Chanathip Songkrasin is likely to make his debut in a competitive match for J-League side Consadole Sapporo in the Levain Cup today. The midfielder joined the J-League club last month on an 18-month loan deal from Thai League champions SCG Muang Thong United. ( read original story ...)
Ramen bar taking spot in Thornton Park
based ramen restaurant will open at 8 N. Summerlin Ave., in the spot formerly occupied by Verde Cantina. The news was first reported by local food blogger Ricky Ly on his Tastychomps.com website and said it will be headed by franchisees Taff Liao and Eric ... ( read original story ...)
Mongolian grand champ Hakuho sets record 1,048 wins in sumo
TOKYO -- Mongolian grand champion Hakuho set the record for most career wins in sumo after toppling ozeki Takayasu in the Nagoya grand sumo tournament on Friday. Hakuho's milestone 1,048th win surpassed the total that former ozeki Kaio finished on in 2011. ( read original story ...)
Mongolian-born wrestler turned Japanese to get to grips with sumo
NAGOYA, Japan (Reuters) - The sound of bodies slapping against each other rocks the stifling sumo "stable" in the Japanese city of Nagoya, as 11 gigantic wrestlers wearing only loincloths take turns throwing each other out of a ring of sand. The wrestlers ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s Softbank may want to take a big stake in Uber
Alexis Christoforous and Andy Serwer of Yahoo Finance discuss a report in the Wall Street Journal that Japanese tech giant Softbank wants to invest in Uber while it also invests in Uber rivals in Asia. ( read original story ...)
Ministry of Finance of State of Japan : Newsletter(July 2017)
Basic Policies for Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2017 "Basic Policies for Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2017" was decided by the Cabinet on June 9, 2017. Its major aim is to improve productivity through investment in human resources. ( read original story ...)
Ministry of Finance of State of Japan : Tax Convention with Latvia was Signed
1. On July 13(Thu), the Government of Japan and the Government of the Republic of Lithuania signed the Convention between Japan and the Republic of Lithuania for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax ... ( read original story ...)
Abe is stumbling but no challenger exists
It is believed that since freedom and norms are being established in Japan, people here consider clean ... as well as the cover-up and destruction of information by the Finance Ministry and other members of the bureaucracy, have led to public distrust ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expands trade insurance with eye on infrastructure exports
When Japan exports infrastructure to emerging nations ... But when premiums become too costly for the borrower, banks lend more money to finance the fees. Currently, insurance does not cover financing for premiums, but NEXI's new framework does. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo assures Dar of continued financial support
THE embassy of Japan has assured Tanzania of its continued support on development projects in the Iringa region and other areas in its quest to support the Fifth Phase Government led by President John Magufuli. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 : Japan marks three years to Olympics as issues linger
Tokyo organisers have since slashed costs to around $13 billion but have otherwise largely failed to inspire confidence since the city beat Madrid and Istanbul in its bid to host the Games for a second time. Progress on the financial front comes after a ... ( read original story ...)
It Tastes Like Shit, But This Is What We Drink
We were sitting with the lead singer for the Fabulous Apollos, the “Doo-Wop Band From Sapporo City.” Formed in 1992 ... upon us by our workplace or local restaurants blasting cable news from morning until night. And then we had our own election ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Beer Company Raises a Glass for Gay Marriage
Although Japan does not officially recognize same-sex marriage or partnerships, some cities, including Sapporo, Shibuya, and Setagaya, and some wards in Tokyo, have done so. In May, Taiwan, where over 70% of people supported gay marriage, became the ... ( read original story ...)
DIARY-Top Economic Events to Sept 29
Political and general news ... Area/St. Paul Chamber of Commerce event - 1720 GMT. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 ** SAPPORO, Japan - Bank of Japan board member Yukitoshi Funo speaks at a meeting with ... ( read original story ...)
Sports schedule for Wednesday, July 26
Cerezo Osaka vs Consadole Sapporo. Kincho Stadium. 7 p.m. FC Tokyo vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Ajinomoto Stadium. 7:30 p.m. 07/23 BASEBALL: Pacific League standings (July 23) 07/22 BASEBALL: Pacific League standings (July 22) 07/21 BASEBALL: Pacific League ... ( read original story ...)
In case you missed it, here’s what happened in Montreal on July 22
Sleeman-Unibroue union members will return to work after ratify an agreement in principle with the brewer This news will come as much relief to fans of labels including La Maudite, Fin du Monde, Blanche de Chambly, Sleeman and Sapporo, all of which are ... ( read original story ...)