Japan’s PM defends its automakers against U.S. import probe

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he would seek to convince President Donald Trump of the crucial role his country’s automakers play in boosting the U.S. economy. The Trump administration decided last week to begin a ... ( read original story ...)

Sumo: Tochinoshin’s journey to come full circle in Nagoya

Five years after an injury at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament nearly ended his career at the age of 25, Georgian wrestler Tochinoshin will return to Nagoya in July as an ozeki. The 30-year-old, whose real name is Levan Gorgadze and who will become the ... ( read original story ...)

Pair of Japanese premium melons sell for record US$29,300

A single pair of premium melons on Saturday fetched a record 3.2 million yen (US$29,300) at auction in Japan, where the fruit is regarded as a status symbol. Seasonal fruit offerings in Japan routinely attract massive sums from buyers seeking social ... ( read original story ...)

Japan ex-PM Nakasone, witness to war and success, turns 100

TOKYO — One of Japan’s most prominent former leaders, Yasuhiro Nakasone, has turned 100, fitting in a country known for longevity. As a World War II naval officer, he witnessed the depth of Japan’s defeat and devastation. He presided over Japan in ... ( read original story ...)

A bit of Japan in gujarat

The success of the first Japanese Industrial Park at Mandal has led to a second project at Khoraj, and a slew of investments from Japanese industrial giants. With the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Metro project and the Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Rail project ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka Is the Coolest Thing in Tennis

At Indian Wells, Naomi Osaka looked like she could beat any tennis player in the world. She’d entered the tournament unseeded, having never won a WTA title before. But in the heat of the desert, she proceeded—efficiently and almost cruelly—to ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo cops: Suspected prowler admits to ‘150 cases’

Takahiro Ishida (Twitter) TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 60-year-old suspected burglar who has claimed responsibility for more than 100 cases, reports TBS News (May 25). Earlier this month, Takahiro Ishida, of no known occupation ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo: Man nabbed in swindle of elderly woman in Higashi Kurume

Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a man sought in the swindle an elderly woman out of 1 million yen in Higashi Kurume City last month, reports Nippon News Network (May 25). On April 18, the woman was told on the telephone by a person claiming to be ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s prime minister heads to Russia for talks with Putin

TOKYO – Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is heading to Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin, in hopes of making progress on joint economic projects on disputed islands as a step toward resolving the decades-old territorial row. Abe said ... ( read original story ...)

Invasive species of Japanese beetle discovered in Vancouver

The Japanese beetle, an invasive pest native to Japan ... The City and Park Board said in a joint news release that they will be working closely with the CFIA and British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture to respond to the presence of this invasive pest. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo: Vietnamese massage parlor provided sex without license

Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested the manager of a Vietnamese massage parlor in Minato Ward for providing sex services without proper licensing, reports Nippon News Network (May 23). In April, Tran Thi Han, the 41-year-old manager of Princess ... ( read original story ...)