FOREX INVESTOS NIKKEI 225 Fell Midday NIKKEI 225 decreased 65 points or 0.32% to 19929 on Friday July 7 from 19994 in the previous trading session. Historically, the Japan NIKKEI 225 Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 38915.87 in December of ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, earthquakes are just a day in the park
KOBE, Japan — Somehow, it’s not surprising that the country that gave us Godzilla and elevated fake food to a fine art has also found a way to make earthquake preparedness entertaining. Guided by the philosophy that experience is the best teacher ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese port city serves bonito ‘shockingly’ fresh
KOCHI, Japan -- Fresh fish is not exactly hard to find in Japan. But as far as veteran chef Fujio Nakahira is concerned, when you're making a common bonito dish called tataki, only the freshest of the fresh will do. For that, he advises, the western island ... ( read original story ...)
Japan nuclear boss sorry for ‘better if North Korea hits Tokyo’ remark
A top Japanese official has admitted it was "inappropriate" to say he would prefer North Korea to attack Tokyo rather than a nuclear power plant. Shunichi Tanaka, the boss of Japan's nuclear energy regulator, claimed it would be better for Pyongyang to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hit with deadly floods and landslides; 18 dead
according to Japanese state-run NHK news agency. Fifteen people died in Fukuoka and three in Oita Prefecture. An evacuation order remains in effect for nearly 105,000 people. Aerial television footage shows how rivers overflowing with water ripped through ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Dentsu advertising agency charged over employee suicide
But Kyodo news agency quoted Ms Takahashi's mother as saying she was "unconvinced" about the lack of charges for her daughter's superiors. The high-profile case has led to renewed calls for changes to Japan's notoriously long working hours and illegal ... ( read original story ...)
ANA InterContinental Tokyo wins World Travel Award as ‘Japan’s Leading Business Hotel’ for 2nd consecutive year
MANILA, Philippines - ANA InterContinental Tokyo (Akasaka, Minato Ward, Tokyo), is proud to announce that, for the second consecutive year, it has been honored with a ‘World Travel Award’ in the category of Japan’s Leading Business Hotel. Established ... ( read original story ...)
Japan flood deaths rise to 15 with 14 missing
The death toll from heavy rain and flooding in southern Japan this week has risen to 15, officials said Saturday, as rescue workers reached isolated villages where at least 14 others are missing and feared dead. Heavy rain warnings are still in place for ... ( read original story ...)
8 in 10 put off from buying a property over Japanese Knotweed fears
Homeowners are right to be concerned about the threat posed by Japanese knotweed New research has revealed a high level of anxiety around Japanese knotweed with 78% admitting that they would be put off buying a property if they discovered the weed was ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei drops to 3-week low after ECB minutes, but BOJ move taken in stride
TOKYO, July 7 Japan's Nikkei share average dropped to a three-week low on Friday after global shares tumbled, although investors quickly took in stride the Bank Of Japan's decision to raise its purchases of government bonds in its market operations. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Venus wins the generation game against exciting Osaka
LONDON, July 7 (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka wasn't even born when Venus Williams made her debut at the All England Club, but it was the 37-year-old who triumphed on Friday to book her place in the last 16 at Wimbledon. It was by no means easy though for five ... ( read original story ...)
Venus wins the generation game against exciting Osaka
LONDON Naomi Osaka wasn't even born when Venus Williams made her debut at the All England Club, but it was the 37-year-old who triumphed on Friday to book her place in the last 16 at Wimbledon. It was by no means easy though for five-times Wimbledon winner ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and EU expected to sign trade deal after breakthrough in talks
The European Union and Japan are on course to sign a trade deal on Thursday, after talks gained impetus in the wake of Donald Trump’s threat to put up barriers to international commerce. Cecilia Malmström, the European trade commissioner, announced she ... ( read original story ...)
EU, Japan reach ‘political agreement’ on free-trade deal
One detail still to be ironed out in the coming months is how disputes arising from the treaty will be settled – a touchy subject in Europe due to concerns that such pacts give too much power to big business. The accord, EU and Japanese officials say ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to trigger sales of weaponry
Until a few years ago, the idea of an international arms fair in Japan would have struck many as ludicrous. Japanese troops have not fired a weapon in war since the nation’s once-powerful military was defanged by the US occupation in 1945. Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama COO Focuses on ROI, UHP Tires, ATG and More
Question: Yokohama’s launched several new tires in all categories, including the highly anticipated Geolandar M/T G003 mud-terrain tire. Which segment presents the best opportunities for YTC? Barna: It’s good news across the board and we like all our ... ( read original story ...)