They say Kato has admitted to the allegation. The director of the Inspection Office commented, "We will take strict measures based on the outcome of the investigation." (Japanese original by Kentaro ... ( read original story ...)
Japan won’t deploy to the Strait of Hormuz, defense minister says
Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya said Tuesday he has "no plan" to send the country's self-defense forces to the Middle East in order to protect commercial shipping interests from countries like ... ( read original story ...)
Yoko Ramen now serving up Sapporo-style ramen on FM 2920 in Spring
Yoko Ramen opened July 8 at 3422 FM 2920, Ste. 190, Spring. The restaurant offers nine types of Sapporo-style ramen with flavors ranging from tonkotsu and miso to seafood and spicy chicken. ... ( read original story ...)
Shunsuke Nakamura aims to help Yokohama FC reach J1
Former Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura vowed Tuesday to “return the favor” to Yokohama FC for showing faith in him at age 41. Speaking at his introductory news conference, Nakamura said he aimed to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Wants to Win More Than Anyone Else
And then, months later, when Osaka lost her No. 1 world ranking at Wimbledon, and news outlets raced to describe the incident as “humiliating,” noting how she fled the “uncomfortably” silent press ... ( read original story ...)
Divers Meaghan Benfeito and Caeli McKay lock up Tokyo Olympic spots for Canada
GWANGJU, Korea, Republic Of -- Divers Caeli McKay and Meaghan Benfeito have secured two spots for Canada in the women's 10-metre platform event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. McKay finished third in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo commuters told to work from home to avert Olympic transport nightmare
(CNN) — More than half a million people in Tokyo are being asked to work from home as part of a trial scheme aimed at tackling transport congestion ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games in the city. Over 20 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-South Korea dispute is called ‘disturbing and unhelpful’ for the global economy
Japan and South Korea are large exporters of products such as chips and smartphone displays. An escalated trade fight between the two could be bad news for the global technology industry and consumers ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea accuses Japan of ‘lukewarm’ stand on North Korea sanctions
SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) - Relations between U.S. allies South Korea and Japan deteriorated on Tuesday with South Korea questioning Japan's commitment to U.N. sanctions against North Korea, while a South ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung, SK Hynix ask Korean firm to boost chemicals supply amid Japanese curbs
The move by the two chipmakers to secure supplies of hydrogen fluoride comes after Japan said earlier this month that it would tighten curbs on exports of high-tech materials used in smartphone ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands of Tokyo commuters told to work from home to avoid Olympic crush
Twenty million train rides are taken daily in the Tokyo. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Hundreds of thousands of employees in Tokyo will work from home for two weeks as part of a trial of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan trade minister blasts South Korea for ‘mistaken’ explanation after bilateral meeting
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Trade Minister Hiroshige Seko said on Tuesday it was "regrettable" that the South Korean government had made what he said was an erroneous explanation after the two sides ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Cites ‘National Security’ in Free Trade Crackdown. Sound Familiar?
“If the investigation concludes that our government has done nothing wrong, Japan should immediately withdraw its retaliatory export restrictions,” Kim You-geun, a senior South Korean national ... ( read original story ...)
Hakuho suffers first defeat in Nagoya; Kakuryu remains unbeaten
NAGOYA - Hakuho suffered his first loss of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, as fellow yokozuna Kakuryu kept his spotless record to take the sole lead. In the penultimate match of Day 9 at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe’s ruling bloc set for solid upper house win: polls
Similar polls taken by other media outlets, including the Kyodo news agency, showed support for ... bloc and other smaller parties including the Japan Innovation Party, which support ... ( read original story ...)
An American ninja in Nagoya
Making their debut in 2015, the troupe holds weekend performances at Nagoya Castle, drawing crowds of local visitors and overseas tourists with gravity-defying stunts, martial arts and swordsmanship. ... ( read original story ...)