Yokohama offices celebrate Premier League triumph

The club's fifth Premier League title was extra special for Yokohama, their first with the club since their logo started adorning our shirts in 2015. Kazu Sekiguchi, taskforce manager of Yokohama Chelsea, said: 'Our colleagues around the world were very ... ( read original story ...)

Japan racks up longest growth streak in over a decade

But if the dollar's recent slide continues, Japanese firms could lose that advantage, returning to the difficulties they faced for much of last year. Start your day right with the latest news driving global markets, from major stock movers and key economic ... ( read original story ...)

Princess Mako to lose Japan royal status by marrying commoner

Japan's imperial law requires a princess to leave the royal ... and the emperor's younger brother, Prince Masahito. After news of Princess Mako's upcoming engagement broke, Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga was quoted by Reuters news agency as saying ... ( read original story ...)

Japan economy expands at 2.2 percent annual pace in Jan-Mar

Japan reports that its economy grew at a faster-than-expected 2.2 percent annual pace in January-March. Economists had forecast a strong expansion in the first quarter for the world's third-largest economy, helped by a recovery in exports and consumer ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's Princess Mako to lose royal status by marrying commoner

Japanese Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Emperor ... Asked about the problem of the shortage in royals, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference: "There is no change in our view to proceed with consideration of steps to ... ( read original story ...)

'Japan Now' to Showcase Four Local Actresses at Tokyo Film Fest

Muses of Japanese Cinema' will feature Sakura Ando, Yu Aoi, Hikari Mitsushima and Aoi Miyazaki in the fest's 30th edition. The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) will showcase films starring local actresses Sakura Ando, Yu Aoi, Hikari Mitsushima and ... ( read original story ...)

Immigration detainees wage hunger strike at Nagoya facility

A 31-year-old Iranian man, who has been detained for about six months, told a Kyodo News reporter at the facility that he will continue the hunger strike until death if necessary as nothing has changed despite repeated pleas. An official of the Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Rubber : Fire hits Yokohama Clark warehouse

A huge fire engulfed the warehouse of Yokohama Tire Philippines, Inc. (YTPI) here Sunday afternoon. According to YTPI employees, the fire started at the firm's warehouse at around 3:15 p.m and is still going on as of posting time. No one was reported ... ( read original story ...)

Japan gets two new three Michelin-starred restaurants

The 36-seat restaurant is located in the city of Sapporo. Sushi Miyakawa now also boasts a triple-starred ranking. Three Michelin stars denote "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey," while two stars represent "excellent cooking, worth a detour." ( read original story ...)

North Korea’s actions ‘recipe for disaster’: US admiral

TOKYO — The top American military officer in the Pacific said Wednesday that North Korea’s recent military actions are “a recipe for a disaster” and warned against a sense of complacency in the face of increasing tensions on the Korean Peninsula ... ( read original story ...)

U.S. admiral calls North Korea's actions 'recipe for disaster'

TOKYO -- The top American military officer in the Pacific said Wednesday that North Korea’s recent military actions are "a recipe for a disaster" and warned against a sense of complacency in the face of increasing tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Adm ... ( read original story ...)