SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korea says the United States fully understands the seriousness of Seoul's growing trade dispute with Tokyo. Senior presidential official Kim Hyun-chong made the ... ( read original story ...)
Police swoop in to eject 2 people for heckling Abe at Sapporo stop
SAPPORO--Police officers abruptly plucked two citizens out of a venue where Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was stumping here after they began jeering him, an action that could be an abuse of power, ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. diplomat visits Seoul as South Korea, Japan dispute worsens
but said he would “engage in all issues that are related to South Korea and the United States,” the Yonhap news agency said. Last week Stilwell had told Japan’s NHK broadcaster the United ... ( read original story ...)
Takayasu pulls out of Nagoya Basho, leaving tournament without an ozeki
NAGOYA - Takayasu became the latest ozeki to withdraw from the ongoing Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday, meaning all four wrestlers currently at the sport’s second-highest rank have pulled ... ( read original story ...)
Sharp Corp’s Dynabook PC unit says it aims to go public in fiscal year 2021
TOKYO (Reuters) - Laptop computer maker Dynabook, a unit of Japan’s Sharp Corp (6753.T), on Tuesday said it aimed to go public in the fiscal year 2021. Sharp completed the acquisition of the personal ... ( read original story ...)
Kura Sushi USA files for IPO on Nasdaq
TOKYO -- Japanese sushi restaurant chain Kura announced on Thursday that its American subsidiary, Kura Sushi USA, has applied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for permission to list ... ( read original story ...)
Why Budweiser and bankers failed to sell IPO
In the run-up to the pricing of the IPO last week, it became clear that demand from institutional ... Zhou Xinyu, a 21-year-old student in Shanghai, likes to drink beer from Tokyo-based Asahi Group ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka chief police inspector nabbed on suspicion of stealing supplements
They say Kato has admitted to the allegation. The director of the Inspection Office commented, "We will take strict measures based on the outcome of the investigation." (Japanese original by Kentaro ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan eye possible small trade deal by September: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Japan are working on a quid pro quo deal involving agriculture and autos that could be agreed by President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan won’t deploy to the Strait of Hormuz, defense minister says
Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya said Tuesday he has "no plan" to send the country's self-defense forces to the Middle East in order to protect commercial shipping interests from countries like ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade minister criticizes S Korea for ‘mistaken’ explanation after meeting
Japanese Trade Minister Hiroshige Seko said on Tuesday it was “regrettable” that the South Korean government had made what he said was an erroneous explanation after the two sides sat down for a ... ( read original story ...)
Yoko Ramen now serving up Sapporo-style ramen on FM 2920 in Spring
Yoko Ramen opened July 8 at 3422 FM 2920, Ste. 190, Spring. The restaurant offers nine types of Sapporo-style ramen with flavors ranging from tonkotsu and miso to seafood and spicy chicken. ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed hotspots in the UK revealed
Japanese knotweed can deter buyers, making a property difficult to sell and prevent a mortgage lender approving a loan unless a treatment plan is in place with an insurance backed guarantee, thereby ... ( read original story ...)
Shunsuke Nakamura aims to help Yokohama FC reach J1
Former Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura vowed Tuesday to “return the favor” to Yokohama FC for showing faith in him at age 41. Speaking at his introductory news conference, Nakamura said he aimed to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wants to Win More Than Anyone Else
And then, months later, when Osaka lost her No. 1 world ranking at Wimbledon, and news outlets raced to describe the incident as “humiliating,” noting how she fled the “uncomfortably” silent press ... ( read original story ...)
Divers Meaghan Benfeito and Caeli McKay lock up Tokyo Olympic spots for Canada
GWANGJU, Korea, Republic Of -- Divers Caeli McKay and Meaghan Benfeito have secured two spots for Canada in the women's 10-metre platform event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. McKay finished third in the ... ( read original story ...)