Track Documents are set to be a prelude to the G20 presidential summit in Osaka, Japan, in June, Ministry of Finance said in a statement. It ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court denies Carlos Ghosn’s latest bail request
The Tokyo District Court on Tuesday denied former Nissan Motor Co Ltd Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s request for release on bail after his indictment last week on two new charges, making it likely the once-f... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Heights Apartments aims to ‘elevate you to new heights’
My Property Ltd., exclusive sales and marketing partner for Osaka Heights Apartments, announced its official launch on 26 and 27 January from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cinnamon Grand, Cedar Room. A bran... ( read original story ...)
Osaka clubs her way into Australian Open second round
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Japan's Naomi Osaka clubbed her way into the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday night, beating Poland's Magda Linette 6-4 6-2. It was Osaka's first Grand Slam match s... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court denies Nissan Ghosn’s latest bail request
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Tokyo District Court on Tuesday denied former Nissan Motor Co Ltd Chairman Carlos Ghosn's request for release on bail after his indictment last week on two new charges, making it ... ( read original story ...)