Danny Vukovic played in Genk’s 1-1 draw with Oostende. Defender Milos Degenek played in Yokohama F Marinos’ 3-2 loss at Ventforet Kofu. Winger Craig Goodwin played 90 minutes for Sparta Rotterdam in their 1-0 loss at ADO Den Haag, while Awer Mabil ... ( read original story ...)
Falling jet wing panel damages car in Japan
These are external links and will open in a new window A car was seriously damaged when part of an aeroplane's wing landed on it in the Japanese city of Osaka. The piece, which weighed more than 4kg (9lb), fell from a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines plane shortly ... ( read original story ...)
Rock Hall sends Cleveland delegation to Tokyo to open Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – Japan
Q: Who are the partners for the Tokyo facility? Mesek: A group of Japanese business and entertainment leaders. Q: How big is the facility? Harris: This initial space is approximately 10,000 square feet and is intended to be temporary. The goal is to open a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s brokerage district looks to fintech for fresh start
TOKYO -- Tokyo's Kabutocho district ... The rise of online brokerages forced many smaller brokerages in the area out of business. Among members of the association, only 13 brokerages, including Kyokuto Securities, are based in Kabutocho and Kayabacho ... ( read original story ...)
Kauai companies join Tokyo trip
HONOLULU — Seventy-three companies represented Hawaii at the 2017 Tokyo International Gift Show. Kauai companies there included Aunty Lilikoi, Kauai Kookies and Salty Wahine. This year marks the sixth consecutive year that the Department of Business ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Daiwa House to debut hotel-style apartments
OSAKA -- Daiwa House Industry plans to launch a type of apartment where guests can enjoy hotel-style services and check out anytime, as Japan's hotel shortage worsens amid a surge of tourists into the country. While such home-sharing services as Airbnb ... ( read original story ...)
Wozniacki Defends Tokyo Title
The seventh time was the charm for Caroline Wozniacki. Contesting her seventh final of the season, Wozniacki routed Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, 6-0, 7-5, to retain her Tokyo title. The sixth-ranked Wozniacki, who crushed world No. 1 Garbiñe ... ( read original story ...)
Gallery: Cosplay At The Tokyo Game Show 2017
The Tokyo Game Show isn't just home to all the latest and greatest video games - like pretty much any gaming event these days, it also attracts hordes of cosplayers dressed as their favourite video game characters. This year's event has seen a bumper turn ... ( read original story ...)
Wozniacki whips Russian to retain Tokyo title
Caroline Wozniacki kept the WTA Pan Pacific Open title by beating Russian Anastacia Pavlyuchenkova on Sunday. AFP file TOKYO, Japan — Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki romped to a 6-0, 7-5 victory over Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Sunday to ... ( read original story ...)
Two-thirds of Japan voters oppose PM Abe calling snap election – Kyodo survey
TOKYO: Almost two-thirds of Japanese voters are opposed to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calling a snap election, a Kyodo news agency survey showed on Sunday, a day before the Japanese leader is expected to announce an October vote. According to the survey ... ( read original story ...)
Part from airplane taking off hits car in Osaka
OSAKA: A part weighing around four kilogrammes fell off a plane that was taking off on Saturday from Kansai airport and hit a car driving on a road in Osaka, according to the Transport Ministry. No one was injured in the incident. The ministry will send ... ( read original story ...)
Ultimate Guide to Minions, Harry Potter and Halloween at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka
Great news for all those Harry Potter fans out there ... For backpackers or travelers who like to travel on a budget you can check out J-Hoppers Osaka Universal Hostel, which is only 1 stop (Ajikawaguchi Station) or a 15mins walk away from the park. ( read original story ...)
It’s official: Sea files for IPO on NYSE
Japan’s Mistletoe fund of Taizo Son (the younger brother of SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son), Canada’s Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, and US private equity firm General Atlantic LLC. The IPO is great news for all of them as large exits from Asia are rare. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire-Sponsored US Spartan Athletes Pumped For The World Championships
The super-tough will get tested once more as Yokohama Tire’s three sponsored Spartan Race athletes roll into Lake Tahoe, California, for the 2017 season finale Reebok Spartan Race World Championship on Sept. 30. Yokohama is the Official Tire of the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Integrated Casino Resort Market Should Be More Fully Liberalized, Investment Firm Morningstar Opines
Here’s the general consensus: The locations of the two casino resorts are expected to be in Tokyo, and the other in either Osaka or Yokohama. Mass market gaming will be taxed at 22 percent, and VIP play at 12 percent. Japanese citizens will be restricted ... ( read original story ...)
Jessica Andrade: UFC-Japan win over Claudia Gadelha proves no need to leave Brazil
30-26 and 30-27 in the FXX-televised co-headliner at Saitama Super Arena in Japan. Andrade trains out of Parana Vale Tudo in Parana, Brazil, and she said at UFC Fight Night 117’s post-fight news conference that her performance was a product of staying ... ( read original story ...)