A dozen national Olympic committees have been given a quick look at Tokyo's venue preparations for the 2020 Summer Games. Mark England of the British Olympic Association says they were impressed. "We haven't had many questions to ask the organizing ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka: Man, 61, arrested over fatal assault of mother
... Prefectural Police have arrested a 61-year-old man over the fatal assault of his mother at their residence in Osaka City, reports TBS News (Mar. 27). At around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, police were tipped off about an incident at the residence by a caller ... ( read original story ...)
Jergensen Wins 2018 Yokohama Sonora Rally
Bahia Kino, Sonora, Mexico (March 26, 2018) – The 2018 Yokohama Sonora Rally came to a close on Friday at the beautiful seaside resort of Bahia Kino, in Sonora, Mexico. With the finale feast underway at Mariscos Bahia, competitors, crew family and ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Tokyo
TOKYO -- Japan's famous cherry blossoms have reached full bloom in Tokyo as spring-like weather descends on the nation's capital. Crowds flocked Monday to popular spots in much of Japan to enjoy the sea of delicate pink and white blooms. Some laid down ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe seeks to remove ‘balance’ requirements in broadcast news
TOKYO (Reuters) - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants to repeal a Japanese law requiring broadcasters to show impartiality, a step critics fear will lead to sensational reporting and polarize views, just as a similar move has been blamed for doing in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Hong Kong bounce back in mixed day for Asia markets
Tokyo and Hong Kong recovered from early losses on a mixed day ... Adding to the negative sentiment was news that Trump had installed a hardline hawk, John Bolton, as his national security adviser, stoking geopolitical worries. - 'Room for miscalculation ... ( read original story ...)
AP PHOTOS: Cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Tokyo
Japan's famous cherry blossoms have reached full bloom in Tokyo as spring-like weather descends on the nation's capital. Crowds flocked Monday to popular spots in much of Japan to enjoy the sea of delicate pink and white blooms. Some laid down picnic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Akie Abe ‘First Lady’ role now puts her in scandal’s spotlight
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s first lady, Akie Abe, once known mainly for embracing progressive causes that put her at odds with her conservative spouse, is now in the hot seat as doubts revive about a murky land sale to a nationalist school to which she had ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama plans guide service to keep business travelers in city
YOKOHAMA--City government officials here are testing an online “matching” program aimed at keeping business travelers--and their wallets--in Yokohama during their spare time. Crowds of non-Japanese visit this port city for business purposes, but many ... ( read original story ...)
Barack Obama describes North Korea as ‘a real threat’ during speech in Tokyo
“North Korea is an example of a country that is so far out of the international norms and so disconnected with the rest of the world,” Mr Obama told a packed hall in Tokyo overnight. He stressed that the effort to get North Korea to give up nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
Japan condom makers hope for 2020 Olympic lift
Japanese condom makers are ramping up preparations ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, seeing a golden opportunity to showcase their world-record ultra-thin products. For years, hundreds of thousands of condoms have been distributed for free to ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Hayato Japan Fair at Brockton
High school students from Hayato School in Yokohama Japan presented a unique cultural experience ... photo Cindy Goodman, North Shore News ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe apologizes amid cronyism scandal, vows to revise constitution
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, his ratings in a slump amid a suspected cronyism scandal and cover-up, apologized again on Sunday for causing anxiety and loss of confidence in his government. Protesters urged Abe to resign ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, VN mimes come to Hanoi
VNS Japan, VN mimes come to Hanoi, entertainment events, entertainment news, entertainment activities, what’s on, Vietnam culture, Vietnam tradition, vn news, Vietnam beauty, news Vietnam, Vietnam news, Vietnam net news, vietnamnet news, vietnamnet bridge ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FSA Warns Binance to Comply with Licensing Requirements
Japan’s top securities regulator has issued a formal warning to cryptocurrency exchange Binance that in needs to comply with licensing requirements in order to continue operations. The news, which the Financial Services Agency (FSA) published in a ... ( read original story ...)
Canada’s Jones beats Japan in playoff tuneup at women’s world curling playdowns
NORTH BAY, Ont. -- Canada's Jennifer Jones locked up the top seed at the world women's curling championship Friday with an 8-5 win over Japan's Tori Koana. Jones scored three points in the third end and took an 8-2 lead by stealing a pair in the sixth. ( read original story ...)