"I've been in this business for a while and have seen how burdensome attending funerals can be for old folks in wheelchairs," Ogiwara told the Japan Times. "The new service will allow those who would otherwise stay home go out and bid farewell to friends ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Exports Soar Amid Higher Business Confidence, Inflation Remains Subdued
Japan posted an impressive increase in its exports and imports last month, pointing to broader economic acceleration, supported by its business confidence, which is at its highest level in a decade. Kristian Raouz – Japanese foreign trade posted a solid ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese construction firms targeted in fresh raids
The train line will link Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. Shimizu shares fell as much as 3.2%, while Kajima slumped as much as 5.6%, both extending losses from Monday. Japan's large and politically influential construction industry has been a frequent source of ... ( read original story ...)
Australia’s Postecoglou to join Yokohama in J-League
SYDNEY, Australia — Outgoing Australia coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed he will take over as head coach of Yokohama F. Marinos in the J-League from February. The 52-year-old announced his shock resignation from the Socceroos in November, weeks after ... ( read original story ...)
Ange Postecoglou to return to club coaching with Japanese side Yokohama F Marinos
The Asian Cup winner has accepted the job in charge of City Football Group (CFG)-aligned J-League club Yokohama F Marinos and will take up the reins in the new year. The deal fulfils Postecoglou's ambitions to return to club football, having successfully ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves missile defense system amid NKorea threat
TOKYO – Japan's Cabinet has approved a plan to purchase a set of costly land-based U.S. missile combat systems to step up the country's defense capability amid escalating threats from North Korea. Tuesday's approval will allow the Defense Ministry to buy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves missile defence system amid NKorea threat
TOKYO — Japan's Cabinet has approved a plan to purchase a set of costly land-based U.S. missile combat systems to step up the country's defence capability amid escalating threats from North Korea. Tuesday's approval will allow the Defence Ministry to buy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Approves Deployment of New Land-Based Missile Shield
Kyodo News reported. Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump urged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to purchase more U.S. military equipment. North Korea has fired two missiles over Japan this year, as well as three intercontinental ballistic missiles on steep ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese labor crunch hits service sectors the hardest
TOKYO -- Japan's crippling worker shortage is hitting industries selectively, with businesses heavily reliant on human labor, such as restaurants, builders and shipping companies feeling the most pressure. The Bank of Japan's latest quarterly survey of ... ( read original story ...)
China’s warplanes hold drill near Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
BEIJING -- China sent several warplanes on a long-range drill to the Sea of Japan on Monday and also conducted drills around rival Taiwan, moved that prompted South Korea to scramble fighter jets and could raise concerns about Beijing's growing military ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Shares Mostly Higher With The Nikkei 225 Up Over 1%
Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 1.19%, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.68%. In Greater China, the Hang Seng index rose 0.68% and the Shanghai Composite dipped 0.07%. in Japan, Obayashi shares fell 0.51% following Nikkei headlines that Japanese prosecutors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports boom, but inflation not following script in blow to Bank of Japan exit plan
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese exports accelerated sharply in November, yet again pointing to growing momentum in the world’s third-biggest economy. There was just one catch: inflation remained stubbornly low and well off the central bank’s 2 percent target. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s baby panda appears before selected guests, media
TOKYO (AP) — A baby panda has made a special appearance before Tokyo's governor, a group of local schoolchildren and the media one day ahead of its official public debut. Xiang Xiang, a 6-month-old female giant panda, will debut Tuesday in a limited ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Chef Fillets Enormous Sunfish on the Streets of Tokyo
This food blogger captured a chef fillet a giant sunfish on the streets of Tokyo, Japan. The channel owner runs a food vlog where she films weird and wonderful food creations from around the world including cotton candy art in Toyko and black crepes in ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan 350Z From Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift Is Up For Grabs
The poster boy for the film Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, the third film of the unstoppable franchise, has gone for sale on Auto Trader. Equipped with its iconic Nitrous Oxide system, the Nissan 350 Z owned by Takashi, AKA the "Drift King" (DK ... ( read original story ...)
Baby panda charms select guests, media ahead of public debut in Tokyo
TOKYO — A baby panda has made a special appearance before ... share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Call 896 6000. ( read original story ...)