OTTAWA — As Canada, Japan and nine other countries prepare to sign the rebooted Trans-Pacific Partnership this week in Chile, some see it as a way to set the stage for closer relations with China. They are hoping to send a message not so much to the ... ( read original story ...)
Kim Kardashian Jets Out of Tokyo in — What Else? — Super Fancy Cream Sweatpants
On Saturday, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star was spotted at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport, wrapping up a trip to Japan with sisters Kourtney Kardashian, and Khloé Kardashian. For her airplane outfit, Kim, 37, rocked a monochromatic ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese volcano erupts, dozens of flights grounded
TOKYO -- A volcano in southern Japan that appeared in a James Bond film has erupted, shooting smoke and ash thousands of metres (feet) into the sky and grounding dozens of flights to and from a nearby airport. The Meteorological Agency says the Shinmoedake ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s navy appoints first woman to command warship squadron
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's navy on Tuesday appointed the first woman to command a warship squadron, including the flagship Izumo helicopter carrier, as it tries to lure more females to make up for a dearth of male recruits in graying Japan. Ryoko Azuma ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ancient sport of sumo needs some brighter days
The altercation dominated news programs and headlines for weeks. Adding to the bad publicity, the sport's top-ranked referee was forced to resign earlier this year over a sexual harassment scandal. Shikimori Inosuke apologized to the Japan Sumo Association ... ( read original story ...)
Calgary already getting accolades from IOC as officials gather in Pyeongchang
But similar shout-outs were also given to three other cities that could end up being Calgary’s major rivals to host another Olympics, including Sapporo, Japan; Stockholm, Sweden; and Sion, Switzerland. In its first official news conference with ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Commissions Oil Tanker To Combat Chinese Presence In East China Sea
A new oil tanker commissioned by Japan to carry fuel to Okinawa will fight a growing Chinese presence in the East China Sea, according to sources familiar with the geopolitical plan. Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces are planning for a 300,000-barrel ... ( read original story ...)
Japan urges U.S. to shun steel tariffs but makes no threats
“High quality steel and aluminum exports from (U.S.) ally Japan are not at all affecting U.S. national security but rather are contributing to U.S. employment and the economy,” Seko told a news conference. U.S. President Donald Trump last week proposed ... ( read original story ...)
Hiroshima beats Urawa 2-1 in opening round of J-League
On Saturday, promoted Nagoya Grampus beat Jubilo Iwata 1-0. Also, Vegalta Sendai defeated FC Tokyo 1-0 on a 57th-minute goal from Naoki Ishihara, while Mu Kanazaki scored in the 78th minute as Kashima Antlers beat Gamba Osaka 1-0. Shimizu S-Pulse defeated ... ( read original story ...)
Frozen yellow waterfall in Japan
( read original story ...)
Tokyo: 2 yakuza nabbed in alleged assault of acquaintance
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested three persons, including two organized crime members, over the alleged assault of a male acquaintance in Katsushika Ward last year, reports TBS News (Mar. 2). In October, Tomoyuki Yamamoto, 49 ... ( read original story ...)
Review: A young man’s infatuation with Tokyo in the 1970s
At a time when there still weren't a lot of foreigners in Japan, Ian Buruma moved to Tokyo to immerse himself in the esoteric world of avant-garde Japanese theatre and film. Back in Amsterdam, he had happened to catch a performance by an experimental ... ( read original story ...)
Air India flight diverted due to medical emergency
NEW DELHI: A San Francisco-bound Air India flight from Delhi was diverted to Sapporo in Japan after a medical emergency was reported on-board, the airline said today. An airline spokesperson said a passenger suffered heart problem and was admitted to a ... ( read original story ...)
Automation comes to news-gathering in Japan
JX Press Corp., headed by 29-year-old entrepreneur Katsuhiro Yoneshige, offers live feeds of witness accounts of crimes, accidents and other emergencies posted on social media to all five major TV networks in Tokyo, NHK and Kyodo News, as well as several ... ( read original story ...)
AI’s flight diverted after medical emergency
NEW DELHI: A San Francisco-bound Air India flight from Delhi was diverted to Sapporo in Japan after a medical emergency onboard, the airline said on Monday. An airline spokesperson said a passenger on the flight had suffered a heart problem and that an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan car giants team up to build hydrogen stations
Top Japanese carmakers said on Monday they were teaming up to nearly double the amount of hydrogen stations in Japan, as the car-mad country seeks to head off competition from China and Germany. Toyota, Nissan and Honda formed a joint venture with major ... ( read original story ...)