TOKYO — Japan is turning to those hooded samurai-era acrobatic spies known as ninja to woo tourism. The Japan Ninja Council, a government-backed organization of scholars, tourism groups and businesses, said Wednesday that it's starting a Ninja Academy to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan school operator with ties to PM's wife could face parliament questions
Kyodo news agency has reported. Akie Abe is set to be honorary principal of the new school in Japan's western region of Toyonaka, Moritomo Gakuen says on its website. Prime Minister Abe told parliament on Friday neither he or his wife had been involved in ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese kindergarten's suspected hate speech underscores endemic social malady
According to Kyodo News, the statement handed out by the kindergarten described Korean residents in Japan and Chinese people as those with "wicked ideas," calling the latter with a term considered derogatory toward Chinese people. Following these ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says will push territorial claim, draws protest from S. Korea
The Japanese government said Wednesday it will continue to push ... 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. Learn more. ( read original story ...)
Japanese zoo kills 57 'impure' monkeys
A Japanese zoo has culled 57 of its 164 monkeys after finding they carried "invasive alien" genes, a local official says. The monkeys, which were originally believed to be pure Japanese macaques, were killed by lethal injection at Takagoyama Nature Zoo ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei drops led weaker by financials after U.S. yields fall
TOKYO, Feb 23 Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Thursday morning as financial stocks weakened after U.S. yields fell on the cautious tone struck in minutes of the latest Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting. The Nikkei dropped 0.5 percent to 19,290 ... ( read original story ...)
RUBBER-Tokyo futures prices after evening session February 22
Following are prices for Tokyo rubber futures at the end of the Tokyo market's evening session on Feb 2017. Contract Day Volume Evening Volume 17-Feb 331.0 - 331.0 - 17-Mar 315.6 20 315.6 14 17-Apr 308.3 138 308.3 5 17-May 303.4 120 303.4 15 17-Jun 295.2 ... ( read original story ...)
'Ninja business': Japan turns to samurai-era acrobatic spies to woo tourists
Japan is turning to those hooded samurai-era acrobatic spies known as ninja to woo tourism. The Japan Ninja Council, a government-backed organisation of scholars, tourism groups and businesses, said Wednesday that it's starting a Ninja Academy to train ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Permira-backed sushi chain Sushiro plans up to $730 mln IPO
HONG KONG/TOKYO, Feb 22 Sushiro Global Holdings Ltd ... The shares will start trading on March 30. The IPO will be managed by Nomura Holdings Inc, Morgan Stanley and UBS AG. Permira bought Sushiro in 2012 from Japanese private equity firm Unison Capital ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends flat as yen's retreat halts, capping market
TOKYO Feb 22 Japan's Nikkei share average was little changed on Wednesday, unable to extend a two-day winning run as the yen's retreat against the dollar halted and capped the broader market. Trading was limited with investors staying on the sidelines as ... ( read original story ...)
Re-live Asian Champions League: Adelaide United v Gamba Osaka
JAPANESE football side Gamba Osaka proved too strong for Adelaide United running out 3-0 winners in the opening match of Group H in the Asian Champions League at Coopers Stadium on Wednesday night. Against the club which they lost the 2008 Champions League ... ( read original story ...)
Town Hall in Tokyo and Honolulu about US-Asia relations
From the America Abroad series: US-Asia policy under President Donald Trump: A Honolulu-Tokyo Town Hall. Guests include: Grace Cheng: Associate Professor of Political Science, Hawaii Pacific University. Ralph Cossa: President, Pacific Forum CSIS. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Sartorial success and tea ceremonies in Japan's capital
By Tokyo standards, I'm basically a hobo. On a long-weekend jaunt to the Japanese capital — a sprawling, bamboozling megacity of wild consumerism, fabulous ramen, strange tribal allegiances and intense attention to detail — we wandered bleary-eyed ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai tops Tokyo as Asia’s property investment destination of choice, report says
The Chinese city of Shanghai has become the top destination for real estate investment in Asia Pacific, squeezing out Tokyo from the number 1 spot in the fourth quarter of last year, according to data from JLL. According to the real estate investment ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic Takes Part in the “One Year to Go” to Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 Event
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) took part in the "One Year to Go" event as well as the test events for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 (Korea), which began on February 9, 2018. This Smart News Release features ... ( read original story ...)
Permira-backed sushi chain Sushiro plans up to $730 million IPO
The shares will start trading on March 30. The IPO will be managed by Nomura Holdings Inc (8604.T), Morgan Stanley (MS.N) and UBS AG (UBS.N). Permira bought Sushiro in 2012 from Japanese private equity firm Unison Capital for about 80 billion yen ... ( read original story ...)