"Canada is not the only country whose nationals are detained in China," Kimihiro Ishikane, Japan's ambassador to Canada, told CBC News. "A certain number of our nationals are also detained in China." ... ( read original story ...)
Marriott Signs Sixth Courtyard Hotel in Japan
Marriott has signed its sixth Courtyard hotel in Japan. The Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya hotel will be leased by The Yomiuri Shimbun and Sekisui House, Ltd., a long-standing partner of Marriott, will ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire, Subaru And Travis Pastrana Are Taking Another Lap Of America
Bilko show, courtesy of Yokohama Tire and Subaru of America. Yokohama is sponsoring the two drivers in the contest, which runs May 4-11, and Subaru Motorsports USA will provide a pair of WRX STI ... ( read original story ...)
Protesters in Japan Rally After Accused Rapist Found Innocent by Criminal Court
Distrust against Japan’s criminal justice system has intensified after a Nagoya district court ruled a father was innocent — despite acknowledging the defendant raped his daughter more than once. ( read original story ...)
Osaka breezes past Hsieh to reach Stuttgart last eight
BERLIN (Reuters) - World number one Naomi Osaka made a winning start to her claycourt season by beating Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei 6-4 6-3 on Thursday to move into the quarter-finals of the Porsche Tennis ... ( read original story ...)
Hsieh sets up rematch with Osaka in Stuttgart
Osaka beat Hsieh on the way to her Australian ... Download The Times of India News App for Latest Sports News. ( read original story ...)
A Banksy rat? Tokyo city displays work ‘by famous artist’
Tokyo (AFP) - Tokyo on Thursday displayed a drawing thought to be the work of Banksy, as the city's mayor urged the famous and mysterious street artist to get in touch. Curious Tokyoites, tourists and ... ( read original story ...)
Mixed response as Birds of Tokyo play before ANZAC Day match at the MCG
https://images.performgroup.com/di/library/sportal_com_au/d4/be/birds-of-tokyo-performance_lqezff86f1mo1o5arrwh8duuc.png?t=1389497490&w=500&quality=80 Despite plenty of criticism, Birds of Tokyo have ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn Posts Bail Again After Tokyo Court Grants Another Release
(Bloomberg) -- Carlos Ghosn’s lawyers posted a $4.5 million bond to secure his release from a Tokyo prison for the second time, giving the deposed auto titan more time to prepare his defense against ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn: Tokyo court grants $4.5m bail to former Nissan boss
A Tokyo court has granted former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn bail set at 500 million yen ($4.5m; £3.5m), paving the way for his release from custody. He faces four charges in Japan over allegations of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court grants Carlos Ghosn bail
The Tokyo District Court has granted bail to former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn. The 65-year-old was detained for a second time earlier this month. Prosecutors then charged him with aggravated ... ( read original story ...)
Six best events in Tokyo for families and kids this Golden Week 2019
So go meet a few cute characters, including Hello Kitty and the Moomintrolls, sample about 100 different ice cream flavours, and marvel at the hundreds of koinobori dangling around the iconic Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to beef up security in preparation for Japan’s era transition
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announces the new era name "Reiwa" during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, April 1, 2019. [Photo/IC] TOKYO -- Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court approves ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn’s $4.5m bail
Nissan's former chief Carlos Ghosn looked set to walk out of a Japanese detention centre for the second time since his arrest last year on financial misconduct charges after a Tokyo court approved his ... ( read original story ...)
When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast: Navigating Japanese culture
In June, I will be travelling to Kyoto, Japan for the fifth World Parkinson Congress (WPC). WPC is a global Parkinson’s event that opens its doors to all members of the Parkinson’s community ... ( read original story ...)
Japan father, son win release before US trial in Ponzi case
LAS VEGAS — A father and son from Japan can be freed from federal custody to live with relatives in a rented Las Vegas apartment pending trial on fraud charges in what prosecutors call a $1.5 billion ... ( read original story ...)