TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese and European Union negotiators meeting in Tokyo aim to reach a free trade deal that would stand against a protectionist tide threatening the global economy, and make the United States think twice over pursuing inward-looking ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese airline forces disabled man to crawl aboard
Japan's Vanilla Air has apologised after a wheelchair user was ... "We're sorry that we caused him that hardship," a company spokesman told AFP news agency. There have been several other incidents this year involving the treatment of passengers by airlines. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Ex-bosses to go on trial over Fukushima disaster
Many are still living in other parts of Japan, unable or unwilling to go back home ... but anti-nuclear sentiment remains high and there is widespread opposition to the idea. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. ( read original story ...)
The Best Ramen in Tokyo
He notes: “In the winter, they serve hot Tantanmen, and in the summer, they serve it cold.” In business since 1992, Tonchin is a pioneer of Tokyo tonkotsu ramen—which includes such ingredients as chicken and vegetables in the broth, in addition to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, EU press ahead on free trade pact to counter US protectionism
TOKYO: Japanese and European Union negotiators meeting in Tokyo aim to reach a free trade deal that would stand against a protectionist tide threatening the global economy, and make the United States think twice over pursuing inward-looking policies. ( read original story ...)
Unclaimed land in Japan equivalent to size of Kyushu
TOKYO -- Land equivalent to the size of Kyushu, Japan's third-largest island, is currently unclaimed, an expert study group said in a report, after reviewing several government surveys on property registrations across the nation. In the report, released on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan MOF proposes raising short-term JGB offer in liquidity auction
TOKYO, June 28 Japan's Ministry of Finance floated a plan on Wednesday to increase the size of short-term Japanese government bond issue through so-called liquidity-enhancing auctions to ease their shortage, a senior ministry official said. The plan was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Needs New Thinking, And New Anti-Austerity Politicians
He became Minister of Finance for a brief period in 2009, but the LDP lost the power. In 2011, he switched his party to the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) to become Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy and Minister of State for the ... ( read original story ...)
IOC’s Coates stresses cost cuts during Tokyo visit
IOC Vice President John Coates kicked off a three-day evaluation of Tokyo's preparations for the 2020 Olympics on Wednesday by emphasizing the need for further cost cuts. The price tag of the 2020 Games has ballooned since Tokyo won the bid, even after a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s public broadcaster mulls fee for streaming
TOKYO -- Japan's national public broadcast company NHK could levy a new mandatory fee for programming streamed on smartphones and similar devices -- a move that would affect the growing number of households that do not own televisions. The proposal was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan banks slash JGB holdings to record lows
TOKYO -- Japanese banks have sold off domestic government bonds to their lowest holding levels on record, scrambling for near-term profit as negative interest rates erode spreads in core lending operations. Holdings of Japanese government bonds were down ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is so worried about North Korea’s missiles, there’s a waiting list for bomb shelters
People in Japan have been rushing to buy nuclear bomb shelters and air purifiers because of a fear that North Korea may launch a missile attack without notice. Now the country's suppliers are struggling to keep up with demand, forcing people onto a waiting ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka orders Moritomo-linked nursery school to halt operations for six months over shortage of teachers
OSAKA – Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura said Tuesday he has ordered a nursery school run by the wife of Yasunori Kagoike, the former chief of scandal-tainted school operator Moritomo Gakuen, to suspend its operations for six months beginning Saturday due ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hovers near 2-year highs as weak yen supports
TOKYO, June 27 Japan's Nikkei share average edged up to hover near two-year highs on Tuesday morning as a weaker yen helped exporters rise, while financial stocks rebounded from Monday's declines. The Nikkei gained 0.4 percent to 20,233.23 in midmorning ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks edge towards two-year high, dollar extends overnight gains
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei was last up 0.3 per cent at 20,213.62 in subdued trading. A rise above 20,318.11, a peak scaled a week ago, would take the Nikkei to its highest since August 2015. “The fundamental mood is not bad, but it’s hard for investors ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks approach 2-yr high, euro sags after Draghi’s comments
Japan's benchmark Nikkei advanced 0.4 per cent to 20,235.79. A rise above 20,318.11, a peak scaled a week ago, would take the Nikkei to its highest since August 2015. A weaker yen, a boon to export-reliant Japan, usually underpins the Tokyo market as the ... ( read original story ...)