45 new skyscrapers to dot Tokyo’s skyline by 2020 Olympics

Tokyo’s skyline is set to welcome 45 new skyscrapers by the time the city hosts the Olympics in 2020, as a surge of buildings planned in the early years of Abenomics near completion. The capital will see nearly 50 percent more new high-rise space in the ... ( read original story ...)

The US talks trade with Tokyo

The US vice president is in Japan for talks. Mike Pence is hoping to reassure Tokyo, a key ally, amid rising tensions over North Korea. The White House is also hoping the discussions will open the doors for US goods and attract infrastructure investment. ( read original story ...)

US VP Pence assures Japan: America is with you '100 percent'

TOKYO – From two continents, top Trump administration officials warned Tuesday that North Korea's latest failed missile launch was a reckless act of provocation and assured allies in Asia that the United States was ready to work to achieve a peaceful ... ( read original story ...)

Mike Pence in Japan to talk trade, North Korea threat

U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence and Japanese leaders began talks Tuesday expected to focus largely on trade with America's anchor ally in the region, though tensions with North Korea loomed large. Pence reassured Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that the U.S ... ( read original story ...)

The Latest: Japan says differences with US on economic talks

A Japanese official says a difference in approach remains with the U.S. despite an agreement on a framework for new bilateral economic talks. The official said Tuesday that Japan still hopes to bring the U.S. back into a multilateral framework such as the ... ( read original story ...)

The Latest: Japan and US set framework for economic talks

Japan and the U.S. have outlined a path forward for economic talks between the countries. The announcement followed an inaugural meeting Tuesday of the U.S.-Japan Economic Dialogue in Tokyo chaired by visiting U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Japanese ... ( read original story ...)

Pence says US stands by ally Japan on North Korea problem

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence assured Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday that the United States stands "100 percent" behind its anchor ally in Asia in working to defuse risks from North Korea's nuclear program. Pence struck a stern tone as he ... ( read original story ...)

Pence kicks off Japan talks, both sides seek 'near term' results

"In the past, U.S.-Japan economic relations have started from friction, but we're entering a new area where we start from cooperation," he told the news conference. "Instead of one side telling the other what to do, I want to start debate on a relationship ... ( read original story ...)

Rachel Notley leaves for trade mission to China, Japan

Premier Rachel Notley and an Alberta delegation fly to Beijing Monday as they embark on a 10-day trip to China and Japan to strengthen Alberta's trade ties in the region. Among those joining the Alberta group for part of the trip is Gordon Houlden ... ( read original story ...)

Pence, headed to Japan, turns focus to trade with key ally

TOKYO – U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is traveling to Japan for talks expected to focus largely on trade with America's anchor ally in the region. Concluding a visit to South Korea, Pence told business leaders in Seoul on Tuesday the administration is ... ( read original story ...)

Pence visits Japan, turning focus to trade with key ally

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Japan for talks Tuesday expected to focus largely on trade with America's anchor ally in the region. Concluding a visit to South Korea, Pence told business leaders in Seoul the administration is taking a fresh look ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama 'Spring Getaway' kicks off

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) has kicked off its "Spring Getaway" national rebate promotion with a tie-in to parent Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd.'s sponsorship of Chelsea Football Club, a leading English Premier League soccer team. Consumers ... ( read original story ...)

Vintage planes highlight Tokyo raid's 75th anniversary

DAYTON, Ohio -- World War II era bomber planes have rumbled over Ohio to begin events marking the 75th anniversary of an attack on Japan known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders' attack. The B-25 bombers that flew in Monday are on display at the National ... ( read original story ...)