Gourmet French food purveyor Fauchon has announced plans to open a new Fauchon Hotel in Kyoto, Japan by next year. Best known for its macarons and pastries as well as foie gras and canapés, the ... ( read original story ...)
Back to the future: Japan enters new era trying to escape its past
But Heisei began in January 1989 with a hubristic swagger. Cars and cool electronic gadgets poured out of Japan’s factories. Its banks gorged on swelling asset and property prices to rival the world’s ... ( read original story ...)
Loylogic Announces Expansion of Business Operations to Japan
Loylogic, the global leader in e-commerce and e-payment solutions for loyalty programs, announces its business expansion in Japan by opening its eighth office to be located in Tokyo. With this new ... ( read original story ...)
Key questions and answers about Japan emperor’s abdication
TOKYO -- Japan's 85-year-old Emperor Akihito ends his three-decade reign on Tuesday when he abdicates to his son Crown Prince Naruhito. He's the first emperor to abdicate in 200 years. Some key ... ( read original story ...)
China top of mind as Trudeau hosts Japan’s Shinzo Abe
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Japan's Shinzo Abe met in Ottawa to celebrate the 90th anniversary of their bilateral bond and to commit to further the business relationship. It was a chance to tout ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian and Japanese leaders tout benefits of Pacific trade deal that Trump abandoned
OTTAWA (Reuters) - The leaders of Canada and Japan on Sunday touted the benefits of a Pacific trade deal that U.S. President Donald Trump walked away from and said the pact should serve as a model ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Anderson Lopes with thunderous opener for Consadole Sapporo
Sporting News Video Hub One of the most iconic sports media brands. Conceived in 1886, Sporting News offers a trusted perspective on multiple sports through cutting edge digital story-telling on all ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 archery venue unveiled
TOKYO (Reuters) - The archery venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games was officially unveiled on Sunday, the first completed venue built specifically for the Games. The Yumenoshima ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics archery venue unveiled
The archery venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games was officially unveiled on Sunday, becoming the first of the Games new venues to be completed. Yumenoshima Park Archery Field, located ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi-based companies converge on Nagoya Station ahead of Japan’s 2027 maglev launch
With the maglev line scheduled to launch in 2027, linking Tokyo and Nagoya, more companies in Aichi Prefecture are moving their headquarters closer to Nagoya Station to take advantage of the ... ( read original story ...)
Under pressure for win, Trump sought swift Japan trade deal
American officials were told to push the Japanese side for a trade agreement they could announce immediately, Nikkei has learned. "Can we announce something this time around?" U.S. Trade ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude-5.6 earthquake jolts Japan, no tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck Japan's northernmost Hokkaido prefecture on Sunday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. According to the JMA, the earthquake, which ... ( read original story ...)
5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Japan
Tokyo, April 28 (IANS) An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck Japan’s northernmost Hokkaido prefecture on Sunday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. According to the JMA, ... ( read original story ...)
Trump wanted Japan trade deal now as pressure for a win mounts
American officials were told to push the Japanese side for a trade agreement they could announce immediately, Nikkei has learned. "Can we announce something this time around?" U.S. Trade ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka pulls out of Stuttgart semi-final with abdominal injury
(Reuters) - World number one Naomi Osaka has pulled out of Saturday’s semi-finals at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart after failing to recover from an abdominal injury she suffered in ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka battles back to reach Porsche Grand Prix semis
STUTTGART, Germany — Top-ranked Naomi Osaka came from behind in the final set to beat Donna Vekic 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (4) on Friday and reach the semifinals of the Porsche Grand Prix. Osaka easily won the ... ( read original story ...)