TOKYO — A Japanese startup that launched a rocket into space last month plans to provide low-cost rocket services and compete with American rivals such as SpaceX, its founder said Wednesday. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top two banks post double-digit full-year profit declines
“We have decided we should be prepared for a certain amount of credit costs for this year,” Mizuho Chief Executive Tatsufumi Sakai told a news conference, referring to money put aside to cover bad ... ( read original story ...)
Regional bank in Japan battles ultra-low rates with wine bar, sea urchins
SHIMONOSEKI, Japan (Reuters) - As years of near-zero interest rates in Japan make traditional lending barely profitable, one regional bank is seeking to drum up business through less conventional ... ( read original story ...)
Touring Tokyo and Kyoto
Tue, May 14: The Travel Lady Lesley Keyter joins Global News Morning Calgary with details on a two-city tour of Japan that includes Tokyo and Kyoto. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Rakuten Invests In H Collective’s ‘Brightburn’, ‘xXx 4’ – Cannes
Japan is a fantastic market, ripe with distribution opportunities ... Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. ( read original story ...)
Japan companies aim to boost productivity by hiring non-smokers
He was speaking a ceremony for a corporate consortium to reduce smoking held in Tokyo last month, the Japan News reported. More than 20 local companies and groups attended the event, the Japan News ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, a new award for the grand sumo champion: The Trump Cup
A sumo grand champion in Japan battles in feats of seemingly superhuman strength over 15 days to claim a pair of giant silver trophies named in honor of the nation’s emperor and prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors detail Ghosn’s alleged cash transfer in revised indictment: Kyodo
Tokyo prosecutors have filed a request to revise the content of their indictment of Carlos Ghosn for aggravated breach of trust, providing further details on alleged cash transfers involving the ... ( read original story ...)
Minister Bibeau concludes G20 ministerial meeting and visit to Japan
TOKYO, May 13, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, wrapped up a successful four-day visit to Japan where she represented Canada at the G20 Agriculture ... ( read original story ...)
Five nations emerge with victories as IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 conclude | iaaf.org
and Trinidad & Tobago ends US reign in the men’s 4x400m More bad news for the US followed in the men’s 4x400m ... one they never relinquished as darkness finally descended on the cool Yokohama evening ... ( read original story ...)
US dominates on night of dramatic event debuts at IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 | iaaf.org
The United States kicked off the IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 with a bang on Saturday (11), producing convincing victories in the competition’s two newest events. Competing before an appreciative ... ( read original story ...)
World’s fastest bullet train starts test runs in Japan
The world's fastest bullet train, which at its peak can top out at speeds of up to 400 km/h, has conducted its first test runs in Japan. On Friday, East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) unveiled their next ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Guide: Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is located in the eastern part of the city inside ... However, in the oppressive Japan summer heat, the walk to the castle tower could be brutal. The good news is are electric cars ... ( read original story ...)
Canada puts Tokyo 2020 Olympics women’s rugby berth on hold after loss to U.S.
LANGFORD, B.C. -- Canada's bid to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is on hold after a fifth-place finish at the HSBC Canada Sevens Series at Westhills Stadium. With the top four teams in the season ... ( read original story ...)
A Canadian track and field athlete’s route to Tokyo Olympics, explained
To qualify for next year's Summer Games in Tokyo, athletes can either achieve the toughened standard or gain entry based on their world ranking within a qualifying period that has been extended in ... ( read original story ...)
Siksika runner channels Billy Mills’s Olympic upset in pursuit of Tokyo 2020
Now, ManyBears hopes to find a sponsor that could fund his training as he tries to make it to Tokyo in 2020. "There's a lot of barriers that First Nations athletes face," he said. "For elite ... ( read original story ...)