Fashion as expression Described as "Tokyo's premiere style icons" by digital publication Business of Fashion, the couple credits their status as tastemakers to the fashion industry in their home base: Japan. "In Japan, I often feel that fashion is a quiet ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Idemitsu, Showa Shell to brief on joint business
TOKYO Japanese oil refiners Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd and Showa Shell Sekiyu KK said they would brief on a joint business at 2:30 p.m. (0530 GMT) on Tuesday. Idemitsu Kosan completed the purchase of just under a third of Showa Shell last December, but their ... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese manga comic helping Syrian refugee children dream
Obada is a Syrian student in Tokyo who, by a mixture of chance and determination, has become the translator of Japanese manga comics into Arabic. And by another twist of fate, many of these Arab editions of football saga Captain Tsubasa have been donated ... ( read original story ...)
Strong quake hits southern Japan
A strong earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, though there was no tsunami warning nor immediate reports of damage or injuries. Tokyo: A strong earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, though there was no tsunami warning nor immediate reports of ... ( read original story ...)
Kitty Chiller is on track to lead the Australian Olympic team at the 2020 Tokyo Games
KITTY Chiller’s hopes of leading the Australian Olympic team at the 2020 Tokyo Games have been significantly boosted by John Coates’ re-election as AOC president. Chiller wants to continue as chef de mission despite a torrid baptism in Rio last year ... ( read original story ...)
Special Art Event “HOTEL ART FES” to Be Held at Park Hotel Tokyo
To offer a memorable experience in various parts of the stay, Park Hotel Tokyo will continue to maximize the role of Japanese aesthetics and hospitality. To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/special-art ... ( read original story ...)
Populations in three Tokyo wards expected to keep swelling as capital shrinks
The populations of three wards in central Tokyo are projected to keep growing after 2025 even as the capital’s overall population is expected to decline, thanks to a construction boom and convenient transport. Chiyoda, Chuo and Minato wards have seen an ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks mixed as China tightens market oversight
TOKYO - Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday after record highs on Wall Street overnight. Chinese markets lost ground on news of further tightening of market oversight by regulators. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's Nikkei 225 index edged 0.1 per cent lower to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Creates New Logo to Promote City Overseas
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has created a new logo and slogan. The new "Tokyo Tokyo Old meets New" logo and slogan, with the first Tokyo depicted in a brushstroke font and the second in a Gothic block typeface, will be used in various promotional ... ( read original story ...)
President inaugurates Tokyo Cement’s 2nd biomass power plant in Trincomalee
President Maithripala Sirisena ceremoniously inaugurated Tokyo Cement’s second biomass power plant in Trincomalee recently, as part of a series of events held in commemoration of late Deshamanya A.Y.S. Gnanam, Founder Chairman of the company. The plant ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cops: Tip from public leads to apprehension of man suspected in swindle
Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 22-year-old man suspected in the swindle of an elderly woman after receiving a tip from the public, reports TBS News (May 8). In December, Hodaka Yonai posed as the son of the woman, a 79-year-old resident of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas invests in U.S. shale player Castleton Resources
Tokyo Gas said that through its unit, Tokyo Gas America, it has purchased a 30 percent equity in Castleton Resources, a company focused on developing oil and gas assets in east Texas and Louisiana. Castleton Resources, a unit of Castleton Commodities ... ( read original story ...)
Japan prepares Korean Peninsula crisis plan
Japan cannot afford to sit on the sidelines. If North Korea continues provoking tensions on the Korean Peninsula, the Japanese government will face the daunting task of evacuating nearly 60,000 of its citizens currently in South Korea. Some 38,000 Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, India to strengthen defense cooperation
TOKYO – Japan and India are discussing ways to strengthen their military cooperation amid rising tension in the Asian region. Indian Defense Minister Arun Jaitley told his Japanese counterpart, Tomomi Inada, in Tokyo on Monday that his county hopes to ... ( read original story ...)
Triathlon: Kiwis hoping for big things in Yokohama
The Triathlon New Zealand team are counting down to Yokohama this weekend, the third event in the World Triathlon Series. Five athletes will take to the start line including female series leader Andrea Hewitt. In the men's race; Ryan Sissons, Tony Dodds ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 17-month high after Macron wins French presidency
TOKYO, May 8 Japan's Nikkei share average hit a level not seen in nearly 17 months on Monday morning as the yen stayed weak after Emmanuel Macron was elected president of France, as a business-friendly vision of European integration helped boost investor ... ( read original story ...)