Casino resort to include conference facilities, exhibition hall, hotel and theater and is expected to open in autumn 2029, 4 years after Osaka hosts World Expo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves its first legal casino to be built in Osaka
The Japanese government yesterday said it has approved a controversial plan to build the country’s first legal casino in Osaka, hoping to draw tourists after years of wrangling. The local governments ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Shimizu warns of ‘extremely high’ uncertainty over Japan’s economy
Assistant Governor Tokiko Shimizu said on Friday there had been "extremely high" uncertainty regarding Japan's economy, as slowing global growth and recent financial market stress cloud its ... ( read original story ...)
G7 ministers to offer cautious backing of Japan’s climate strategy – draft
By Kate Abnett and Makiko Yamazaki BRUSSELS/TOKYO (Reuters) -Climate ministers from the Group of Seven countries are set to agree that ammonia could be used to cut emissions from fossil fuel-based ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea to hold first security talks in 5 years, Tokyo says
Japan and South Korea will hold security talks in Seoul on April 17, the first such meeting since March 2018, Japanese foreign and defense ministries announced on Friday. ( read original story ...)
I flew from Tokyo to LA on Japan’s largest airline. The spacious and comfortable cabin made the 10-hour ride easy.
Japanese carrier ANA operates the world's largest fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, each boasting generous legroom and a footrest in economy. ( read original story ...)
Long to-do list for Osaka casino, 2030 target tight: pundits
Referring to key partners on the planned scheme, Joji Kokuyro, managing director of Japan-based industry consultancy Bay City Ventures Ltd, stated: “There is still the need for Osaka and the MGM [Resorts International]/Orix [Corp] consortium to sign their final agreement, ( read original story ...)
Japan inflation seen persisting, export slowdown to push up trade deficit – Reuters poll
Japan's core consumer inflation likely held steady in March, a Reuters poll of 19 economists showed, highlighting persistent price strains and keeping the central bank under pressure to shift away from stimulus. ( read original story ...)
Japan, S.Korea to hold first security talks in 5 years, Tokyo says
Japan and South Korea will hold security talks in Seoul on April 17, the first such meeting since March 2018, Japanese foreign and defense ministries announced on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Sniff test: Japan declares war on hayfever woes
Japan's prime minister vowed Friday to tackle an insidious enemy that causes enormous economic damage and misery for the country's citizens each year: pollen.This year's season has been described as the worst in around a decade by experts and sufferers alike, ( read original story ...)
Man arrested over attempted murder in central Japan, another suspect with knife at large
A 60-year-old corporate employee was arrested on April 14 after he and another man were found collapsed and bleeding on the property of a co・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks extend rally to 6 days on Fast Retailing, trading houses
Tokyo stocks rose for the sixth straight session Friday as market heavyweight Fast Retailing Co., operator of the Uniqlo clothing cha ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-based space startup plans world-first moon landing
A moon lander operated by Tokyo-based ispace Inc. will attempt to land on the moon at around 1:40 a.m. Japan Time on April 26 at the earliest, the startup has announced. If successful, the ... ( read original story ...)
Donald Keene corner in Tokyo school library guides students to Japan’s favorite old stories
TOKYO -- A high school librarian has set up a Donald Keene book corner to offer students an entryway to enjoying Japanese literature beyond the scope of class lessons, with the late literature scholar ... ( read original story ...)
2025 Osaka World Expo ceremony marks start of venue construction
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren Chairman Tokura Masakazu joined more than 250 people on Thursday on Yumeshima in Osaka Bay. The artificial island will be the venue for "Expo 2025 Osaka, ( read original story ...)
Shinkai sticking to what he knows best: Japan, youth, anime
Makoto Shinkai doesn’t yet know the story he will tell in his next film, only that it will be about what he knows best. It will be set in Japan and will star someone with a heart of gold who ... ( read original story ...)