The second official series order from HBO Max in 2019, Tokyo Vice is loosely inspired by American journalist Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Dec household spending falls for 5th straight month
Japan's household spending posted an annual drop for the fifth straight month in December, as consumer demand struggled to recover before a resurgence in coronavirus infections due to the Omicron ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan reach deal to cut tariffs on Japanese steel, fight excess output
Feb 7 (Reuters) - The United States and Japan on Monday announced a deal to remove Trump-era tariffs from about 1.25 million metric tons of Japanese steel imports annually after Washington granted ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set for lower start as global market volatility lingers
SINGAPORE — Shares in Japan looked set for a lower start on Tuesday as global market volatility lingers. The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 27,240 while its counterpart in Osaka was at ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka courtside in Dallas “watching tennis for fun”
Naomi Osaka is back on the tennis courts—this time, as a fan. The former World No. 1 was spotted in the stands at the inaugural Dallas Open over the weekend, and she’s been posting up a storm on ... ( read original story ...)
US and Japan reach deal to make most steel imports tax-free
The deal with Japan would exclude the first 1.25 million metric tons of imported steel from the tax. That amount of steel is equal to the average that Americans imported from Japan in 2018 and 2019, ... ( read original story ...)
The U.S. and Japan strike a deal to roll back Trump-era steel tariffs.
The arrangement was set to take effect Apr. 1. The deal will place restrictions on products that are finished in Japan using steel from other countries. To qualify for duty-free treatment, steel ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Yen-Pegged Stablecoin To Be Launched by Country’s Largest Bank
The best example of this is Japan where the biggest financial institution of the country has delved into something similar. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking, the trust arm of the financial group, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Data On Tap For Tuesday
(RTTNews) - Japan is scheduled to release a raft of data on Tuesday, headlining a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. On tap are December figures for household spending and current ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Japan reach deal to end Trump-era steel tariffs
The U.S. and Japan on Monday announced an agreement that will end steel tariffs imposed by former President Trump. State of play: The U.S. remove the 25% tariff for a limited amount of steel products, ... ( read original story ...)
No Big Deal, Just Naomi Osaka at the Dallas Open
But some sizzle couldn’t hurt, either, which is why it means something that Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion and arguably the most recognizable non-Williams female tennis player in the ... ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire Tokyo may be spooky but at least the PC system requirements aren’t
Ghostwire: Tokyo is set to come out in a little over a month, and the developer has just released the system requirements for the PC version of the game. When Ghostwire: Tokyo comes out on March 25, ... ( read original story ...)
“I do believe everything happens for a reason”: Simone Biles on life after withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics
Considered to be the greatest gymnast of all time, gold medal winner Simone Biles stunned fans last year when she withdrew from the team final at the Toyko Olympics. Biles' decision, made for mental ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand all smiles as Wongpattanakit claims Tokyo glory
Winning Thailand's only gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics - and the country's first in taekwondo - has sealed the status of Panipak Wongpattanakit as a national treasure. Five months after claiming the ... ( read original story ...)
When will Japan open its borders? Minister hints at possible reopening to foreign tourists
Other countries, however, are yet to announce their own plans for reopening. One country a lot of people are wondering about is Japan, which is hugely popular with overseas visitors. So when will ... ( read original story ...)
NYCFC signs center back Thiago Martins from Yokohama F. Marinos
New York City FC has a new center back. Earlier this morning, the club announced it signed Thiago Martins, a 26-year old defender from Brazil, to a three-year contract with an option for 2026. Martins ... ( read original story ...)