TOKYO - Japan’s graying population is changing the ... thinks escapism plays a big role too. “When you watch news about aging, there are so many dark, serious topics. It makes people anxious ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 27-year high on strong dollar, Wall Street gains
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei hit a 27-year high on Friday, taking heart from a boost for the dollar after the Federal Reserve chairman said he did not expect a near-term recession, and strong g... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo wins battle against Tokyo’s Mario-inspired go-kart tourist attraction
The chance to go-kart through the streets of Tokyo dressed as a Super Mario character has for many years been a popular experience for tourists visiting Japan. But despite the similarities with ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo wins damage suit against Tokyo go-kart business
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo says it has won damages in a lawsuit against a Japanese business that rents go-karts for people to drive around in Super Mario costumes. Nintendo said the Tokyo District ... ( read original story ...)
Faced with tariffs, Tokyo looks set for caution as it enters trade talks with US
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Donald Trump agreed to start trade negotiations on Wednesday in an move that will likely shield Tokyo from Trump's proposed 25 percent duty on imports ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Koreas to discuss unified gymnastics team for Tokyo
SEOUL (Reuters) - The two Koreas will pursue a plan to form a joint artistic gymnastics team for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo ... Yonhap news reported that Korea Gymnastics Association ... ( read original story ...)
Japan August Manufacturing Rebound Fails to Impress as Trade Risks Mount
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's industrial output recovered only modestly in August from a recent string of natural disasters, and economists expect lackluster growth after electronics output tumbled by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to continue to push resumption of commercial whaling, citing ‘serious difficulties in food security’
“If we give up achieving the sustainable use of marine life resources, including whales, Japan will encounter serious difficulties in food security,” he said at a news conference in Toky ( read original story ...)
Man accused of killing Japanese student told brother where her body was, court hears
Weeks before being charged with the murder of a Japanese student he was dating, William Schneider was “sad” and “upset” over the inability to have a relationship with his teenage son in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to face tough trade talks with U.S. over auto sector
NEW YORK — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe managed in the framework he agreed upon Wednesday with U.S. President Donald Trump to secure a commitment to refrain from imposing tariffs on imported Jap... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo kills Tokyo’s real-life ‘Mario Kart’ tours
Actually, the complaint was a legitimate gripe by Nintendo arguing that Marika Co. was using its trademarked intellectual property without license or authorization. The Tokyo District Court agreed wit... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei scales 27-year highs as investors raise bets on Japan Inc
TOKYO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks rallied to near 27-year highs after risk appetite bounced on the back of confidence in the U.S. economy, while hopes of improved earnings for Japan Inc. unde... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Banking Giant SBI Holdings Planning To Launch ‘S Coin’ Cryptocurrency Token
Japanese banking giant SBI Holdings recently announced its plans to introduce the “S Coin” cryptocurrency token. The token is a product of a joint venture between Glory Corporation and Orb ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed knocks £20bn off value of UK property market
Japanese knotweed has knocked £20bn off the total value of the UK property market, according to new research, with many mortgage lenders refusing loans for properties affected by the weed. Japanese kn... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post to launch logistics joint venture in bet on Australia’s Toll
TOKYO -- Japan Post will set up a joint venture with Australian subsidiary Toll Holdings to meet demand for logistics support in Japan from automakers and major overseas brands. The new company ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post to launch logistics joint venture in bet on Toll
TOKYO -- Japan Post will set up a joint venture with Australian subsidiary Toll Holdings to meet demand for logistics support in Japan from automakers and major overseas brands. The new company ... ( read original story ...)