Tourism officials near Sapporo, which will host England v Tonga, said they would leave individual onsen owners to decide whether to admit tattooed bathers, according to the Kyodo news agency. The ... ( read original story ...)
Moon Urges Withdrawing Export Curbs as Japan Voters Back Them
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee traveled to Japan on Sunday to discuss the tighter controls with local business leaders, Yonhap News reported. Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki held ... ( read original story ...)
Yokozuna start strongly in Nagoya
NAGOYA - Yokozuna Hakuho survived a scare against new komusubi Abi on Sunday to open the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with a win and start off strong in his campaign for a record-extending 43rd ... ( read original story ...)
Japan machinery orders fall most in eight months in worrying sign for economy
However, external risks cloud the outlook for Japan's export-dependent economy, which would weigh on Japanese business confidence and could in turn put a drag on capital expenditure. That could fan ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan concerned over Iran’s uranium enrichment
Japan is expressing serious concern over Iran’s decision to ... compliance with its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers in 60 days. Abbas Araghchi told a news conference Sunday that he cannot ... ( read original story ...)
Does Japan’s experience vindicate MMT?
This does not mean that MMT has no merit, in Japan or elsewhere. In its campaign to increase the consumption tax, the Finance Ministry drilled into the public psyche the concept of “Ricardian ... ( read original story ...)
Japan machinery orders fall most in eight months in worrying sign of capex slowdown
However, external risks cloud the outlook for Japan's export-dependent economy, which would weigh on Japanese business confidence and could in turn put a drag on capital expenditure. That could fan ... ( read original story ...)
Grannies in running shoes deliver ramen for uber in Japan
"This is one area unique to Japan, and we are looking if we can expand to the rest of the world," the CEO said. To support its Eats business, as well as its nascent efforts to offer dispatch services ... ( read original story ...)
Consadole, Yamaga share spoils
SAPPORO - Promoted Matsumoto Yamaga held Consadole Sapporo to a 1-1 draw thanks to some good work from keeper Tatsuya Morita on Sunday. The hosts took the lead seven minutes in at Sapporo Dome, when ... ( read original story ...)
Unnerved by US-China trade war and deterred by property prices at home, Hong Kong investors are turning to Japan for real estate
Local investors join others from China in flocking to Japan to buy property, particularly hotels and private lodgings Tokyo and Osaka are the main markets of choice, with not even a tough law on home ... ( read original story ...)
Japan scopes out future Arctic research in Cambridge Bay
(Polar Knowledge Canada) A Japanese research institute is seeking to deepen its collaboration with Canadian scientists and Inuit to further research in the Arctic and understanding of the impacts of ... ( read original story ...)
Federal food agency defends transport of live horses for slaughter, human consumption in Japan
There have also been injuries, there have been deaths over the last several years," Breder told CBC News. "Generally speaking, the shipments are not safe for horses. We know that for a fact." Canada ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka falls in first round
Naomi Osaka: I feel like I’m about to cry. WIMBLEDON, England—Naomi Osaka’s 16-match Grand Slam winning streak has been followed by a two-match losing streak at majors, and as she haltingly ... ( read original story ...)
Finance and health ministers have to structure healthcare systems well to maximise benefits: DPM Heng
OSAKA: Finance and health ministers have the responsibility of structuring their healthcare systems well, managing costs, and delivering the best outcomes for every dollar spent, Deputy Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea assessing financial sector risks of wider row with Japan
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea is assessing the risks of a row with Japan over forced wartime labor spreading to the financial sector, including loans and investments by Japanese institutions, the ... ( read original story ...)
Why Australian investors are heading to Japan’s ski fields
Australians are travelling in ever-growing numbers to ski in Japan and this is leading to an increasing number of them buying a property that they can rent out when they’re not there, as well as ... ( read original story ...)