It’s more widely offered in Japan though, especially in hubs such as Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo. But even there, people have been cautioned against taking a bite of undercooked chicken. In July, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare warned that ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba to unveil extent of U.S. nuclear business writedown on February 14
TOKYO Japan's Toshiba Corp (6502.T) said it will unveil the extent of the writedown on its U.S. nuclear business on Feb. 14 when it reports its results for the quarter ended Dec. 31. The laptops-to-engineering conglomerate, still recovering from a $1.3 ... ( read original story ...)
Brits, Czechs claim world's most powerful 'super laser'
There are two behemoths of this kind -- the one-petawatt Texas Petawatt Laser in Austin and the two-petawatt Laser for Fast Ignition Experiments (LFEX) in Osaka, Japan. One petawatt equals one million billion watts Those lasers "have a very high peak power ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya mayor should "kneel and apologize" for Nanjing Massacre: FM
BEIJING, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura should kneel and apologize to the Chinese people for the Nanjing Massacre in 1937, a spokesperson said Tuesday. The comment came after Kawamura downplayed the severity of APA, a Japanese hotel ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls on strong yen; Trump's protectionism weighs
TOKYO, Jan 24 Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday morning after the dollar weakened to a seven-week low against the yen overnight, while concerns about the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's protectionist views continued to weigh on sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Japan's military launches first communications satellite
TOKYO -- Japan's Defence Ministry has launched its first communications satellite. The Kirameki-2 satellite lifted off Tuesday on board an H-2A rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan. The ministry says it is the first of three ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei drops on stronger yen, Trump's 'America First' views
TOKYO Jan 23 Japan's Nikkei share average dropped more than 1 percent on Monday as exporters fell on a stronger yen, while sentiment was subdued on concern over U.S. President Donald Trump's protectionist trade views. The Nikkei dropped 1.3 percent to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's vending machines tell you a lot about the country's culture
Last weekend, I returned from a trip to Japan to help Business Insider launch its latest international edition, Business Insider Japan. After spending two weeks in Tokyo, one aspect of the city continued to strike me after I returned: the overwhelming ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-SHANON announces IPO on TSE Mothers on Jan.27
Says its stock will begin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Mothers on Jan. 27, under the symbol "3976" * The company will offer a total of 150,000 shares * Says the nominal offering price as of filing date of Registration Statement is 1,380 yen ... ( read original story ...)
Elements of sleeper train revived as Tokyo hostel
Restrooms, shower rooms and a kitchen are shared. Although it looks like a typical hotel, the Train Hostel Hokutosei in Tokyo is based on a once-popular sleeper train. Photo / Japan News-Yomiuri Many of the interior items, including the bunk beds ... ( read original story ...)
Panel report supports letting Japan's emperor abdicate
TOKYO -- A government panel studying a possible abdication of Japanese Emperor Akihito released an interim report Monday in favour of enacting special legislation that would apply to him but not to future monarchs. The panel is looking at how to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc believes Abe, Trump don't want to see excessive yen weakness: Reuters poll
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese companies believe that neither U.S. President Donald Trump nor Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe want to see the yen weaken significantly, a Reuters poll showed, a development they worry could spark an unwelcome political backlash. ( read original story ...)
Japan's PM says will keep seeking Trump's understanding on TPP
TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he believed U.S. President Donald Trump understood the value of free trade and that he would keep pitching a multinational trade pact that Trump's administration has vowed to exit. "I believe ... ( read original story ...)
Trump withdraws U.S. from TPP, raps Japan, China over trade
Separately, the new Republican president accused Japan and China of engaging in trade practices that ... To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. ( read original story ...)
Panel's report to support letting Japan's emperor abdicate
TOKYO -- A government panel studying a possible abdication of Japanese Emperor Akihito is to release a report Monday that supports enacting special legislation that would apply to him but not to future monarchs. The panel is looking at how to accommodate ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Bus Empire Caters To Taiwanese Tourists
Takura spent the next year transporting people between Tokyo and Osaka and to Kyoto and other places where tourists ... Takura plans to list his company, called Heisei, on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in an IPO worth $87 million. “Usually bus companies ... ( read original story ...)