The European Union and Japan will hold a summit on Thursday in hopes of clinching a far-reaching trade deal, EU President Donald Tusk said Tuesday. The EU said in a statement that EU leaders and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe "are expected to announce a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Osaka enjoys winning Wimbledon debut
(Reuters) - Japan's Naomi Osaka made a winning start to her first Wimbledon campaign, beating Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-3 7-6(3) in the opening round at the All England Club on Monday. The world number 59 made her WTA main draw breakthrough in 2014 and ... ( read original story ...)
Cheese and cars at issue as Japan, EU inch toward trade pact
TOKYO -- Japan's foreign minister is expected to head to Brussels this week to seek a breakthrough in talks on a free trade agreement with the European Union. Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said over the weekend that he was hopeful the two sides would ... ( read original story ...)
Global stocks higher after Japan manufacturing gauge gains
BEIJING -- Global stocks rose Monday after a survey showed Japan's manufacturing outlook improving. KEEPING SCORE: France's CAC-40 rose 0.8 per cent to 5,164.01 and Germany's DAX added 0.6 per cent to 12,402.15. London's FTSE 100 advanced 0.5 per cent to ... ( read original story ...)
US says North Korea fired missile into Japanese waters
according to Japanese officials. The US said it did not pose a threat to North America. Meanwhile Pyongyang is due to make an "important announcement" later on Tuesday, reported South Korea's Yonhap news agency. This is the 11th detected missile launch ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese leader’s rule seen shaken by Tokyo election loss
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling party is scrambling to control damage from an embarrassing defeat in Tokyo's city assembly elections, but experts say the stunning results could mean the beginning of the end to Abe's long reign. Abe's scandal ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economic surveys show recovery in manufacturing
Japanese manufacturers are planning to increase investment as demand for exports recovers, surveys showed Monday in upbeat news for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as he copes with a major political setback following his party's defeat in Tokyo metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM’s party suffers historic defeat in Tokyo poll
Tokyo: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) suffered a historic defeat in an election in the Japanese capital on Sunday, signalling trouble ahead for the premier, who has suffered from slumping support because of a favouritism scandal. ( read original story ...)
Japanese airline apologizes for making handicapped man crawl up stairs
A Japanese airline apologized on Wednesday for forcing a wheelchair-bound man crawl up a flight of stairs to board his flight. Hideto Kijima, 44, said the incident occurred on June 5, during his return trip to Osaka, Japan, from the southern Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM’s party suffers historic defeat in Tokyo poll, popular governor wins big
TOKYO (Reuters) - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party suffered an historic defeat in an election in the Japanese capital on Sunday, signaling trouble ahead for the premier, who has suffered from slumping support because of a favoritism ... ( read original story ...)
Japan announces plans to land an astronaut on the Moon by 2030
Japan has announced plans to send an astronaut to the Moon by 2030, as part of a new strategy for space travel in the country. If successful, the mission would be the first time the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has sent a human being ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM’s party on track for big defeat in Tokyo election: exit polls
TOKYO (Reuters) - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was on track for a stinging defeat in an election in the Japanese capital on Sunday, exit polls showed, signaling trouble for the Japanese leader, who is suffering from slumping ... ( read original story ...)
Trump, Japanese Leader to Increase Pressure on North Korea
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Koichi Hagiuda told the Japanese news agency Kyodo, meanwhile, that Abe praised Trump for sanctions the United States imposed last week on a Chinese bank and individuals accused of laundering money for North Korea. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor’s party heads for big win in city election
The new party of the Japanese capital's populist governor appeared headed for a thumping victory Sunday over Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's scandal-laden ruling party in a Tokyo assembly election that could alter national politics, with Abe's historic defeat ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo votes in high-stakes city election
Tokyo residents were voting for the city's assembly in an election Sunday that could alter national politics as a populist governor aims to strengthen her base and challenge Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's scandal-laden ruling party. At stake are 127 assembly ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 will attract youth, offer gender equality: IOC VP
TOKYO -- IOC Vice-President John Coates says the addition of new sports at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will attract youth and create gender equality without driving up costs. In an effort to give the games a more youthful and urban appeal, the IOC has added 3 ... ( read original story ...)