She noted that Japan is the only country in the world to have experienced the horrors of nuclear war. Inada spoke at a joint news conference today with US Defence Secretary Ash Carter. The Pentagon chief noted that the meeting was taking place on the ... ( read original story ...)
Resurgent Japan military 'can stand toe to toe with anybody'
Kyle Mizokami, editor of the Japan Security Watch blog and a contributor to US Naval Institute News, says it is Japan's alliance with the US that makes it such a formidable power in 2016. "The United States and Japan are the two closest military powers in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's defense chief says alliance with US will endure
She noted that Japan is the only country in the world to have experienced the horrors of nuclear war. Inada spoke at a joint news conference Wednesday with U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter. The Pentagon chief noted that the meeting was taking place on the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises on Wall St record; SoftBank soars on US investment plan
TOKYO Dec 7 Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, buoyed by a surge in index-heavyweight SoftBank after it announced a bold investment foray into the United States. SoftBank ended 6.2 percent higher after Chief Executive Masayoshi Son said he ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic officials determined to keep costs low
TOKYO—Hoping to avoid last-minute financial pressures, Japanese officials said Nov. 30 they are determined to keep total costs of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games below 2 trillion yen ($18 billion) after a three-day debriefing from organizers of the Rio de ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher, tracking global gains
Tokyo stocks opened higher on Wednesday following another record close on Wall Street after Paris stocks reached the year's highest level and Italian banks surged. Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.40 percent, or 73.45 points, at 18,433.99 in the ... ( read original story ...)
Nippon Ishin, a party with Osaka roots, to establish a political school in Tokyo
During that time, we’ll get down to business and boost their careers,” said Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui, the party’s leader, in comments earlier this week explaining the reason for starting the school. A stronger presence of the party in the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Mamelodi Sundowns ready for business in Japan
Mamelodi Sundowns arrived safely in Osaka last night and received an official welcome from the FIFA delegates. The Brazilians flew a total of 22 hours via Hong Kong before they arrived at their destination for the Club World Cup in Japan. Captain Hlompho ... ( read original story ...)
IOC approves venues for 5 new sports in 2020 Tokyo Games
LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- Yokohama Stadium will host the baseball and softball competition at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Yokohama was among the venues approved Wednesday by the IOC executive board for the five new sports on the Tokyo program, along with ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo City
Sapporo is the largest city in the northernmost main island of Hokkaido, with a population of 1.9 million. The city is a popular destination for Japanese and international travelers alike, who flock to the city for uniquely local cultural events such as ... ( read original story ...)
Trump parades Japanese bank boss in front of reporters to boast about $50 billion investment creating 50,000 U.S. jobs – with Taiwanese electronics company
President-elect Donald Trump declared a second employment victory in as many weeks on Tuesday, saying after a meeting with Softbank Group Corporation CEO Masayoshi Son that the Japanese investment bank had agreed to invest $50 billion in U.S. startups ... ( read original story ...)
Black swan at Nagoya zoo latest to succumb to widening bird flu outbreak
The swan at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Nagoya tested positive for the flu on Tuesday and later died. The result of the test will be confirmed within a week by a team at Tottori University. The swan had lived in an open-air pond near the main ... ( read original story ...)
Kakitani & Yamaguchi in tears as Cerezo Osaka secure J-League return
The Kincho Stadium side needed only one goal to ensure their return to J1 as their defence put in the performance of a lifetime In a hugely emotional match, Cerezo Osaka bravely and dramatically defended a one-goal advantage to see themselves past Okayama ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese leader Abe won't apologize at Pearl Harbor
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won't apologize for Japan's attack when he visits the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor later this month, the government spokesman said Tuesday. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said that "the purpose of the upcoming ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood brightens as yen weakens: Reuters Tankan
TOKYO Japanese manufacturers' confidence rose for a fourth straight month to a 16-month high in December and the service sector's mood also rose, a Reuters poll showed, with a weaker yen brightening prospects for exporters. The monthly Reuters Tankan ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Businessman Promises $50 Billion and 50,000 Jobs for U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump made an announcement from Trump Tower on Tuesday that Japanese business mogul Masayoshi Son, the chief executive of Softbank Group, has pledged to invest $50 billion and 50,000 jobs in the United States. “So, ladies and gentl ... ( read original story ...)