The missiles were launched at about 7:36 a.m. Monday (5:36 p.m. Sunday ET) off North Korea's eastern coast, and traveled about 620 miles, a South Korean military official told NBC News. They landed in the East Sea, which is also called the Sea of Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raps N. Korea over missile launch, seeks to up int'l pressure
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North Korea fires four missiles toward Japan, angering Tokyo and South Korea
There may be a higher number of launches that we're not commenting on. But four landed and splashed in the Sea of Japan," Navy Captain Jeff Davis, a Pentagon spokesman, told a news briefing. Condemning the launches as further "provocative behavior," White ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Co. celebrates 100th Anniversary
A century ago, The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (YRC) opened for business with one facility and began producing rubber-based products such as belts, hoses and, of course, tires. One hundred years later, Yokohama has evolved into a major $6 billion global ... ( read original story ...)
Kwon Becomes Latest Korean Challenger Success Story
And last week, 19 year old Soon Woo Kwon emerged at the $50,000 ATP Challenger Tour event in Yokohama. The university student advanced through three rounds of qualifying and then topped four opponents in straight sets to clinch a spot in the final. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall after NKorea missile launch
Tokyo shares finished lower Monday as the yen jumped in response to North Korea's firing of four ballistic missiles, three of which landed in Japanese-controlled waters. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the missiles were launched "almost ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's 'fake food' more appetising than the original
They may look good enough to eat, but Japan's mouthwatering food replicas are only for show as restaurateurs compete for the attention of hungry customers. They're common sights in this food-obsessed nation, with everything from sudsy beers and perfectly ... ( read original story ...)
U.S.-Japan talks should avoid fiscal, monetary policy meddle: Amari
Taro Aso, finance minister and deputy prime minister, and Vice President Mike Pence, who is expected to visit Japan next month, will lead the bilateral talks. Amari will visit the U.S. with other Japanese lawmakers this week to meet U.S. lawmakers to ... ( read original story ...)
Kamiyado Kick Off Spring 2017 Tour in Sapporo!
Kamiyado heated up the north with their power-packed first one-man live in Hokkaido as they started their spring tour at Sapporo DUCE on March 4, 2017. With a shout of “Iku yo!” from Mei Hashima, the members of Kamiyado burst onto the stage ... ( read original story ...)
Suspect in land swindle sued in separate scam in Ibaraki
TOKYO (TR) – A man believed to belong to a fraud group in custody in the swindling of an elderly woman out of property valued at more than 70 million yen was also the defendant in a lawsuit concerning a much larger scam in Ibaraki Prefecture ... ( read original story ...)
JAPAN: Nikkei corrects -0.5% as the Yen bounces +0.3% vs. USD
10:32a $NKD_F#Nikkei is also in the area from where it should bounce in 3 waves at l.. 10:32a APAC Closing Prices: #ASX 5746.51 +0.30% #NIKKEI 19379.14 -0.46% #HSI 23596.2.. 08:38a 14/14 #ESM #Regling to #Nikkei: Over time, I think #Brexit will reduce the po.. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on North Korea missile launch
Tokyo stocks fell Monday morning as the yen jumped in response ... Banks were also lower, with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial dropping 0.47 percent to 754.9 yen. Nintendo rose 2.80 percent to 24,375 yen after its launch of a new console last week. ( read original story ...)
Ultimate List of The Best Hotels and Resorts in Osaka, Japan
What makes this hotel truly special is that it is located on the banks of the Osaka River. Also, it is only a 10-minute drive away from Umeda business district. Guests will absolutely be astonished with the great view of the Osaka skyline that the property ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka governor blocks opening of scandal-tainted school until after review
OSAKA – Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui said Monday he will not approve the opening of an elementary school at the center of a national political scandal involving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife, Akie. “The whole project has to be reviewed, and this ... ( read original story ...)
Helicopter crash in central Japanese mountains kills 9
TOKYO - Japanese authorities confirmed Monday that all nine people aboard a rescue helicopter that crashed in snow-covered mountains in central Japan have been pronounced dead. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said in a statement that the nine men ... ( read original story ...)
3 of 4 N.Korea missiles reach Japan waters
There were no immediate reports of damage to ships or aircraft in the area, Japan's top government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said at a news conference in Tokyo, calling the latest missile launch a "grave threat to national security." Suga also said the ... ( read original story ...)