TOKYO— Asian shares were mixed and trading in a narrow range Friday as investors weighed how trade tensions between the U.S. and other nations might escalate. KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edged 0.1 percent lower to 22,265.14, while ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japanese agree to continue joint military exercises
Mattis met Friday with Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera, who said they agreed to continue joint military exercises and reinforce the response capability of the U.S.-Japan alliance. The U.S. and Japan, he said, agreed to work with other countries ... ( read original story ...)
Language is main barrier to foreigners wanting to work in Japan
What goes into a decision to work in Japan, a country that presents significant barriers? The Nikkei Asian Review asked readers to tweet their thoughts on the matter. When asked, "What is the most significant hurdle to working in Japan as a foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed on Wall Street’s advance
TOKYO, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks opened mixed Friday on buying spurred by Wall Street's advance overnight and selling based on investor consternation over ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions. As of 9:15 a.m. local time, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Japan squeezes into last 16 on disciplinary rule
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (Reuters) - Japan lost 1-0 to Poland on Thursday but survived to become the only Asian side to qualify for last 16 of the World Cup in Russia — and the first team ever to progress thanks to FIFA’s new disciplinary tie-breaker rule. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Jobless Rate Falls to Lowest in a Quarter Century
Japan’s tightest labor market in decades just got even tighter, driving companies to hire more workers in full-time, permanent positions. That’s positive news for the Bank of Japan as it struggles to generate 2 percent inflation. Consumer prices in ... ( read original story ...)
Asia’s dealmakers bank on Japan to extend record first-half M&A spree
HONG KONG/SINGAPORE, June 29 (Reuters) - Asia’s dealmakers are pinning their hopes on a prolonged upsurge in Japanese mega-deals to help cushion a possible slowdown in Chinese M&A and sustain the record level of transactions in the region seen in the ... ( read original story ...)
Mason stays on course for Tokyo
New Westminster-born Mike Mason is taking it one meet at a time, one high jump at a time – and admits the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics is his main motivation. “At this point, I think that’s kind of a good end-game,” Mason said following Tuesday’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to lower North Korean missile guard as threat ebbs
TOKYO -- As North Korea shifts from threats to diplomacy, Japan is considering calling off a standing order to shoot down missiles and withdrawing some of the interceptors deployed in response to Pyongyang’s previous provocations. The prospect of ... ( read original story ...)
A City Full of Different Flavors: Discovering Osaka with Karaksa Hotels
Anyone who is always on the quest for a taste bud adventure would consider Osaka as one of his dream cities. Japan’s third largest city, Osaka is bursting with flavor: every street is packed with restaurants, coffee shops and drinking establishments ... ( read original story ...)
Japan vs. Poland 2018 World Cup: Poland wins, but Japan advances
Japan has altered its lineup in a nod to the heat (temperatures are in the high 90s at the start) and humidity in Volgograd. However, Eiji Kawashima remains in goal. A huge day in Group H... TEAM NEWS (1/2) // #JPNPOL #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/3ti1MOX1O4 ... ( read original story ...)
The Bank of Japan owns my life
With Australia and Germany out, your editor’s interest in the World Cup has halved. But Japan and England play tonight. Yesterday, in anticipation of the game, I bought beer made by the Bank of Japan (BoJ). At a shopping centre owned by the BoJ. ( read original story ...)
Japan vs. Poland 2018 World Cup: Eiji Kawashima’s save preserves a 0-0 score at halftime
Japan has altered its lineup in a nod to the heat (temperatures are in the high 90s at the start) and humidity in Volgograd. However, Eiji Kawashima remains in goal. A huge day in Group H... TEAM NEWS (1/2) // #JPNPOL #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/3ti1MOX1O4 ... ( read original story ...)
NTN : Exhibits at Automotive Exhibition “Automotive Engineering Exposition 2018 NAGOYA”
NTN will run a booth at 'Automotive Engineering Exposition 2018 NAGOYA.' With the theme 'Contributing to NAMERAKA* Society,' the booth will feature the 'eHUB', Hub Bearing with Motor Generator Function, the 'sHUB', a Hub Bearing with Steering Assist ... ( read original story ...)
Why The Nikkei 225 Has Shown No Growth This Year
In turn, growth on the Nikkei 225 has remained sluggish. The effects of the US-China trade dispute has the potential to spill over into Japan. I do not expect significant upside in the Nikkei 225 at this time. We see that the yen has been weakening ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo lawmakers approve anti-smoking ordinance as capital gears up for 2020 Olympics
The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly on Wednesday passed an anti-smoking ordinance that is stricter than the national version currently under consideration, in a move intended to rein in secondhand smoke and create a tobacco-free 2020 Olympics. The capital city ... ( read original story ...)