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Walking across ancient Japan
OSAKA, Japan — The 1,000-year-old pilgrimage to the Kumano Sanzen — the three great Shinto shrines on Japan’s Kii Peninsula south of Osaka — was once so popular that “like ants on the Kumano pilgrimage” became a popular description of crowds ... ( read original story ...)
Canada joins China-backed Asian infrastructure bank
The U.S. and Japan are now the only G7 nations not part of the bank. Canadian membership changes nothing for domestic companies or workers, who have been able to bid on contracts and apply on jobs since the AIIB inception in 2015. The bank has does not ... ( read original story ...)
Japan principal of scandal-hit school says he got donation from PM's wife
The crisis has chipped away at Abe's support and even weighed on Japanese shares on Thursday, but Abe has said neither he nor his wife, Akie, intervened in a sweetheart land deal in which educational group Moritomo Gakuen, based in Osaka, western Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Feb exports jump 11.3 per cent
Japan's exports to China rose sharply in February, contributing to an 11.3 per cent increase to 6.3 trillion yen ($A74.2 billion) in overall shipments. Exports rose for the third straight month, the Finance Ministry said in a preliminary report on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan February exports jump, surplus with U.S. raises fears of trade tensions
Ministry of Finance data showed on Wednesday. Exports to the United States rose 0.4 percent in February from a year ago, largely from bigger shipments of cars and auto parts. Any rise in Japan's trade surplus with the United States could be a cause of ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Japan Securities Finance completes 635,800 shares' buy-back below target
March 23 Japan Securities Finance Co Ltd : * Says it completes repurchase of 635,800 shares in total for about 297.7 million yen, as result of 2 million shares' buy-back plan disclosed on May 12, 2016 Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/9gucuQ Further company ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Warns on Protectionism Ahead of G-20
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Kagoike links Osaka governor, Diet members to Moritomo Gakuen scandal
OSAKA – Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui and three current and former Osaka Diet members were named by Moritomo Gakuen head Yasunori Kagoike on Thursday as being involved in a shady land deal that has shaken the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and ... ( read original story ...)
Steady fall in suicides offers glimmer of hope in Japan
TOKYO -- Fewer Japanese are taking their own lives ... "I believe the change in environment has made it easier for the needy to seek help." Before the good news, however, came bad news. The number of suicides in Japan jumped sharply in 1998 to more ... ( read original story ...)
Asian talent showcased at Tokyo fashion week
Asian fashion goes under the spotlight at Tokyo's Amazon Fashion Week. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Broadcasters: MUSIC: NO ACCESS Digital: THE MUSIC TRACK IN THIS VIDEO NEWS STORY MUST ONLY BE USED AS PART OF THIS PRODUCTION AND MUST NOT BE STRIPPED ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks tick up as Wall Street steadies
TOKYO - Shares were modestly higher Thursday in Asia after Wall Street steadied overnight. Investors are awaiting a vote in the U.S. Congress on health care legislation that is seen as a bellwether for Donald Trump's administration to deliver on campaign ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to build English-language immersion facility for kids in 2018
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government said Thursday it will open a language immersion facility in Koto Ward in September 2018 to raise the English proficiency of children ahead of the 2020 Olympics. According to an outline released Thursday, the envisaged ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rebound modestly on buybacks
Stocks turned slightly higher on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Thursday, supported by buybacks after the previous day’s tumble. The 225-issue Nikkei average gained 43.93 points, or 0.23 percent, to close at 19,085.31. On Wednesday, the Nikkei average gave up ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas : NNPC begins power generation, targets 4,000MW
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said it will generate about 4, 000 megawatts (MW) of power in the next ten years to boost power supply in the country. According to a statement by the corporation's spokesman Ndu Ughamadu, NNPC would ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas : NNPC targets 4000MW electricity generation in 10 years
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said it plans to generate about 4, 000 megawatts (Mw) of electricity over the next 10 years. He said this would be achieved through building independent power plants. Mohammed said the power plants ... ( read original story ...)