We get funny looks as we moan blissfully through some of the finest food we've ever eaten. In fact, it turns out that Osaka is the culinary capital of Japan, news that temporarily evaporates thoughts of pink flowers and castles. It was once the centre of ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares to focus on Korean Peninsula tensions, softer dollar
Nikkei futures traded in Chicago and Osaka were both up 0.05 percent at 19,970 compared ... finishing the session at 21,830.31. In corporate news, Japan's Panasonic, Mizuho Financial Group and Japan Airlines, as well as Hong Kong's HSBC are expected ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe’s ‘Holy Grail’ of revising pacifist constitution increasingly elusive
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has achieved much of his conservative security agenda since taking office in 2012 but unless he can revive his flagging popularity, his goal of revising the pacifist constitution is likely to elude his ... ( read original story ...)
Trump and Japan’s Abe talk about ‘grave and growing’ North Korea threat
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said the talk between Abe and Trump lasted for about 50 minutes. "The role that China can play is extremely important," he told a news conference. "Japan intends to call on those countries involved - including ... ( read original story ...)
Japan factory output climbs in June, as inflation stalls
Japan's factory output rose in June ... The relatively upbeat data are a rare piece of good news for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's administration as it weathers a dip in public approval ratings amid allegations over cronyism and abuse of influence. ( read original story ...)
Japan Lifeline : Announcement of the Regulatory Approval For “HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System” (63KB)
Announcement of the Regulatory Approval For "HeartLight Endoscopic Ablation System" Japan Lifeline Co., Ltd. ("JLL") received regulatory approval for the HeartLight, Endoscopic Ablation System, manufactured by CardioFocus Inc. (USA) on July 28th. ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires its longest flying ballistic missile ever into the ocean off Japan
Japanese government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said the missile ... The day’s broadcast on state-run television had already ended when the news broke at around midnight Pyongyang time. July 27 is a major national holiday in North Korea called Victory ... ( read original story ...)
Japan factory output up in June: govt
Both reports are good news for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who swept to power in late 2012 on a pledge to reignite Japan’s once-booming economy with a policy blitz comprising massive monetary easing, stimulus spending and structural reforms. Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
US and Japan discuss ‘grave and growing’ North Korea threat
Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe spoke with US president ... Chinese vice commerce minister Qian Keming, asked at a news conference in Beijing about Mr Trump’s tweets, said there was no link between the North Korea issue and China-US trade. ( read original story ...)
N. Korea launches ballistic missile
Abe says Japan will stay on high alert #nhk_world_news https://t.co/ANOvhslnhD — NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) July 28, 2017 Suga, the Japanese spokesman, said Japan has lodged a strong protest with North Korea. “North Korea’s repeated provocative ... ( read original story ...)
Incumbent Yokohama Mayor Hayashi easily wins third term
YOKOHAMA – Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi easily won a third four-year term in Sunday’s mayoral election for the metropolis. The 71-year-old, who had the backing of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner, Komeito, beat ... ( read original story ...)
Incumbent Yokohama Mayor Hayashi on track to secure third term
YOKOHAMA – Incumbent Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi appeared certain to win a third four-year term by defeating two independent candidates in Sunday’s election, according to Kyodo News projections. Hayashi, 71, was running with the support of the ruling ... ( read original story ...)
Incumbent Yokohama Mayor Hayashi certain to secure 3rd term
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- Incumbent Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi appeared certain to win a third four-year term by defeating two independent candidates in Sunday's election, according to Kyodo News projections. Hayashi, 71, was running with support from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan venture ends rocket launch after communications glitch
The launch of a rocket by a private Japanese venture was cut short after liftoff Sunday due to a communications failure. Hundreds of spectators gathered to watch, applauding as the rocket took off from a launching pad on Japan's northern main island of ... ( read original story ...)
Private Japanese rocket launch aborted shortly after takeoff
TOKYO -- The launch of a rocket by a private Japanese venture was cut short after liftoff Sunday due to a communications failure. Hundreds of spectators gathered to watch, applauding as the rocket took off from a launching pad on Japan's northern main ... ( read original story ...)
After five-set win over Kobe Shinwa U, Japanese coach says PH volleyball team ‘getting better’
OSAKA, Japan — The national women’s volleyball team is starting ... Inc. acting president Peter Cayco arrived here few hours after the match and was greeted by the good news. “I want to congratulate the team for having a great camp,” said Cayco ... ( read original story ...)