Here’s an appetizing offer. Police in Japan are trying to reduce the amount of older citizens driving on the road by offering a seniors a big discount on one of the country most popular comfort foods-- ramen. Last week, Aichi prefecture in central Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese man sends rubbish to revenge school 'bullies'
More than 500 packages were sent to four people who were in his primary school and boy scout troop, Japanese media reported. Mr Miura told police the packages were sent in revenge. He reportedly stuffed the rubbish into unstamped packages, putting the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese smash-hit animation "your name." hits Chinese screens
Japanese smash-hit animated film "your name." hit Chinese screens on Friday, already raking in millions in ticket sales, despite years of tense political relations. The film, directed by Makoto Shinkai, which took Japan by storm, will be shown at as many ... ( read original story ...)
Hayao Miyazaki: Japan's godfather of animation?
It would be no exaggeration to describe Hayao Miyazaki as the godfather of animation in Japan - some might even say the world. Since his directorial debut in 1979, his gentle and whimsical children's movies have been hugely popular and become key cultural ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘comfort women’ — sex slaves used in WWII — demand The Apology
You can almost feel the government of Japan running out the clock. During the Second World War, tens of thousands of females in occupied territories were forced into slavery as “comfort women,” to be raped by Japanese soldiers. Today, a handful of ... ( read original story ...)
Casino bill clears Japan Diet panel after rapid deliberation
A bill to legalize forms of casino gambling in Japan passed a lower house committee Friday ... 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. ( read original story ...)
Domino’s Japan has had to scrap its reindeer delivery plans
Fans of reindeer and pizza, we’re terribly sorry. Cocktail recipe: Citrus prosecco sparkler It turns out that Domino’s Japan has had to scrap their new reindeer delivery scheme (*cough* admittedly adorable PR stunt *cough*), because, well, a reindeer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan regulators working on new rules to prevent leaks by company executives
Marking the first time that Japan will adopt statutory rules on corporate disclosure, the move will likely broaden the scope of current requirements put in place by the Tokyo Stock Exchange and clarify what constitutes material and insider information. ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan announce new sanctions on North Korea
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea and Japan on Friday announced their own fresh, unilateral sanctions on North Korea as their nuclear-armed neighbour warns of retaliation against toughened UN sanctions over the nuclear and missile tests it conducted ... ( read original story ...)
IOC: Tokyo's huge cost could give wrong message
A top IOC official renewed his demand Thursday that Japanese organizers further reduce their $18 billion budget ceiling for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, saying the figure could scare off cities considering bids for future games. IOC vice president John Coates ... ( read original story ...)
No LPGA Tour in Prattville for 2017 after Yokohama drops sponsorship
Yokohama Tires has chosen not to renew a three-year contract to bring the LPGA Tour back to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. No reason was given. The tour featured an annual gathering in Prattville of the world's best female golfers. The event was a huge ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei dips as investors take profits, on track for weekly gain
TOKYO Dec 2 Japan's Nikkei share average was poised for a weekly gain but dipped as investors locked in gains ahead of U.S. jobs data later in the session, with losses kept in check as higher Japanese yields lifted financial shares. The Nikkei was down 0.5 ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks higher with Nikkei headed for best close of 2016
Asian stock markets were broadly up early Thursday, with Japan’s Nikkei on track for its highest close this year, after major oil-producing nations signed a deal to cut crude-oil output. The Nikkei Stock Average NIK, +1.12% gained 1.1% to 18,513.2 in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Exchange Group Launch Their Own Blockchain Consortium
Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) has announced today that TSE, Osaka Exchange, Inc. (OSE) and Japan Securities Clearing Corporation (JSCC) will form a consortium of Japanese financial institutions to continue proof of concept (PoC) testing and discuss the ... ( read original story ...)
Universal Theme Parks To Bring Nintendo Video-Game Worlds To Life
Comcast-owned Universal Parks & Resorts plans to open themed areas based on Nintendo video games at its parks in Orlando, Hollywood and Osaka, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Universal Parks & Resorts And Nintendo Will Bring The Fun Of Nintendo To Life With Expansive, Highly …
In addition, Comcast NBCUniversal owns a 51 percent majority interest in Universal Studios Japan, in Osaka and has a license agreement with Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. The company has also announced plans for a theme ... ( read original story ...)