TOKYO, Jan 30 Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Monday morning after a stronger yen weakened export sentiment, while financial companies tumbled after data showed the US economy grew at a slower-than-expected pace. The Nikkei dropped 0.8 percent to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese freelancer feels Tokyo gave short shrift to Mideast hostages in 2015
Early on the morning of Feb. 1, 2015, Japan woke to the news that Japanese freelance journalist Kenji Goto, held hostage by Islamic State militants, had been beheaded. Fast-forward two years: Has the Japanese government learned anything from the hostage ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US set to confirm treaty covers Senkaku isles
TOKYO (The Japan News/ANN) - The new US administration of President Donald Trump intends to show within and outside the United States its stance to commit to the defence of the Senkakus as China accelerates its government vessels’ activities in the ... ( read original story ...)
B.C. earthquake-planning exercise inadequate: federal report
including the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami off Japan. Forty-metre waves devastated the coast and roared up to 10 kilometres inland, wrecking a nuclear-power facility. Almost 16,000 people died. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe to visit US, meet with Trump
Washington (CNN)Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe accepted an invitation Saturday to visit President Donald Trump at the White House next month. White House press secretary Sean Spicer confirmed the news on Twitter shortly after the two leaders had their ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cops arrest more members of ‘Pink Panda’ gang in theft of diamond
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested two more Chinese nationals believed to be members of the so-called “Pink Panda” gang in the theft of a large diamond at an exposition in Koto Ward, reports Nippon News Network (Jan. 27). ( read original story ...)
New Nissan Z-car Coming Out In Tokyo Motor Show? New Z Will Challenge BMW M2 & Porsche 718 Boxster S?
The new Nissan Z-car is reportedly coming out in the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show to be held in October. (Photo : Mark Renders/Getty Images) Nissan is gearing up to launch a new Z-car that is reportedly aiming to prove its superiority in the range of powertrains. ( read original story ...)
Japan artist says latest sticker graffiti aimed at Trump
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese graffiti artist "281 Antinuke" says his latest street art - politically-charged stickers plastered around central Tokyo - takes aim at U.S. President Donald Trump. Amid the bustling night life of Shibuya, a major shopping and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Girls Collection going to disaster-hit Kumamoto in ’19
announcing the plan at a Jan. 4 news conference, said the organizing committee will be set up around February to finalize contractual details. “It is a fun event that gives hope to young people,” Onishi said of the Tokyo Girls Collection. ( read original story ...)
Japan says foreign workers top record 1 million
Tokyo (AFP) - The number of foreign workers in Japan topped 1 million for the first time last year, the government has said, as the country looks overseas to offset labour shortages. Tokyo has moved little on loosening strict rules for foreign workers ... ( read original story ...)
2017 Tokyo Motor Show to host the Nissan Juke EV concept
Nissan has told reporters that their upcoming Juke e-Power concept (EV) will be unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show in October 2017 ... We shall share more news on the Juke EV concept in the months to come. ( read original story ...)
Foreign workforce in Japan tops 1m
The labour shortage is especially severe in the construction sector, where demand has spiked ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and for rebuilding following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Over 41,000 foreigners powered the construction industry as of last ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota to Show Supra Concept in October (Plus Two More Sports Concepts)
Japan’s signature auto show, the Tokyo auto show, was a must-see extravaganza of the country’s future sports-car ideas and eccentric concept cars throughout the 1990s. Then, as the Shanghai and Beijing auto shows grew in prominence and Korean cars ... ( read original story ...)
Light earthquake, 4.9 mag strikes near Shizukuishi in Japan
A light earthquake magnitude 4.9 (ml/mb) has struck on Saturday, 24 kilometers (15 miles) from Shizukuishi in Japan. Id of earthquake: us10007vxv. Event ids that are associated: us10007vxv. The temblor was reported at 22:40:29 / 10:40 pm (local time ... ( read original story ...)
Montreal moves forward on heated sidewalk project
The volcanic city of Reykjavik heats its streets through geothermal energy, while cities such as Sapporo and Oslo use electric heat. But despite their northern climates, big Canadian cities are behind the curve when it comes to keeping citizens' feet warm. ( read original story ...)
We're in for a ruff flight! Japanese airline now allows passengers to travel with their dogs in the main cabin
A Japanese airline has launched a special flight service that allows passengers to fly with their dogs in the main cabin. Japan Airlines' first 'wan wan jet' charter service departed on Friday from Narita airport near Tokyo and flew domestically to ... ( read original story ...)