USJ’s Osaka theme park to get ‘Dragon Quest’ attraction

Details about the new attraction will be announced later, according to USJ. The Osaka-based amusement park is also planning to open a Nintendo-themed area that will feature characters from Nintendo’s games, including “Super Mario,” by 2020. ( read original story ...)

Most Asia markets struggle but Tokyo back in black

HONG KONG: Most Asian markets struggled on Tuesday (Dec 20), with traders spooked by geopolitical concerns following deadly attacks in Europe, but Tokyo's Nikkei returned ... told Bloomberg News. International tensions also rose last week after China ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo shares open lower

Tokyo, Dec 20 (IANS) Tokyo shares opened lower on Tuesday on the firmer yen against the US dollar overnight. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 22.15 points, or 0.11 per cent, from Monday to 19,369.45, Xinhua news agency reported. The broader Topix ... ( read original story ...)

BOJ upbeat on economy, Kuroda shrugs off talk of rate hike

It’s therefore appropriate to continue with powerful monetary easing,” Kuroda told a news conference on Tuesday ... economist at Tokai Tokyo Research Center. “Kuroda says he is not targeting the yen, but in reality he is. He looked happy with ... ( read original story ...)

Mazda Dresses Up Two MX-5s for Tokyo Auto Salon

Mazda will be displaying two unique MX-5s at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon, showing off some new custom parts and paints. The first model is the RF Custom Style, based on the new fastback model which was revealed earlier this year. To give it some fresh ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Cement inaugurates 1mn ton plant in Trinco

Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) PLC commenced the initial testing of a cutting-edge cement manufacturing plant in Trincomalee at a soft opening ceremony held recently. The fully-automated, hi-tech plant is the company’s fourth mill and is slated to nearly ... ( read original story ...)

Legoland Japan to open in Nagoya in April 2017

NAGOYA - A new Legoland Japan theme park is set to open in April 2017 in Nagoya, in Japan's Tokai region. The park's operator said on Nov 25, that the park is 80 per cent completed and will hire over 600 staff members, according to The Asahi Shimbun ... ( read original story ...)

Why is Japanese anime getting big in China?

Japanese anime film Your Name has already been a huge success in its own country. And now it has become the country's most successful film yet at the Chinese box office. Despite the lack of big-name Hollywood stars or expensive stunts, it has taken nearly ... ( read original story ...)

Ronaldo hat trick leads Real Madrid to Club World Cup title

YOKOHAMA, Japan -- Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick on Sunday as European champion Real Madrid claimed its second Club World Cup title by beating Japanese side Kashima Antlers 4-2 after extra time. "This has been an unbelievable year for me and for the ... ( read original story ...)