IAAF Newsletter 2018 IAAF News 191 - March 2018 PDF En IAAF Newsletter 2018 IAAF ... IAAF Newsletter For the record Member federation elections - News 151 PDF En The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games --Tokyo 2020-- announced ... ( read original story ...)
Japan navy spots NKorea tanker suspected of illegal transfer
TOKYO – Japan's Foreign Ministry says a Japanese warship has spotted a North Korean tanker and another tanker with a Korean name apparently transferring fuel on the open seas in violation of U.N. sanctions. The ministry said in a statement Friday that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei bounces back as fears about Italy recede
TOKYO, May 31 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average on Thursday bounced back from a six-week low as worries over Italy’s political crisis receded. The Nikkei rose 0.83 percent to 22,201.82. On Wednesday, it hit 21,931.65, the lowest since April 18. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s automakers feel the chill as Trump-Abe bromance cools
The U.S. president's newly-floated 25% tariff on imported autos has industry executives from Japan to Germany reconsidering their American consumer calculus. Sure, Nissan's move, reported by Nikkei on Tuesday, seems partly about reducing inventories and ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Keys tops Osaka to reach French Open’s 4th round
The 13th-seeded American built a big lead then barely avoided getting pushed to a third set before beating 21st-seeded Naomi Osaka of Japan 6-1, 7-6 (7) in a matchup of powerful baseliners. Keys compiled a 30-8 edge in winners and started quickly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan store bars wine from Golan Heights after protests
TOKYO – A major Japanese department store has removed a vendor specializing in wine from Israel's occupied Golan Heights after protests from citizens' groups. Daimaru store says it has withdrawn its offer for Naturael, a Tokyo-based importer specializing ... ( read original story ...)
Logo and Slogan Promoting Tokyo’s Charms Abroad; “Tokyo Tokyo Old meets New” Campaign Ongoing in Russia
TOKYO, June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is holding a campaign to promote Tokyo's charms overseas and also in a broad scope in Russia using the logo and slogan "Tokyo Tokyo Old meets New." (Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img ... ( read original story ...)
Charges dropped against ex-bureaucrat for alleged document tampering
OSAKA – Osaka prosecutors decided Thursday not to indict former top Finance Ministry official Nobuhisa Sagawa for allegedly falsifying documents on a murky land sale that has sparked allegations of cronyism by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s administration. ( read original story ...)
Ministry officials not to be indicted in Moritomo land scandal
The Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office decided not to indict Finance Ministry officials for altering their approved documents on the sale of state-owned land to school operator Moritomo Gakuen. The officials include Nobuhisa Sagawa, 60, former ... ( read original story ...)
Japan calls on U.S. for joint action on China investment practices
WHISTLER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Japan called on the United States to join forces in stopping China from taking market-distorting investment practices in a bilateral finance leaders' meeting, a senior Japanese finance ministry official said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Shark warning signs posted at Makaha, Yokohama beaches
Shark warning signs have been posted at Makaha and Yokohama beaches after a sighting and apparent shark bite. The sighting happened Thursday about a half mile off of Yokohama Bay. It followed an apparent shark bite on Wednesday evening. Ocean Safety ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam values business, diplomatic ties with Japan
Viet Nam always considers the Japanese business community a leading strategic partner in the process of restructuring its economy, as well as in improving the growth, quality and competitiveness of the country, said State President Tran Dai Quang at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Tobacco to cut heated tobacco prices in battle with Philip Morris
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan Tobacco Inc (2914.T) is set to slash prices on its heated tobacco products early next week after a similar move by bigger rival Philip Morris International Inc (PM.N), signalling increased competition in Japan's nascent market for ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama looks to Tom Wisman for renewal
Yokohama fought off demotion to the second division for the ... is one of 40 expected attendees for the upcoming NBA Global Camp 2018, the NBA announced in a news release on Wednesday. The ca... Steve Clifford was there the last time the Orlando Magic ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Broadcasting sets June vote on activist proposal to cut crossholdings
TOKYO (Reuters) - Shareholders of Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings (TBS) will vote next month on a proposal from a London-based investor to sell down the company’s crossholdings and return the resulting proceeds to investors. Asset Value Investors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Vietnam agree on maritime safety cooperation
TOKYO – Leaders of Japan and Vietnam have agreed to bolster cooperation in maritime safety and defense as they expressed shared concern over China's growing activity in the South China Sea. Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang (CHAN DIE KWANG) and ... ( read original story ...)