International delegates will meet in the prefectural capital of Nagoya from Nov. 22 to 23 for the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The birthplace of hybrid vehicles and home to industrial heavyweights such ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kyodo News Says Court Has OK’d Ghosn Release on Bail
TOKYO — The Tokyo District Court says it has approved the release of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn on 1 billion yen ($8.9 million) bail, ending nearly four months of detention. Tuesday's approva... ( read original story ...)
Japan court OK’s Nissan ex-Chairman Ghosn’s release on bail
The newly hired attorney, Junichiro Hironaka, is famous for winning acquittals in Japan, a nation where the conviction rate is 99 per cent. Hironaka said Monday that he had offered new ways to monitor ... ( read original story ...)
Raptors will play two preseason games in Japan
MIAMI -- Toronto and Houston will play a pair of preseason games in Japan next season. The NBA announced Monday night that the Raptors and Rockets will play on Oct. 8 and Oct. 10 at the Saitama ... ( read original story ...)
Raptors to play pair of pre-season games in Japan ahead of 2020 Olympics
Toronto and Houston will play a pair of pre-season games in Japan next season. The NBA announced Monday night that the Raptors and Rockets will play on Oct. 8 and Oct. 10 at the Saitama Super Arena, n... ( read original story ...)
Sushi, Skiing, and Snow Festivals: The 4-Day Weekend in Sapporo, Japan
Enter Sapporo. Presiding over the mountainous island of Hokkaido, the dynamic urban center is a bustling hot spot that offers all of the charms of Japan’s more frequented cities on a much more managea... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn lawyer to probe Tokyo’s role in lead-up to client’s arrest
“I’m closely paying attention to Nissan’s role [in the case] and if and how Meti may be linked,” Mr Hironaka said at a news conference in Tokyo when asked whether he thought there was any political fo... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tops ranking of best destinations in Asia-Pacific for bleisure travel
Tokyo has been named the best "bleisure" city in the Asia-Pacific region for providing the right balance of business activity, quality infrastructure and top leisure experiences in a new report publis... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Airport Route Case Foreshadows Massive And Risky Route Shifts
The Japanese government is in the process of ending its segregation of domestic and international traffic between Tokyo’s two major commercial airports. Four U.S. airlines are in the process of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Sleeping medication found in residence of medical intern accused of rape
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have discovered a sleeping medication inside the residence of one of two medical professionals in custody for allegedly drugging and raping a woman last month, r... ( read original story ...)
Japanese farmer interrogated over export of Wagyu sperm to China
The cattle farmer, from Tokushima Prefecture in southern Japan, has admitted selling the sperm and fertilised eggs for “several million yen” to a man he had never met before, Kyodo News reported, alth... ( read original story ...)
Villa scores 1st goal in Japan as Kobe beats Sagan Tosu 1-0
Naoki Ishihara scored in the final minute of regulation for Sendai. Gamba Osaka thrashed Shimizu S-Pulse 4-2 while Nagoya Grampus beat Cerezo Osaka 2-0. For more AP soccer: https://apnews.com/apf-Socc... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Marathon Results 2019: Men’s and Women’s Top Finishers
Ethiopians Birhanu Legese and Ruti Aga won the men's and women's races at the 2019 Tokyo Marathon in poor conditions on Sunday, respectively. Per the event's official website, the former crossed ... ( read original story ...)
Ethiopian Legese wins rain-hit Tokyo Marathon, Chumba third
TOKYO (AP) — Ethiopia's Birhanu Legese won the rain-hit Tokyo Marathon on Sunday, denying defending champion Dickson Chumba of Kenya a third consecutive title. Legese clocked a time of 2 hours, 4 minu... ( read original story ...)
Ethiopian Legese wins rain-sodden Tokyo marathon
TOKYO (Reuters) - Ethiopian Birhanu Legese cruised to victory at the Tokyo marathon on Sunday, winning in a time of two hours, four minutes and 48 seconds in miserable conditions to claim his first ma... ( read original story ...)
Athletics: Ethiopian Legese wins rain-sodden Tokyo marathon
TOKYO (Reuters) - Ethiopian Birhanu Legese cruised to victory at the Tokyo marathon on Sunday, winning in a time of two hours, four minutes and 48 seconds in miserable conditions to claim his ... ( read original story ...)