Tokyo 2020: IOC warns Taiwan against name change

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has warned Taiwan that it could lose its right to compete if it tries to change its name for the 2020 Games in Tokyo. This comes ahead of a referendum that wi... ( read original story ...)

Best heritage museums in Tokyo

With almost 40 years in business, this museum, located by the Shinobazu pond in Ueno, may not be the fanciest in our selection but its nostalgic charm adds perfectly to the experience. It focuses on l... ( read original story ...)

20181109 Tokyo Business Today Pollack

Sentiment inside the Beltway has turned sharply against China. There are many issues where the two parties sound more or less the same. Trump and others in the administration seem heavily invested in ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Airlines tightens alcohol rules for pilots

Japan Airlines will introduce a new breathalyser system at overseas airports after one of its pilots was arrested at Heathrow Airport for being drunk. Katsutoshi Jitsukawa was arrested last month afte... ( read original story ...)

Japan GDP: Natural disasters hit economic growth

Japan's economy shrank in the third quarter as natural disasters hit spending and disrupted exports. The economy contracted by an annualised 1.2% between July and September, preliminary figures showed ... ( read original story ...)