TOKYO — In his debut abroad as the first retired general to lead the Pentagon in more than half a century, Jim Mattis found that in Japan and South Korea his experience in uniform is seen as an asset. Not everyone who knows Mattis well in the U.S. shares ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka for a family getaway? Airbnb thinks so!
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Japan’s benchmark bond whipped around after Bank of Japan intervenes
Japanese government bonds were choppy in Asian trade on Friday, with wild gyrations in the benchmark 10-year bond yield, as investors turned jittery over the Bank of Japan’s yield-curve control. The yield on the benchmark 10-year JGBs TMBMKJP-10Y, -5.21% ... ( read original story ...)
It's back! Jetstar offers flights from Sydney to Tokyo for under $400 – with a return flight for FREE
Jetstar is offering flights from Australia to Japan for under $400 with a return flight for free. The budget airline is offering one-way flights to Tokyo from Sydney for just $361. Passengers can also travel to Osaka from Sydney for as little as $423. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Medals To Be Made Out Of Old Cellphones
Tokyo 2020 Sports Director Koji Murofushi told ABC News that their choice to gather old cellphones was because of the limited resources available on earth. "And so recycling these things and giving them a new use will make us all think about the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 invites public to donate old phones to create Games' medals
Organisers say the project highlights Tokyo 2020’s commitments to engage the public by offering the entire country a role to play in the Games' preparations. The project also responds directly to a recommendation of Olympic Agenda 2020 that states that ... ( read original story ...)
Snapchat parent files for $3 billion IPO
The biggest tech IPO of 2016 was for Line, the Japan-based social network, which raised $722 million. "Snap is inventing the future of media, which incorporates everything from messaging to self-broadcasting to Spectacles," says Michael Moe, CEO of GSV ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota, Suzuki near technology partnership agreement: Nikkei
Japan's Toyota Motor Corp and Suzuki Motor Corp are nearing a partnership agreement to develop technology, including self-driving, the Nikkei business daily reported on Saturday. The two Japanese automakers could announce a deal as soon as Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival: Japan’s biggest winter event gets under way
The Sapporo Snow Festival is set to get under way in the capital city of Hokkaidō, Japan’s northernmost island. Visitors gather around a large snow sculpture called the snow ‘Star Wars’ produced by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Sapporo snow ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's largest messenger app is taking on Slack with chat for work
Japan's most popular messenger app Line announced on Thursday the launch of Line Works, its chat app for offices. SEE ALSO: Line is set for a billion dollar IPO thanks to stickers Line Works is available for iOS and Android smartphones, and for Windows ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reportedly setting up package for Trump to create 700,000 US jobs
Japan, which has a consistent trade surplus with the U.S., is putting the finishing touches on a package that it claims will create 700,000 jobs in the U.S. and help create a $450-billion market, Reuters reported, citing government sources familiar with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to push back if Trump meddles with BOJ independence – sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will push back firmly on any attempts by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to meddle with its independence on setting currency and monetary policies, say sources familiar with the deliberations in Tokyo. It was the first ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to promote research on civilian and military-use technology
The Japanese government is considering stepping up efforts to ... 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 ...)
Nikkei edges down in choppy trade; bank shares outperform
TOKYO, Feb 3 Japan's Nikkei edged down in choppy trade on Friday, as investors awaited the release of the U.S. monthly jobs report that will set the tone for the Federal Reserve's policy outlook, while bank stocks outperformed on higher yields. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Aso – BOJ policy not aimed at yen devaluation
TOKYO Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday that the Bank of Japan's monetary policy was aimed at domestic objectives of defeating deflation, not at weakening the yen. Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, Aso declined to comment ... ( read original story ...)
Bridgestone, Yokohama to Raise Truck Tire Prices
Bridgestone and Yokohama announced Feb. 2 they would be increasing the price of tires as the price of raw materials rise, following a similar announcement from Michelin. All three tire manufacturers said the increase was due to rising raw material costs. ( read original story ...)