An Asia-based bank is pulling out of Geneva – another blow to the city's ambitions as a finance center. Mitsubishi UFJ Wealth Management will close its Geneva offices, according to an entry published in Switzerland's commercial register. Chairman Antoine ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Crown Prince vows to follow father's footsteps
TOKYO -- Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito has marked his 57th birthday with a pledge to follow in his father's footsteps as symbol of the nation when his father's abdication wish is realized. Naruhito is first in line to Japan's Chrysanthemum throne and will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hopes to school tourists in the art of the ninja at new academy
TOKYO — Japan is turning to those hooded samurai-era acrobatic spies known as ninja to woo tourism. The Japan Ninja Council, a government-backed organization of scholars, tourism groups and businesses, said Wednesday that it's starting a Ninja Academy to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan school operator with ties to PM's wife could face parliament questions
Kyodo news agency has reported. Akie Abe is set to be honorary principal of the new school in Japan's western region of Toyonaka, Moritomo Gakuen says on its website. Prime Minister Abe told parliament on Friday neither he or his wife had been involved in ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese kindergarten's suspected hate speech underscores endemic social malady
According to Kyodo News, the statement handed out by the kindergarten described Korean residents in Japan and Chinese people as those with "wicked ideas," calling the latter with a term considered derogatory toward Chinese people. Following these ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says will push territorial claim, draws protest from S. Korea
The Japanese government said Wednesday it will continue to push ... To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. Learn more. ( read original story ...)
Japanese zoo kills 57 'impure' monkeys
A Japanese zoo has culled 57 of its 164 monkeys after finding they carried "invasive alien" genes, a local official says. The monkeys, which were originally believed to be pure Japanese macaques, were killed by lethal injection at Takagoyama Nature Zoo ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei drops led weaker by financials after U.S. yields fall
TOKYO, Feb 23 Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Thursday morning as financial stocks weakened after U.S. yields fell on the cautious tone struck in minutes of the latest Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting. The Nikkei dropped 0.5 percent to 19,290 ... ( read original story ...)
RUBBER-Tokyo futures prices after evening session February 22
Following are prices for Tokyo rubber futures at the end of the Tokyo market's evening session on Feb 2017. Contract Day Volume Evening Volume 17-Feb 331.0 - 331.0 - 17-Mar 315.6 20 315.6 14 17-Apr 308.3 138 308.3 5 17-May 303.4 120 303.4 15 17-Jun 295.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lists fault zones for potential earthquakes
(c) 2017, The Japan News/Yomiuri. TOKYO - Japan’s Headquarters for Earthquake Research Promotion newly added 16 faults to a list of major active fault zones in which a magnitude-7 or larger earthquake could occur. As a result, the total number of major ... ( read original story ...)
'Ninja business': Japan turns to samurai-era acrobatic spies to woo tourists
Japan is turning to those hooded samurai-era acrobatic spies known as ninja to woo tourism. The Japan Ninja Council, a government-backed organisation of scholars, tourism groups and businesses, said Wednesday that it's starting a Ninja Academy to train ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Permira-backed sushi chain Sushiro plans up to $730 mln IPO
HONG KONG/TOKYO, Feb 22 Sushiro Global Holdings Ltd ... The shares will start trading on March 30. The IPO will be managed by Nomura Holdings Inc, Morgan Stanley and UBS AG. Permira bought Sushiro in 2012 from Japanese private equity firm Unison Capital ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends flat as yen's retreat halts, capping market
TOKYO Feb 22 Japan's Nikkei share average was little changed on Wednesday, unable to extend a two-day winning run as the yen's retreat against the dollar halted and capped the broader market. Trading was limited with investors staying on the sidelines as ... ( read original story ...)
Re-live Asian Champions League: Adelaide United v Gamba Osaka
JAPANESE football side Gamba Osaka proved too strong for Adelaide United running out 3-0 winners in the opening match of Group H in the Asian Champions League at Coopers Stadium on Wednesday night. Against the club which they lost the 2008 Champions League ... ( read original story ...)
5.5-Magnitude Quake Reported Near Honshu, Japan
... States Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center has reported a 5.5-magnitude earthquake near the east coast of Honshu, Japan. The report came in at 2:04 p.m. today, Hawai‘i time. Location with respect to nearby cities: 54 miles ... ( read original story ...)
Town Hall in Tokyo and Honolulu about US-Asia relations
From the America Abroad series: US-Asia policy under President Donald Trump: A Honolulu-Tokyo Town Hall. Guests include: Grace Cheng: Associate Professor of Political Science, Hawaii Pacific University. Ralph Cossa: President, Pacific Forum CSIS. ( read original story ...)