and that Japan’s population decline will stimulate new business opportunities. But Japan Inc remains a closed shop, in Abe’s cabinet. A woman cannot ascend the throne, though there are only three ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese gardens to rival Kyoto’s
OKUIZUMO, Japan -- The Adachi Museum of Art in Japan's western prefecture of Shimane is little-known, but its garden is something of a superstar -- at least among aficionados of traditional ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Aso says hopes U.S., China will resolve trade row
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso on Friday expressed hope that Washington and Beijing will resolve their trade dispute in a constructive manner through dialogue. “We must closely ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake in southwestern Japan causes no apparent damage
TOKYO - A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has shaken part of southwestern Japan but appeared to cause no damage. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued no tsunami warning though it said there might be slight ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka tour, Japan: Neon charms in Shinsekai, Osaka’s former fun park
The Yarite Baba runs the business and pays a percentage to the yakuza who control the area. The area has a strange beauty in the light but the collision of history and reality leaves me with mixed ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits city in southwest Japan
MIYAZAKI, Japan -- The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit near Miyazaki in southwestern Japan. The agency says the earthquake struck at 8:48 a.m. Friday and had an epicenter 39 ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kyushu Region, No Tsunami Threat
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit off the coast of Japan's southern island of Kyushu at 8:48 AM local time, Japan Meteorological Agency says. Strong shaking of 5- on Japan's scale of 7 felt in Miyazaki ... ( read original story ...)
World number one Osaka exits Madrid Open
MADRID (Reuters) - World number one Naomi Osaka lost in three sets to unseeded Swiss Belinda Bencic in the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Thursday as Simona Halep, Sloane Stephens and Kiki Bertens ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. ends search for Japan’s F-35 that crashed in April
TOKYO -- The U.S Navy said Thursday it has suspended its search for a Japanese air force F-35A stealth fighter that crashed off Japan's coast last month, after the allies scrambled to locate the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo caught between rock and hard place
The emblem of the Olympic torch of the Tokyo 2020 Games is presented during a press conference in Tokyo earlier this year. Tokyo organizers are trying to cut spending, under pressure from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: Scientists warn of an IMMINENT megaquake to strike Hokkaido
A megaquake in the eastern side of Hokkaido island is overdue and could strike at any time, a series of studies have shown. Masanobu Shishikura, an expert on so-called tsunami deposits who heads a ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ chief rejects idea of Japan as ‘Modern Monetary Theory’ model
TOKYO (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda rejected an idea gaining traction in some U.S. circles that governments can spend more aggressively without causing hyper-inflation, adding ... ( read original story ...)
How to follow and watch the IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 | iaaf.org
The IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 take place at Yokohama International Stadium this weekend, 11-12 May, and you can follow all the action on the IAAF website, its associated platforms and via more ... ( read original story ...)
Preview: men’s and women’s 4x200m relay – IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 | iaaf.org
There may not be World Championships places at stake in the 4x200m, but many of the world’s leading sprinters have opted to contest the rarely-run event at the IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 as part ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic ticket lottery opens in Japan; foreign sales June 15
TOKYO -- Residents of Japan began entering a ticket lottery on Thursday, hoping to land seats for next year's Tokyo Olympics. People overseas will have to wait until June 15 when tickets are put on ... ( read original story ...)
Hawaiian Airlines Is Banking On Growth in Japan
Since the beginning of 2018, Hawaiian Holdings (NASDAQ: HA) has focused its growth in the mainland-Hawaii market. The Hawaii-based carrier has used its new Airbus A321neos to add numerous flights ... ( read original story ...)