Osaka’s municipal subway system was privatized Sunday with the launch of Osaka Metro Co., marking the first privatization of a public subway in Japan. Hideaki Kawai, 63, a former executive of electronics giant Panasonic Corp., will be the first president ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may be forced to do bilateral trade deal with U.S.: ex-diplomat
Japan will have little choice but to enter into a bilateral trade deal with the United States similar to one President Donald Trump clinched with South Korea, a former top currency diplomat from Japan said. Naoyuki Shinohara, who was also deputy managing ... ( read original story ...)
Out of this world: Inside Japan’s space colony centre
Tucked away in high-tech laboratories at the Tokyo University of Science, a team of 30 researchers directed by Chiaki Mukai are studying new ways to keep humans alive on a potential moon or Mars colony. "It's in our nature to explore. The Earth is too ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Display to raise $518 million as search for partners drags on
TOKYO (Reuters) - Embattled liquid crystal display (LCD) maker Japan Display Inc said it would raise $518 million through a new share issue and an asset sale, in a stop-gap measure to shore up its finances as it struggles to find partners for a ... ( read original story ...)
Lillehammer 2030?
At least five serious bids are likely to be on the table: Calgary, Canada; Stockholm, Sweden; Sapporo, Japan; Sion, Switzerland; and Milan-Turin, Italy. Interest might also come from Austria and Turkey. The Italian Olympic Committee announced on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Lillehammer backs out of 2026 Winter Olympics
At least five serious bids are likely to be on the table: Calgary, Canada; Stockholm, Sweden; Sapporo, Japan; Sion, Switzerland; and Milan-Turin, Italy. Interest might also come from Austria and Turkey. The Italian Olympic Committee announced on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Sees Stronger Yen as Threat to Policy Course
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) says the recent strengthening of the yen, along with the still underperforming inflation, are effectively preventing major changes in monetary policy due to the heightened risks of the economy sliding back into disinflation. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court rejects Shire claim against Roche haemophilia drug
Chugai, which is 60 percent Roche-owned and which developed Hemlibra, said it expected no change to its financial prospects due to the ruling. "Tokyo District Court rendered a decision in favour of Chugai's claim," Chugai said on its website. "(Shire's ... ( read original story ...)
IOC president says Kim committed to Tokyo, Beijing Olympics
(Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP ... said he received a commitment from the county's National Olympic Committee to participate in Tokyo in 2020 and Beijing in 2022, along with competing in the respective youth Olympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Rice cooker firm to launch traditional Japanese restaurant in Osaka
OSAKA – Zojirushi Corp. will launch a washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) restaurant in Osaka in mid-October featuring rice cooked in its latest and best-grade rice cooker. Zojirushi will consider whether to open more restaurants after examining sales ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s textbook rules spark protest from South Korea
Seoul condemns requirement for schools to teach that disputed islands belong to Japan SEOUL • South Korea has summoned Tokyo's ambassador to protest against new educational guidelines requiring high school students to be taught that disputed islands ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Display to raise $500m to supply key customer Apple
TOKYO -- Japan Display plans to procure about 55 billion yen ($517 ... to 4% below the previous day's close at one point before finishing down 1.5%, while the Nikkei Stock Average closed up 1.4%. The company's free cash flow -- a measure of financial ... ( read original story ...)
WTCR supplier Yokohama develops new tyre for Nurburgring round
Yokohama has developed a one-off tyre for the Nurburgring Nordschleife World Touring Car Cup round in reaction to accidents in World Touring Car Championship races in recent years. Tiago Monteiro was hospitalised after crashing out of the lead of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Casino Law Picks Up Steam: Las Vegas Sands, Leading Candidate, Could Get Knock-On Effect Very Soon
The Japan negotiators have about decided on establishing 5% of ... reflecting the recovery in Macau and the success of its new property there, The Parisian. Now it is taking dead aim on even further growth of its market share, currently around 21%, by ... ( read original story ...)
Kin of Japanese abducted to North Korea want Trump’s help
TOKYO -- Families of Japanese abducted by North Korea decades ago urged Japan's leader on Friday to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump to help win the abductees' release during a possible summit with North Korea's leader. Trump has said he will meet Kim ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Woman, 76, arrested after corpse likely of husband found in residence
Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 76-year-old woman after the corpse likely of her husband was found at their residence in Arakawa Ward on Thursday, reports Nippon News Network (Mar. 29). At around 10:30 a.m., emergency services received a call ... ( read original story ...)