OSAKA – The Osaka Center for Cultural Heritage and others said Thursday that they have found more than 140 ancient tombs at two neighboring ruins in the city of Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture. The tombs, each surrounded by a square or rectangular moat, and ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba to sell part of chip business, first step in offsetting huge charge
may seem like a natural buyer of a large stake in the chip business, a sale might be difficult to pull off before March as it would likely invite a review by anti-trust regulators. Toshiba will hold a news conference at 4.30 Tokyo time (0730 GMT). ( read original story ...)
Toshiba to spin off flash memory unit to offset nuclear business losses
TOKYO -- Toshiba Corp. says it will split its lucrative flash memory business to make up for losses from its troubled U.S. nuclear business, and is looking for a third-party capital injection. The company said its board approved the plan Friday to sell an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says preparing for all possible US trade contingencies
"It is true that we are preparing to be able to respond to any possible situation," Suga told a news conference. He refrained from commenting on U.S. trade policy until it becomes clear. "The alliance and the economy between Japan and the U.S. is very ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya pulls Earth Day backing over striptease video in House of Hidden Treasure booth
NAGOYA – Nagoya is withdrawing its support for the Earth Day Nagoya this year after a woman performed a striptease to promote the issue of conservation, city officials confirmed Friday. According to the city, the performance occurred in May 2015 in a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka dig yields 140 tombs likely from Yayoi Period
OSAKA – The Osaka Center for Cultural Heritage and other entities said Thursday that more than 140 ancient tombs have been found at two neighboring ruins in Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture. The tombs, each surrounded by a square or rectangular moat, are called ... ( read original story ...)
Global casino operators on Japan charm offensive
With a wealthy population and strong tourist appeal, Japan's opening up to casinos is welcome news for global operators impacted by China's crackdown on corruption and currency outflows that has hit revenues in Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub. ( read original story ...)
Trump to seek quick progress with Japan's Abe on replacement trade deal
Abe has touted TPP as an engine of economic reform and a counter-weight to a rising China, but Japan's Kyodo news agency said he appeared on Thursday to signal an openness to working out a free trade or economic partnership agreement with the United States. ( read original story ...)
LATEST: Japan court holds 'picture pincher' in remand
A Japanese court has ordered the detention for 10 days of a senior Thai Commerce Ministry official accused of stealing three paintings from a hotel in Japan, according to a Foreign Ministry source. Mr Suphat was in Japan to attend two intellectual property ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's tourism industry braces for fallout from Nanjing denial book
The furor over a major Japanese hotel chain's decision to place a book denying ... To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. Learn more. ( read original story ...)
Japan says preparing for all possible U.S. trade contingencies
"It is true that we are preparing to be able to respond to any possible situation," Suga told a news conference. He refrained from commenting on U.S. trade policy until it becomes clear. "The alliance and the economy between Japan and the U.S. is very ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba to spin off flash memory unit to offset US nuke loss
A woman walks past the Logo of Toshiba in Kawasaki near Tokyo, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Toshiba Corp. says it will split its lucrative flash memory business to make up for losses from its troubled U.S. nuclear business and is looking for a third-party ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei pushes closer to one-year high, on track for weekly gain
Market gets tailwind from dollar's overnight 1.1 gain vs yen * Mining, oil shares gain, as Wall Street strength lifts sentiment TOKYO Jan 27 Japan's Nikkei share average edged higher on Friday and looked set for a solid weekly gain as the weaker yen helped ... ( read original story ...)
Tokai Tokyo Financial : Grace Technology Raises USD0.92 in Private Placement of Shares
source PDM Deals 2016 RE: The Interim Result of the Treasury Share Repurchase 2016 RE: The Interim Result of the Treasury Share Repurchase 2016 TOKAI TOKYO FINANCIAL: Consolidated Financial Summary (for the six months ended.. 2016 TOKAI TOKYO FINANCIAL ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei surges to more than 2-week high on strong Wall Street; financials gain
TOKYO, Jan 26 Japan's Nikkei share average surged to more than a two-week high on Thursday morning tracking strength in Wall Street, while financial stocks were in demand after U.S. yields rose. The Nikkei gained 1.5 percent to 19,345.85 in midmorning ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka court rejects suit over halt in subsidies to pro-Chongryon schools
They also had to follow Japan’s education curriculum guidelines and release financial statements. They did not meet the requirements and both the Osaka Prefectural and Municipal governments, which introduced the criteria, halted the subsidies in fiscal 2011. ( read original story ...)