TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s automakers’ lobby said on Tuesday it was dismayed by President Donald Trump’s declaration that some imported vehicles and parts posed a threat to U.S. national ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Mateus’ sublime volley opens scoring for Nagoya Grampus
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Japan defense minister calls for improved ties with South Korea
More recently, a Chinese court sentenced a Japanese man to five-and-a-half years in prison for "stealing state secrets," according to Kyodo News. Iwaya said conflicts "should no longer escalate" and ... ( read original story ...)
Zaferes leads a USA podium sweep in WTS Yokohama
With a dominant performance, American Katie Zaferes claims a hat trick in the 2019 World Triathlon Yokohama, with teammates Summer Rappaport and Taylor Spivey accompanying her in the podium in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy expands 2%, 2nd straight quarter of growth
TOKYO - Japan’s economy grew at an annual pace of 2.1% in the first quarter, marking the second straight quarter of expansion, according to government data released Monday. The Cabinet Office said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc. Is Doing Better Than People Realize
The government wasn’t expecting good news: Earlier this month ... Over the past fiscal year, Japanese companies’ planned capital expenditure levels rose to their highest levels in years ... ( read original story ...)
In a Surprise, Japan’s Economy Grew in the First Quarter, Despite a Slowdown in China
The release of the figures on Monday was good news for the country’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, who has made reinvigorating Japan’s economy a centerpiece of his appeal to voters. For decades, Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Steel keeps product prices unchanged in June for 6th straight month
TOKYO, May 20 (Reuters) - Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co Ltd , Japan’s top electric-arc furnace steelmaker, said on Monday it will hold all steel product prices steady in June, for the sixth month in a ... ( read original story ...)
African samurai: The black warrior who became a legend in feudal Japan
Such skills would later appeal to Oda, who also looked to Yasuke -- by then conversant in Japanese -- for news about the wider world. "Yasuke was initially viewed as a source of entertainment as he ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese restaurant in Campbell River, B.C., closing after 39 years
Front of Koto Japanese restaurant. The Campbell River eatery is set to close on May 25th after nearly 40 years in business. (Courtesy of Kenji Maeda) Campbell River's Koto Japanese Restaurant is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy expanded for 2nd straight quarter
The Japanese government says the economy grew at an annual pace of 2.1% in the first quarter, marking the second straight quarter of expansion. The Cabinet Office said Monday seasonally adjusted ... ( read original story ...)
Embattled boxing body faces Olympic inquiry before Tokyo ruling
The International Olympic Committee's executive board is expected to take AIBA out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics boxing tournaments. "We have got probably two hours to explain to a committee about ... ( read original story ...)
Nadal advances, Federer, Osaka withdraw from Italian Open due to injuries
Roger Federer and top-ranked Naomi Osaka withdrew before their Italian Open quarter-finals because of injuries on Friday. Federer reported a right leg injury ahead of his match against Stefanos ... ( read original story ...)
First ever Yokohama victory for Vincent Luis
With an incredible run over the 10k, Vincent Luis claimed his first ever victory in WTS Yokohama to make a serious statement over his intentions of fighting for the Series trophy. The French had an ... ( read original story ...)
Alberta Indigenous artisans selected to participate in trade mission to Tokyo
Heather Abbey, is the co-founder of Indig Inc. (Alicia Bridges/CBC News) The Cree businesswoman was the recipient ... The three southern Alberta artisans hosted a "Natives in Tokyo" fashion show ... ( read original story ...)
Superfast bullet train that rivals airplane flying times set to debut in Japan
Passengers will be able to travel 680 miles, from Tokyo and Sapporo, in less than four hours. Japan's next-generation bullet train reached speeds of 198 miles per hour on a test run on May 16.Jiji ... ( read original story ...)