Osaka University's strategy for long-term sustainability in the face of shrinking government funding emphasizes a new model of collaboration with industry based on the “co-creation of values”, says its president, Shojiro Nishio. Partnerships have ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 must address questions, says IOC’s Coates
Imai, a former Tokyo police director, died last week and Mori led officials in a moment of silence. The meeting concludes with a news conference on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Quebec maple syrup hits sweet spot on Japanese market, entrepreneur says
That meant learning how maple syrup gets from the thousands of maple trees outside his newly acquired Quebec sugar shack all the way to stores in his native Japan. Kaburaki specializes in importing Quebec-made products to Japan, from smoked salmon to honey. ( read original story ...)
Canada, Japan sign military pact ahead of G7 foreign ministers’ talks in Toronto
Freeland and Kono met last month in Tokyo where they affirmed their commitment to keep economic and diplomatic pressure on North Korea to end its nuclear program when they meet their G7 counterparts today in Toronto. The gathering is part of the regularly ... ( read original story ...)
Fed Cup: Japan wins decisive doubles to beat Britain 3-2
western Japan. (Meika Fujio/Kyodo News via AP) Kurumi Nara leveled the tie with a hard-fought 7-6 (7), 6-4 win over Watson in Sunday's second reverse singles before Kato and Ninomiya rallied to secure the win for the hosts. Britain's Johanna Konta returns ... ( read original story ...)
Nabi Tajima, world’s oldest person, dies in Japan at 117
Nabi Tajima died of old age in a hospital Saturday evening in the town of Kikai in southern Japan, town official Susumu Yoshiyuki confirmed. She had been hospitalized since January. Tajima, born on Aug. 4, 1900, was the last known person born in the 19th ... ( read original story ...)
The world’s oldest person, a 117-year-old Japanese woman, has died
TOKYO – The world’s oldest person, a 117-year-old Japanese woman, has died. Nabi Tajima died of old age in a hospital Saturday evening in the town of Kikai in southern Japan, town official Susumu Yoshiyuki confirmed. She had been hospitalized since ... ( read original story ...)
World’s oldest person dies in Japan at age of 117
TOKYO -- The world's oldest person, a 117-year-old Japanese woman, has died. Nabi Tajima died of old age in a hospital Saturday evening in the town of Kikai in southern Japan, town official Susumu Yoshiyuki confirmed. She had been hospitalized since January. ( read original story ...)
Japan concedes gap with Trump remains on trade framework
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japan conceded it was at logger-heads with Washington on whether the United States should rejoin the multilateral trans-pacific trade pact, as President Donald Trump's preference for a bilateral deal has created a 'gap' in view points. ( read original story ...)
Japan may soften trade stance as U.S. keeps up pressure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite calls to resist protectionism and for the United States to rejoin a multilateral trans-Pacific trade pact, Japan is gradually shifting gear to adjust to a trade environment shaken up by U.S. President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | World’s oldest person dies in Japan at age of 117
TOKYO | April 21, 2018 (AP)(STL.News)The world’s oldest person, a 117-year-old Japanese woman, has died. Nabi Tajima died of old age in a hospital Saturday evening in the town of Kikai in southern Japan, town official Susumu Yoshiyuki confirmed. ( read original story ...)
Fed Cup: Johanna Konta wins after Heather Watson loses to Naomi Osaka
Osaka broke again to take a 3-1 lead and, after fending off two break points for Watson in what proved to be the final game, served out by taking her third match point. Live scores, schedule and results Alerts: Get tennis news sent to your phone Konta is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Akita dogs melt foreign hearts
Hollywood actor Richard Gere, French film star Alain Delon and Russia's figure skating sensation Alina Zagitova have one thing in common: They adore Japan's Akita dogs. And they're not alone. In recent years, foreign ownership of one of Japan's most famous ... ( read original story ...)
Saga Nagoya Securities Comments on Allergan and Shire Pharmaceutical Acquisition
TOKYO, April 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Saga Nagoya Securities has recently reported and commented on the pharmaceutical company Allergan Plc as they fell nearly 5 percent on Friday, posting the biggest intraday percentage loss in over five months after ... ( read original story ...)
Arsene Wenger QUITS Arsenal: Boss tells stunned players and staff ‘I have bad news’ before announcing he will walk away after 22 years as he pens emotional farewell to fans …
The 68-year-old Frenchman, who joined Arsenal from Nagoya Grampus Eight all the way back in 1996 ... He introduced the sudden revelation by telling them 'I have bad news', before captain Per Mertesacker addressed his team-mates. Wenger's announcement ... ( read original story ...)
Arsene Wenger QUITS Arsenal: Boss to walk away at end of season after 22 years as he stuns unsuspecting players and bids emotional farewell to fans: ‘My love and support for ever’
who joined Arsenal from Nagoya Grampus Eight all the way back in 1996, stunned players and staff, telling them about his departure completely out of the blue at the club's London Colney training base. He introduced the sudden news by telling them 'I have ... ( read original story ...)