Casino operators eye Yokohama

Officials in Yokohama say 22 companies have joined the RFI process for developing property in the region, which could include a casino. Nine of the companies are integrated resort operators and six mo... ( read original story ...)

Osaka leaders revel as casinos bid for attention

View from Osaka is a monthly column that examines the latest news from a Kansai perspective. Police are on alert for SMS phishing attacks in which scammers claim to be from parcel delivery firm Sagawa ... ( read original story ...)

Japan value China rivalry with Tokyo target in mind

“Not only these four sports, in various sports China is still number one in Asia,” Yasuhiro Yamashita, who heads Japan’s 1000-plus contingent, including 752 athletes, told a news conference. “I’m look... ( read original story ...)