Canada and Japan have agreed to additional trade rules on motor vehicle safety and environmental standards, according to a side letter tabled in the House of Commons Tuesday. The new measures take eff... ( read original story ...)
Japan medical schools ‘rigged women’s results’
Japan's education minister said the scandal was "deeply disappointing". "I want the universities to make immediate and courteous responses regarding the situation of the applicants," Masahiko Shibayam... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘tankan’ economic survey shows sentiment flat
Still, analysts said the news was heartening after the economy contracted at a ... and suggest strong non-residential investment to come. Still, Japan's growth is dependent on exports and any slowdown ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya’s Cruise Traffic Profile Expands
The Nagoya Port Authority is expecting 42 calls from eight different ships this year, up from 33 calls and four ships last year. Additions include the Diamond Princess, Quantum of the Seas, Silver Sha... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Singapore battle London to host ATP Finals
Tokyo and Singapore are battling London to host the ATP Finals from 2021 to 2025, the governing body of men's tennis announced on Friday. The shortlist for the end-of-season showpiece also includes th... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans tighter regulation of tech giants
Japan has followed in the footsteps of other countries in scrutinising ... And the European Parliament in September approved a controversial EU copyright law that hands more power to news and record c... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Japan’s ‘tankan’ economic survey shows sentiment flat
TOKYO— A key quarterly economic survey by the Bank of Japan shows sentiment among large manufacturers remained unchanged, as worries about global trade tensions persisted. The “tankan” survey, release... ( read original story ...)
Photos from Japan space rovers show rocky asteroid surface
TOKYO -- Japan's space agency says more than 200 photos taken by two ... JAXA senior project member Takashi Kubota said at a news conference. One of the two rovers is believed to have travelled about ... ( read original story ...)
EU parliament approves ‘world’s largest’ free trade deal with Japan
Every evening, DW's editors send out a selection of the day's hard news and quality feature journalism. You can sign up to receive it directly here. The EU and Japan have signed an unprecedented free ... ( read original story ...)
A stable way forward with the Yokohama RV-02
The Yokohama BluEarth RV-02 has been specifically designed to meet the unique demands of CUVs and MPVs, offering great comfort and stability. In the past couple of years, the Crossover Utility Vehicle ... ( read original story ...)
Businesses in Japan’s Nagoya urged to invest in Bangladesh
Fatima made the call at a seminar organised in collaboration with Nagoya City Office of the Nagoya Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) at the chamber in Nago... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Lawyers protest detention of Kelly, Ghosn’s co-accused
TOKYO— Lawyers for Greg Kelly, the executive arrested last month with Nissan’s former chairman Carlos Ghosn on suspicion of underreporting Ghosn’s pay, are protesting his prolonged stay in Japanese de... ( read original story ...)
Upgrade Would Arm Japan with First Aircraft Carriers Since World War II
With such upgrades, Japan will “enable fighter jets to be operated from existing warships, if necessary to improve the flexibility of their operation,” according to a passage from the guidelines repor... ( read original story ...)
Consadole Sapporo general manager compares Chanathip Songkrasin to Captain Tsubasa
Thai football phenom Chanathip Songkrasin has been impressive since joining Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo and was recently hailed by teammates as the most valuable player. Half of his teammates believed ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Spirits: Try One Of These Spirits On Your Next Trip To Japan
It's snowing incessantly in Sapporo, the largest city in Japan's northern most island – Hokkaido. The interiors of a vibrant izakaya provided the perfect comfort from the sub-zero temperatures of a ty... ( read original story ...)
Osaka officials kick off preparations for 2025 World Expo
OSAKA – Less than two weeks after being awarded the event, Osaka leaders on Tuesday kicked off preparations for the 2025 World Expo. A formal prefectural headquarters to plan and prepare for the event ... ( read original story ...)