By John Geddie, Tim Kelly and Trevor Hunnicutt TOKYO/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he hoped to add a trade deal with China to a slew of pacts he has already struck ... ( read original story ...)
Trump predicts China trade deal finalized in days as his Asia tour continues in Japan
President Trump told reporters as he flew into Japan that he expects to have a trade agreement with China finalized by the end of his tour of Asia. ( read original story ...)
Asian shares gain Japan’s Nikkei tops 50,000 level, as Trump seeks trade deals
Asian shares rallied and U.S. futures jumped Monday, with Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 topping 50,000 for the first time. Work on trade deals that might alleviate friction between the U.S., China and ... ( read original story ...)
Trump heads to Tokyo for trade, security talks before Xi summit
By John Geddie, Tim Kelly and Trevor Hunnicutt TOKYO/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump departed for Tokyo on Monday, where he was scheduled to meet Japan's emperor and newly elected ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s sushi legend Jiro Ono turns 100 and is not ready for retirement
Japanese sushi legend Jiro Ono won three Michelin stars for more than a decade, the world’s oldest head chef to do so. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Leader Faces an Early Test: Winning Over Trump
As Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks reassurance from President Trump on trade and security, she will likely play up her ties to Shinzo Abe, a mutual friend. ( read original story ...)
Permanent ‘Sailor Moon’ stage theatre to open in Tokyo’s Shinagawa Prince Hotel in 2026
A new permanent Sailor Moon stage theatre has been announced for Tokyo, giving fans a dedicated space to experience live performances inspired by the iconic anime and manga series. Titled the Pretty ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei tops 50,000 mark for first time on stimulus euphoria
Japan's Nikkei share average climbed past the 50,000 level for the first time on Monday, continuing a run of successive records on expectations of sizeable spending from the nation's new prime minister. ( read original story ...)
For Japan’s new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truck
President Donald Trump arrives Monday in Japan where new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is banking on building a friendly personal relationship with the U.S. leader to ease trade tensions. One key to ... ( read original story ...)
Police inspector arrested for taking upskirt images in Nagoya store
Nagoya prefectural police have arrested a 38-year-old police inspector from Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, on suspicion of taking voyeuristic images up a woman’s skirt. According to police, Hideaki ... ( read original story ...)
Tight security in Tokyo ahead of Trump visit
Tokyo police have tightened security in the capital ahead of US President Donald Trump's three-day visit to Japan that will begin on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Bears kill 1 person, injure 4 in Japan in record year for deadly attacks
Bears have been increasingly encroaching into Japan's towns due to factors ranging from a declining human population to climate change. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Bencic tames Noskova to win Tokyo title 10 years after heartbreak
Belinda Bencic breezed past Czech sixth seed Linda Noskova 6-2 6-3 to win the Pan Pacific Open title on Sunday, erasing bitter memories of her straight-sets defeat by Agnieszka Radwanska in the title ... ( read original story ...)
2 males in critical condition after being rescued from waters off Kaena Point
Honolulu Emergency Medical Services, Ocean Safety and Fire Department personnel rushed to Kaena Point this morning after two young men were found unresponsive in the ocean. HFD sent nine units staffed ... ( read original story ...)
Fishermen found unresponsive in the water off of Kaʻena Point
MAKAHA (KHON2) — Two fishermen are in critical condition after being found unresponsive in the water off Kaʻena Point. Ocean Safety received a 911 call around 9:30 a.m. from a concerned hiker who ... ( read original story ...)
Unresponsive swimmers pulled from waters off Kaena Point
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Two men are in critical condition after they were found unresponsive in the ocean off Kaena Point. The call came in at around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, after a hiker reported two ... ( read original story ...)