S&P projects a rise to US$44.3 trillion at projected market exchange rates. The United States at US$2.2 trillion and Japan at over US$1.8 trillion, will again be the most prolific borrowers this year, accounting for 60 per cent of the total, followed by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's trade mission: Get through to Trump
TOKYO -- Japan's automakers and their pro-business government are flustered by the trade policies of President Donald Trump, but they're apparently hopeful the tension can be defused with something as simple as a conversation on the golf course. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo bid for Winter Olympics worths a shot
SAPPORO, Japan, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- With the Asian Winter Games winding down without a glitch in Sapporo, it is time for the three-time host of the continental event to seriously consider a bid for the Winter Olympics. Sapporo was the first Asian city to ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Asiad sets off alarm bells for China
SAPPORO, Japan, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Taken aback by the rapid progress made by the two East Asian neighbors, China is vowing to bounce back from a disappointing finish in the Asian Winter Games and to eventually shine when Beijing will host the Winter ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo High Court criticized for speedy decisions
SAPPORO – Over the past three years, more than 90 percent of the rulings by the Sapporo High Court have been handed down on the first day of a trial, triggering criticism from lawyers who say the judges aren’t looking into the cases carefully enough ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's 'King Kazu' extends record on 50th birthday
Miura, who scored 55 goals in 89 appearances for Japan prior to his international retirement in 2000, lasted 65 minutes at Yokohama's Mitsuzawa Stadium before being replaced by Tomohiro Tsuda, Kyodo news agency reported. Yokohama won the match 1-0 via ... ( read original story ...)
The 50-year-old footballer: Kazu Miura still going strong at Yokohama FC
One man who embodies the veteran moniker, though, is Kazuyoshi 'Kazu' Miura. There is no debate to be had here, with the Yokohama FC striker still going strong at the age of 50. He celebrates that landmark birthday today, and is showing no sign of slowing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's 'King Kazu' turns 50 with J-League start
Yokohama (Japan) (AFP) - Twinkle-toed former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura celebrated his 50th birthday by starting a J-League game for Yokohama FC on Sunday, marking yet another landmark in a storied career. Miura, the oldest Japanese to play professional ... ( read original story ...)
More questions about Osaka land sale to education group
The Finance Ministry said it had already destroyed records of negotiations over a questionable land sale to an educational group in Osaka that had links to the wife of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The disclosure, made Feb. 24, is expected to seriously hamper ... ( read original story ...)
The 50-year-old footballer: Kazuyoshi Miura still going strong at Yokohama FC
One man who embodies the veteran moniker, though, is Kazuyoshi Miura. There is no debate to be had here, with the Yokohama FC striker still going strong at the age of 50. He celebrates that landmark birthday today, and is showing no sign of slowing down ... ( read original story ...)
Penray, Yokohama
Yokohama has released the MYX S01, a 25-in. radial all-weather tire designed for graders, loaders and dozers. This new tire is in addition to the four other OTR tires and four commercial tires offered by Yokohama. Click here for more information. ( read original story ...)
Japan has Northern Territories deal ready for Russia
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is set to propose to Russia specific plans for joint economic development in what it calls the Northern Territories and what Moscow refers to as the Southern Kurils, The Nikkei has learned. In December, Japanese Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wants to set international drone standards
TOKYO -- Japan is set to take the initiative in proposing international standards for drones. The hope is that its proposed standards can win approval around fiscal 2025 -- and help Japanese companies take market share. Drones sometimes fall and can cause ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo bid for Winter Olympics worth a shot
SAPPORO, Japan, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- With the Asian Winter Games winding down without a glitch in Sapporo, it is time for the three-time host of the continental event to seriously consider a bid for the Winter Olympics. Sapporo was the first Asian city to ... ( read original story ...)
75th anniversary of Japanese-Canadian internment camps echoes as fears of Islamophobia rise
Maryse Zeidler is a reporter for CBC News in Vancouver, covering news from across British ... It was 75 years ago this week when the federal government issued an Order in Council to remove Japanese-Canadians from a 160-kilometre area off the B.C. coast ... ( read original story ...)
'Tokyo Ghoul' Season 3 News And Updates: Release Date Anytime Soon or Delayed Again?
"Tokyo Ghoul" season 3 has been a long time coming, and fans are getting impatient with every passing day. However, the studio that animates the manga is not ready to break some news about its release. The anime's production team are giving no updates ... ( read original story ...)