Japanese stocks fell to a fresh 3-1/2-month low on Monday as global investors remained cautious amid worries over whether the Trump administration will be able to implement growth boosting measures. The Nikkei ended down 0.4 per cent at 19,393.13 points ... ( read original story ...)
Ontario university students touring nuclear disaster site in Japan
A handful of Ontario university students are touring parts of Japan to better understand the devastating effects of the country's 2011 nuclear disaster and the problems that persist. Five graduate students from McMaster University's radiation sciences ... ( read original story ...)
Japan preparing for ‘cyberspace war’: North Korea
North Korea has accused Japan of building a cyberspace attack force in its military for attacking the computer systems of rival countries, under the pretext of self-defense. The Japanese Defense Ministry is planning to boost the size and capability of its ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japanese workers aren’t as concerned about robots stealing their jobs
MORIYA, JAPAN—Thousands upon thousands of cans are filled with beer, capped and washed, wrapped into six-packs and boxed at dizzying speeds — 1,500 a minute, to be exact — on humming conveyor belts that zip and wind in a sprawling factory near Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
North Korea: Japan conducts evacuation drills amid nuclear missile threat
Japan and the US are poised to try to shoot down any North Korean ... Pak Chol Hyon is a graphic designer for the state publishing house and spoke to North Korea's state news agency, KCNA, about his latest creations — two posters saying "Strongly condemn ... ( read original story ...)
Wreckage found of USS Indianapolis that was sunk by Japan, killing nearly 900
The wreckage of the USS Indianapolis has been located more than 70 years after it was sunk by Japanese torpedoes during World War II. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen announced Saturday that the research team from his company, Vulcan, searched 600 square ... ( read original story ...)
Younger Japanese in the mood for a cruise
TOKYO -- Demand for ocean cruises is picking up fast in Japan. And it's not just moneyed up seniors who are flocking; a newer, younger set of holidaymakers is taking to the seas thanks to lower fares and shorter itineraries. While more affordable packages ... ( read original story ...)
On inheritance tax, net banking and retiring in Japan
This week, Lifelines plays catch-up with some useful tips that have come in from readers over the past few months. However, we start off with a follow-up question from reader S.S. in response to last month’s column on recent changes in Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Ontario students to tour Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster site
On March 11, 2011, a massive offshore earthquake triggered a tsunami that eventually led ... said in an interview from Japan. “It makes you realize the importance of doing a good job and seeing how it affects people, especially since a lot of us are ... ( read original story ...)
Conrad Osaka Second Conrad Hotel in Japan
... views via floor-to-ceiling windows „The arrival of Conrad Osaka underscores Conrad Hotels & Resorts commitment to growing the brand’s presence in Japan, complementing its sister property Conrad Tokyo,“ said Daniel Welk, vice president luxury ... ( read original story ...)
Kachidokibashi bridge awarded engineering heritage title
A standout bridge over the lionized Sumidagawa river in Tokyo has been designated a Mechanical Engineering Heritage property. The Kachidokibashi bridge was at the cutting edge of Japanese manufacturing when it was built 77 years ago. The designation means ... ( read original story ...)
Plus-size fashionista tells Japan’s apparel industry where to go
TOKYO -- Thanks to the plus-size personality of a hugely popular comedian, Japan's apparel industry finally seems to have cottoned on to the idea of catering to every market. The fashion industry across the world has seen a backlash against its obsession ... ( read original story ...)
Stodgy Japanese mega-bank makes bid to go global
Andrew Mitola had never heard of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. until he met recruiters for the bank during his junior year of college. Now the New Jersey native is among the first to join Japan’s biggest lender under an overseas graduate hiring ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer prices seen rising for seventh straight month in July
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer prices were expected to show their seventh straight month of annual increases in July, a Reuters poll found, offering the central bank some hope a strengthening economic recovery will gradually lift inflation toward ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps monetary policy on hold
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates on hold and tweaked its view of the economy upwards in a steady-as-she-goes decision on monetary policy. Overnight interest rates stay at minus 0.1 per cent, 10-year bond yields are capped at about zero per cent, and ... ( read original story ...)
IPO: Rel Nippon Life AMC files IPO Papers
The IPO size aggregates to 10 per cent of the post issue paid up ... A 10 per cent stake sale could fetch Rs 1,800 crore, bankers said. RNAM, jointly owned by Japan's Nippon Life and Reliance Capital, is the asset manager of Reliance Mutual Fund with ... ( read original story ...)