Japan, China focus on Tokyo 2020

JAKARTA—Now comes the hard part for Japan, which is pledging to win 30 gold medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Japan is sure to get a “medal bounce” as the Olympic host country. But how big? ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks open lower extending loss in US

Tokyo stocks opened lower on Friday, extending falls in New York on worries prompted by a report that new US tariffs on China are imminent. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.53 percent, or ... ( read original story ...)

KFC Is Having A Hard Time In Japan

For decades, KFC has been a beloved fast food chain in Japan. These days, it seems, things are difficult. According to Business Journal, KFC Japan has been posting lower sales on a monthly basis. ( read original story ...)

Didal targets Tokyo Olympics

“I want to earn qualifying points for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games,” Didal said ... “Maybe we will put up a family business—because I won’t be a skateboarder for the rest of my life.” ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks close higher as trade worries ease

Tokyo: Tokyo stocks closed marginally higher on Tuesday as trade worries receded after the United States and Mexico announced a breakthrough deal to rewrite a North American trade pact. The benchmark ... ( read original story ...)

New Year in Tokyo

which is a budget business hotel with onsen water in its large common baths- but it became a bit grungy with some budget tourists without appropriate manners using it. I used to stay there when I live... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks close higher as Asian bourses rally

Tokyo markets closed higher on Monday helped by a relatively cheaper yen against the dollar and rallies in other Asian markets. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.88 percent or 197.87 points to clo... ( read original story ...)