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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 ...)
Turtle-shaped stonework at Osaka temple dates to 7th century: study
OSAKA -- An examination of ancient turtle-shaped ... was conducted by the Gangoji Institute for Research of Cultural Property in Nara as part of preparations for the 1,400th anniversary in 2022 ... ( read original story ...)
Sales bonanza in Nagoya with pricey products for imperial era
NAGOYA--With Japan preparing to bid farewell to the Heisei Era ... name that was exhibited by Chief Cabinet Secretary Keizo Obuchi in January 1989 at his news conference to announce the new era name. ... ( read original story ...)
AVI Japan Confirms Fundraise Plans Just Six Months After IPO (ALLISS)
LONDON (Alliance News) - AVI Japan Opportunity Trust PLC confirmed Friday it is to raise funds after identifying new investment opportunities in Japan. AVI last week said it was mulling issuing shares ... ( read original story ...)
Japan emperor: The mysterious Imperial Treasures
"We do not know when they were made. We have never seen them," Prof Hideya Kawanishi from Nagoya University told the BBC. "Even the Emperor has never seen them." In fact they won't even be at the ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Seeks End to Japan’s Agriculture Tariffs in Talks With Abe
Japanese Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer while Finance Minister Taro Aso held separate discussion with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Aso ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei falls on yen’s ascent, ahead of 10-day holiday
Japan share market closed lower on Friday, 26 April 2019, as investors opted to secure profits on following soft lead from Wall Street overnight after disappointing company earnings reports. Meanwhile ... ( read original story ...)