Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso announced a merger of party factions ... just a day after the LDP suffered a bruising defeat in a Tokyo assembly election that has presented Abe with one of his biggest tests since taking office in late 2012. ( read original story ...)
Financial watchdog’s scrutiny crimping Japan REIT market dynamics
TOKYO -- Japanese regional banks have altered the mix of their real estate investment portfolios amid stepped-up monitoring by the Financial Services Agency, with the resulting shift skewing the market's pricing mechanism. The FSA tightened scrutiny of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reappoints Mori as top financial services regulator
TOKYO, July 4 Japan reappointed Nobuchika Mori, known for his sharp criticism of the financial services industry, as the country's top financial regulator for a third consecutive term. The government said on Tuesday it appointed Mori, a 60-year-old career ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Smoke to open Canadian flagship retail store on Queen Street West July 20
TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - July 04, 2017) - Tokyo Smoke is excited to announce the opening of a flagship Canadian retail location and cafe on Thurs., July 20 at 668 Queen St. W., in the heart of Toronto's vibrant West Queen West neighbourhood. Tokyo Smoke ... ( read original story ...)
Aso expands his base after LDP’s defeat in Tokyo election
Finance Minister Taro Aso announced a merger of party factions ... just a day after the LDP suffered a bruising defeat in a Tokyo assembly election that has presented Abe with one of his biggest tests since he took office in late 2012. ( read original story ...)
Totti will join Tokyo Verdy or return to Roma, says club chief
Speaking on Sunday, the president of Tokyo Verdy, Hideyuki Hanyu, said he had been told MLS was no longer an option for Totti. "I'm currently hearing from the agent that there are only two options now for Totti, either to stay at Roma or play at Verdy. ( read original story ...)
Japan NIKKEI 225 Fell Midday View on Friday July 7
FOREX INVESTOS NIKKEI 225 Fell Midday NIKKEI 225 decreased 65 points or 0.32% to 19929 on Friday July 7 from 19994 in the previous trading session. Historically, the Japan NIKKEI 225 Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 38915.87 in December of ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, earthquakes are just a day in the park
KOBE, Japan — Somehow, it’s not surprising that the country that gave us Godzilla and elevated fake food to a fine art has also found a way to make earthquake preparedness entertaining. Guided by the philosophy that experience is the best teacher ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese port city serves bonito ‘shockingly’ fresh
KOCHI, Japan -- Fresh fish is not exactly hard to find in Japan. But as far as veteran chef Fujio Nakahira is concerned, when you're making a common bonito dish called tataki, only the freshest of the fresh will do. For that, he advises, the western island ... ( read original story ...)
Japan nuclear boss sorry for ‘better if North Korea hits Tokyo’ remark
A top Japanese official has admitted it was "inappropriate" to say he would prefer North Korea to attack Tokyo rather than a nuclear power plant. Shunichi Tanaka, the boss of Japan's nuclear energy regulator, claimed it would be better for Pyongyang to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hit with deadly floods and landslides; 18 dead
according to Japanese state-run NHK news agency. Fifteen people died in Fukuoka and three in Oita Prefecture. An evacuation order remains in effect for nearly 105,000 people. Aerial television footage shows how rivers overflowing with water ripped through ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Dentsu advertising agency charged over employee suicide
But Kyodo news agency quoted Ms Takahashi's mother as saying she was "unconvinced" about the lack of charges for her daughter's superiors. The high-profile case has led to renewed calls for changes to Japan's notoriously long working hours and illegal ... ( read original story ...)
ANA InterContinental Tokyo wins World Travel Award as ‘Japan’s Leading Business Hotel’ for 2nd consecutive year
MANILA, Philippines - ANA InterContinental Tokyo (Akasaka, Minato Ward, Tokyo), is proud to announce that, for the second consecutive year, it has been honored with a ‘World Travel Award’ in the category of Japan’s Leading Business Hotel. Established ... ( read original story ...)
Japan flood deaths rise to 15 with 14 missing
The death toll from heavy rain and flooding in southern Japan this week has risen to 15, officials said Saturday, as rescue workers reached isolated villages where at least 14 others are missing and feared dead. Heavy rain warnings are still in place for ... ( read original story ...)
8 in 10 put off from buying a property over Japanese Knotweed fears
Homeowners are right to be concerned about the threat posed by Japanese knotweed New research has revealed a high level of anxiety around Japanese knotweed with 78% admitting that they would be put off buying a property if they discovered the weed was ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei drops to 3-week low after ECB minutes, but BOJ move taken in stride
TOKYO, July 7 Japan's Nikkei share average dropped to a three-week low on Friday after global shares tumbled, although investors quickly took in stride the Bank Of Japan's decision to raise its purchases of government bonds in its market operations. ( read original story ...)