TOKYO -- Japan will promote the free flow of personal data with the U.S. and the European Union by creating common rules on privacy protection, Nikkei has learned. The new standards, to be worked ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to spend more on defence, refit first aircraft carrier
TOKYO — Japan plans its first aircraft carrier and big increases in defence spending and weapons capability in the coming years, according to new defence guidelines approved Tuesday that cite its need ... ( read original story ...)
Russia builds new barracks on disputed islands near Japan; Tokyo protests
The news came after the Kremlin said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe might visit Russia on Jan. 21 as the two countries step up efforts to defuse the territorial dispute that has prevented them fro... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank alum unveils ‘affectionate’ companion robot in Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese startup Groove X, founded by an alumni of SoftBank Group Corp’s robotics unit, unveiled its first creation on Tuesday - a companion robot designed to make users happy. ( read original story ...)
Japan to buy more U.S.-made stealth jets, radar to counter China, Russia
... Japan is doing here is neither conducive to improving and developing China-Japan relations, nor to the broader picture of regional peace and stability," Hua told a news briefing. "China expresses ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei rebounds on bargain hunting
Headline indices of the Japan share market closed higher on Monday, 17 December 2018, as investors chased for bottom fishing following a sharp decline late last week. However, market gains capped on r... ( read original story ...)
Japan to spend more on defence, refit 1st aircraft carrier
TOKYO -- Japan plans its first aircraft carrier and big increases in defence spending and weapons capability in the coming years, according to new defence guidelines approved Tuesday that cite the nee... ( read original story ...)
Japan new defence plan bolsters fighter capability, budget
TOKYO — Japan adopted new defence guidelines Tuesday that include plans for its first aircraft carrier and increases in spending and weapons capability in coming years, citing the need to counter pote... ( read original story ...)
Japan bolsters military to counter China, Russia in East Asia
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will accelerate spending on advanced stealth fighters, long-range missiles and other equipment over the next five years to support U.S. forces facing China's military in the We... ( read original story ...)
The ultimate geek’s guide to Tokyo
Tokyo (CNN) — Otaku, which means "your house" in Japanese, was a term used to (snidely) describe people with obsessive hobbies. To wit: An otaku was seen as a shut-in. While originally used to negativ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to draw new foreign workers outside big cities
TOKYO -- The Japanese government will encourage foreign workers coming in under a new visa program to spread out into outlying areas rather than congregate in the largest cities, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expects a record 31m foreign visitors this year
according to the latest survey by Nikkei/TV Tokyo. Forty-eight percent were against the policy change, approved by Japan's parliament this month, while 40% favored allowing the increase in foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Explosion in Japan Injures Dozens in Crowded Pub
A suspected gas explosion and subsequent fire injured 42 people in Sapporo, Japan, Sunday night. The wooden building, which crumbled and was reduced to ashes, contained a pub, real estate agency and a ... ( read original story ...)
Russia to move troops into new barracks on disputed islands near Japan
The news came after the Kremlin said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe might visit Russia on Jan. 21 as the two countries step up a push to defuse the territorial dispute to allow them to sign a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Officials Plan to Start Selection Process for Casino Partner Early Next Year
Osaka officials are stepping up their efforts to bring an integrated resort to the city, saying that they plan to start a selection process to choose a private partner with which to make their bid ear... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disneyland to open first ‘Beauty and the Beast’-themed ride-through attraction
A still from 'Beauty and the Beast' live-action movie starring Dan Stevens (L) and Emma Watson (R). (movies.disney.co.uk/File) Tokyo Disneyland is getting a new Beauty and the Beast attraction that wi... ( read original story ...)