It was the 1990s when a pair of Japanese butchers climbed aboard an airplane and travelled some 8,000 kilometres to visit a family-owned pork plant in rural Alberta. The local owners of Sunterra Farms ... ( read original story ...)
Graffiti spotted in Tokyo could be Banksy artwork – maybe
A piece of graffiti found at a monorail station in Tokyo, Japan, could be the work of British artist Banksy, say local officials. The drawing bears resemblance to a famous Banksy painting "Umbrella ra... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bars Women From Taking Part in Emperor’s Throne Handover
Japan will exclude all female members of the imperial household from participating in one of the key rituals during the throne’s handover from Emperor Akihito to his eldest son, Crown Prince Naruhito, ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair to Launch Seasonal Sapporo Flights in December
In time for the winter season, Finnair will be starting a new seasonal service from Helsinki to Sapporo, Japan. Operated by an Airbus A330-300, the route will be offered twice a week from December 15, ... ( read original story ...)
Whether she likes it or not, Naomi Osaka is a bona fide star
Osaka is now ranked No. 4 in the world and her game intimidates players like Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia, whom she beat 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday afternoon at Margaret Court Arena. When presented with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to cease in-country assembly of F-35 jets
The ATLA spokesperson referred Defense News to Japan’s Defense Ministry when asked why Japan will stop local assembly and checkout for its F-35s. The ministry has yet to respond to inquiries. However, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka coy on niggle after reaching third round
MELBOURNE: U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka called for the trainer and took a tablet during her dominant second round win over unseeded Slovenian Tamara Zidansek at the Australian Open on Thursday but d... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Japan’s Olympic Committee head to miss meeting – IOC
BERLIN (Reuters) - Japan’s Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda, investigated in France for suspected corruption linked to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, will not attend an International Olympic ... ( read original story ...)
Keysight Technologies Strengthens Support for Automotive Customers with New Facility in Nagoya, Japan
“Keysight is pleased to help expedite their mission critical development activities by leveraging our global automotive electronics test expertise here at the heart of Japan’s automotive industry in N... ( read original story ...)
Banksy in Tokyo? City launches probe
Tokyo is trying to verify if a drawing of a rat holding an umbrella that has been sprayed near a station is the work of the famous and mysterious street artist Banksy. "We noticed there is a drawing o... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court denies appeal by Nissan ex-chair Ghosn for bail
TOKYO -- A Tokyo court rejected Thursday another appeal by lawyers of Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn to have him released on bail. The lawyers had appealed a rejection by the Tokyo District Cou... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Tokyo court denies appeal by Nissan ex-chair Ghosn for bail
TOKYO—Jan 17, 2019—A Tokyo court rejected Thursday another appeal by lawyers of Nissan’s former chairman Carlos Ghosn to have him released on bail. The lawyers had appealed a rejection by the Tokyo Di... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka bashes through to third round
MELBOURNE: U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka eased through to the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday with a dominant 6-2 6-4 win over unseeded Slovenian Tamara Zidansek. The Japanese number o... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: US Open champ Osaka advances at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- The Latest on Thursday at the Australian Open (all times local): 5:10 p.m. U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka is through to the third round at Melbourne Park after beating Tam... ( read original story ...)
BOJ warns Japan faces new risks as population shrinks
TOKYO — Japan faces unforeseen risks in guiding economic policy as its population of about 126 million ages and declines, the governor of its central bank said Thursday. Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Ku... ( read original story ...)
Theerathon scooped by J1-League side Yokohama
SCG Muang Thong United have agreed the terms of a one-year loan contract for their left wing back Theerathon Bunmathan with J1-League side Yokohama F Marinos. Theerathon is currently playing for Thail... ( read original story ...)