But women are not allowed to succeed Japan's throne, meaning Princess Mako will lose her royal status once she weds 25-year-old Mr Komuro, a legal assistant who loves playing jazz piano. At a news conference, Princess Mako said: 'First I was attracted by ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Airlines to finalise schedule for call option auction
The two airlines held a joint ceremony in Osaka on Thursday announcing the launch of increased ... [read more] Vietnam Airlines to launch IPO on November 11 HA NOI (Biz Hub) ─ National carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) will launch its initial public ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls after North Korea’s nuclear test, further selling seen
TOKYO, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average stumbled on Monday after North Korea conducted its most powerful nuclear test yet, and some traders expect more selling once the U.S. market reopens after a holiday. The Nikkei fell 0.8 percent to ... ( read original story ...)
In This Corner of the World Exhibit Comes to Fukuoka, Nagoya, Hiroshima
An exhibition for Fumiyo Kōno's In This Corner of the World is coming to Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Nagoya this fall. It will include more than 130 original illustrations and Kōno's notes, handwritten chronologies, and writing implements. A variety of goods ... ( read original story ...)
Japan faces shortages of samurai, ninja
TOKYO -- Japan is facing unexpected shortages of samurai, ninja and rickshaw drivers. As things stand now, employers hoping to meet demand for exhibitions and rides from foreign tourists cannot find enough workers with centuries' old skills -- or with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Mako engaged to college love
TOKYO -- Japanese Emperor Akihito's oldest grandchild, Princess Mako, says she is getting married to her university classmate who won her heart with bright smiles and sincerity. Mako and her fiance Kei Komuro told a joint news conference Sunday their ... ( read original story ...)
Modern architecture brings visitors to the Osaka, Japan’s city of water
Around this era of Great Osaka, Senba saw a construction boom in which structures with elaborate designs were built through its financial power. The Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 encouraged the replacement of buildings with modern reinforced concrete ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s nuclear test may have been a hydrogen bomb, says Japan
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Sunday ... Kim, according to the statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency, claimed all components of the device were domestically produced, which he said means the North can ... ( read original story ...)
Japan princess announces engagement with commoner
Tokyo: Japan’s Princess Mako and her fiancee — a commoner ... who are now part of the monarchy. The news of the engagement has intensified a debate on whether the law should be changed so women born into the imperial family can continue in their ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese princess engaged to college love; wedding next year
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Emperor Akihito's oldest grandchild, Princess Mako, said Sunday she is getting married to a university classmate who won her heart with bright smiles and sincerity. Mako and fiance Kei Komuro, both 25, said at a news conference that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan princess to wed commoner, forcing her to quit royal family
Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Japanese Emperor Akihito, will wed a former classmate, the Imperial Household said on Sunday, confirming a marriage that will further deplete the royal family since she must become a commoner. The announcement was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ups ante to re-exert influence
JAPAN’s Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Makio Miyagawa was adamant that his country “is not finished yet” when he was inundated with questions at a function last year, amid an incessant flow of news on the Belt and Road initiative and China’s expanding ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Princess Announces Engagement With A Commoner
Tokyo: Japan's Princess Mako and her fiance -- a commoner -- announced their engagement on Sunday, a match which will cost the princess her royal status according to a law that highlights the male-dominated nature of Japan's monarchy. Like all female ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Princess engaged to college love; wedding next year
TOKYO — Japanese Emperor Akihito's oldest grandchild, Princess Mako, says she is getting married to her university classmate who won her heart with bright smiles and sincerity. Mako and her fiance Kei Komuro told a joint news conference Sunday their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says tremors in North Korea were nuclear test
Japan's Ministry of Defence said it had dispatched at least three military jets from bases in Japan to test for radiation. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of India news app for your device. ( read original story ...)
30 of the Best Hotels in Osaka for a Fun and Fabulous Stay in 2017
If you’re looking for something high-class and trustworthy, look no further than Hyatt Regency Osaka. This hotel boasts a fitness centre, five restaurants, and an outdoor and indoor swimming pool. Free wifi is available throughout the property and guests ... ( read original story ...)