US President Donald Trump, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pose after they signed hats reading "Donald and Shinzo, Make Alliance Even Greater" at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, near Tokyo, Japan, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. Franck ... ( read original story ...)
Trump in Japan at start of 12-day Asian trip
US President Donald Trump ramped up his tough rhetoric against North Korea when he arrived in Japan on Sunday, saying that the US and its allies are prepared to defend freedom and that “no dictator" should underestimate US resolve. Trump kicked off a 12 ... ( read original story ...)
Trump arrives in Japan, defends tough rhetoric on North Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive on Air Force One at U.S. Air Force Yokota base in Fussa Thomson Reuters President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Sunday as part of a 12-day trip to Asia. Trump is seeking to present a united ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Japan Gothic stores! Satanic Territory occult & witchcraft shop, Japanese tattoos, pentagram fashion.
“While Bar Sabbat is no longer serving alcohol, his Satanic shop Territory is open for business in Osaka’s Shinsaibashi district, and Black Veil draws Goths from the dark corners of Japan three times a year around Walpurgis Eve, Halloween, and New Year ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel Choice and Location Help – Osaka Forum
But also accessible to the famous spots of Osaka like Dotonbohri and USJ via subway/train. Thanks in advanced. Quad rooms are hard to find. Two twins at budget business hotels will likely be your best deal. There are also some hotels that offer 150 to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Review: ‘Sveta’
Worse news soon follows. The factory manager (Alim Mendybayev) announces that 12 workers and one foreman will be laid off owing to a downturn in business. Despite being the most skilled and qualified member on staff, Sveta loses her job because single ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Review: ‘The Lowlife’
Its world premiere in competition at Tokyo should be just the first of many festival engagements ... present characters at different stages of involvement in the flesh-film business. Long retired from the industry is Takako (Saki Takaoka), a disillusioned ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo International Music Market Brings Industry Together
Heavyweights of the sync world took part in the 14th Tokyo International Music Market (TIMM), held ... chairman of Bandai Namco Live Creative Inc., held a panel to discuss the business model and its possibilities. Sasaki observed, “The animation ... ( read original story ...)
These are the most bizarre cars at the Tokyo Motor Show
Automakers are showing off some wild concept vehicles at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, which kicked off Saturday and will run until November 5. Here's a look at some of the most futuristic vehicles on display. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Festival: The Lowlife, review: ‘more genuinely boundary-pushing than Nymphomaniac’
And then there’s Ayano (Kokone Sasaki), a young newcomer to Tokyo who falls into the business after sleeping with a talent scout – “Men are tired of watching pretty girls who all look the same,” he tells her, as a compliment – only to find she ... ( read original story ...)
Indo-Japan JV opens hotel in Kochi
Hikari Hotels, an Indo-Japan joint venture, has launched Niko Hotels, its first property in Kochi. Set up at an investment of ₹10 crore, the business hotel was inaugurated by K Mohammed Y Safirulla, Ernakulam District Collector. Davis Sebastian ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc.’s safety failures point to deeper malaise
Executives are guilty of becoming too detached from the operational side of the business, said Toshiyuki Shimegi, president of Porsche Japan. “There is a need for more micromanagement,” he said on the sidelines of the Tokyo Motor Show. “They are ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines seeks tariff free fruit exports to Japan
Japan currently imposes a 2.5 percent tariff for Philippine ... Saba and lakatan varieties accounted for 28 percent and 10 percent, respectively. Business ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s big sights, oversights and eyesores
It wasn't there. In fact, there were basically no production debuts in Tokyo this year. So let's all pretend the Supra arrived, that it was awesome and fast and not at all ugly, and that there's still a business case for sub-$100,000 sports cars. ( read original story ...)
Check out the coolest and craziest cars from the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show
For decades, the Tokyo Motor Show was the premier show in Asia. But with the rise of China as one of the world's largest auto markets, the spotlight has been shifting toward shows in the Middle Kingdom. In response, Tokyo has turned itself into a techno ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo show setting the tone with EVs and self-driving cars
For enthusiast drivers, this may not be the most exciting news, but for the geeky futurist this year’s Tokyo Motor Show and its heavy focus on electric, fuel-cell vehicles and self-driving tech will make it seem like tomorrow has arrived today. ( read original story ...)