Tokyo’s party started the moment Rio 2016 said goodbye

It also marked the beginning of the home straight for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Tokyo’s segment during the Closing Ceremony was amazing. Bring on the real thing in three years’ time. We are confident that we raised expectations for the Tokyo 2020 ... ( read original story ...)

McMaster students touring nuclear disaster site in Japan

They are part of the Fukushima Ambassador Program, which is funded by the Japanese government and the nuclear plant's operator, Tokyo Electric Power Co. The initiative is designed to teach students from around the world about the physical, economic and ... ( read original story ...)

Citi to Move 1,200 Workers in Tokyo Office Shift

Sign up here to receive our newsletter. Citigroup Inc. will move its Japan headquarters and about 1,200 employees to a new building in Tokyo by the end of the third quarter, according to people familiar with the matter. The New York-based firm will ... ( read original story ...)

Shiga pair served murder warrants over slaying of Nagoya woman

NAGOYA – Two suspects in custody for allegedly dumping the body of a Nagoya woman in Shiga Prefecture have been served fresh arrest warrants for robbery and murder, police said. Officers not made clear whether Ichiya Nishida, 21, and an 18-year-old male ... ( read original story ...)

Japan preparing for ‘cyberspace war’: North Korea

North Korea has accused Japan of building a cyberspace attack force in its military for attacking the computer systems of rival countries, under the pretext of self-defense. The Japanese Defense Ministry is planning to boost the size and capability of its ... ( read original story ...)

Japan launches satellite for better GPS system

Japan on Saturday launched the third satellite in its effort to build a homegrown geolocation system aimed at improving the accuracy of car navigation systems and smartphone maps to mere centimetres. An H-IIA rocket blasted off at about 2:30 pm (0530 GMT ... ( read original story ...)

Hawaiian Airlines will upgrade Honolulu-Sapporo service

“We are delighted to offer our Sapporo guests the comfort and amenities of the A330 aircraft as they enjoy the Hawaiian hospitality that defines our in-flight experience,” Takaya Shishido, country director of Japan at Hawaiian Airlines, said in a ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Airlines W17 Sapporo service changes

Singapore Airlines in recent schedule update revised planned operational aircraft for its Singapore – Sapporo New Chitose winter service. Operating as daily service from 04DEC17 to 06JAN18 (SIN departure, excluding selected dates in the first week of ... ( read original story ...)