Prosecutors in the western city of Osaka arrested Yasunori Kagoike, former chief of educational institution Moritomo Gakuen, and his wife, Junko, for fraudulently receiving state subsidies to build an elementary school, Kyodo news agency said. In applying ... ( read original story ...)
Kenny Omega On Being An Ambassador For NJPW, Compares The G1 Special Crowd To Japan’s Crowds & More
It’s huge motivation for me to push for a way larger venue next time.” The G1 Special Crowd vs. Japan’s Crowds: “Dominion at Osaka has historically been one of our best, most lively crowds of the year. Whether my match with KUSHIDA, the ladder ... ( read original story ...)
Children of ISIS, iRobot, Made in America* – CBSN: On Assignment
Somehow she seems more alive that way," says one robotics researcher at the University of Osaka, home to the world's most advanced ... a certain quality of life in Japan.Made in America* A CBS News investigation team spent four months tracking more than ... ( read original story ...)
A $180 sandwich from Japan is coming to San Francisco
"Japanese tend to undersell valuable products,” Hamada said. The restaurant focuses on serving cutlets of wagyu, the world’s most expensive beef. The editors of Business Insider Japan visited the Tokyo location to try out the sandwich. Here’s what ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Leading MCN, Uuum, Files For IPO
Japan’s leading YouTube multi-channel network, Uuum, is slated to go public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) on Aug. 30. Uuum’s TSE application has been approved, reports The Bridge, and the company will be listed on the Mothers market, which is ... ( read original story ...)
Soraa Brings out the Best in Glass at Tokyo Art Exhibit
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Soraa, the world leader in high-quality LED ... to illuminate Mika Aoki’s stunning glass arts exhibition at the POLA MUSEUM ANNEX in Tokyo, Japan. “Mika Aoki’s unifying theme is 'expressing the conditions of life', such ... ( read original story ...)
Markets Live: BHP’s five-month high leads ASX gains
"I think (the market) is cautious about the situation in North Korea and investors tend to go long on gold (at times like these)," said Yuichi Ikemizu, Tokyo branch manager ... in the conventional oil and gas business about to be spun off as Lattice ... ( read original story ...)
Investment and Strategic Alliance in Vietnam Natural Gas Distribution Business[PDF : 201KB]
Based on the SAA, Tokyo Gas Group will utilize its technologies and expertise in such areas as demand development and introduction of energy-saving technologies to enhance PVGas D's business value. Tokyo Gas and PV Gas back in March 2012 signed a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo futures gain on firm oil prices
TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - Benchmark TOCOM rubber futures rose on Monday after touching their lowest in nearly two weeks in the night session, buoyed by firm oil prices. FUNDAMENTALS * The Tokyo Commodity Exchange rubber contract for January delivery had ... ( read original story ...)
Robeco picks former Henderson Tokyo CEO to lead business in Japan
Shiro Tsubota was named president and representative director of Robeco Japan, a spokeswoman for the company said. Mr. Tsubota joined Monday and replaces Kikuo Kuroiwa. A Robeco news release said Mr. Kuroiwa would remain with the firm long enough to ensure ... ( read original story ...)
Annual Securities Report
THE BANK OF TOKYO-MITSUBISHI UFJ, LTD. Annual Securities Report “Yukashoken Hokokusho”(Excerpt) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017 A copy of the above document has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for ... ( read original story ...)
Pasona launching big tourist info hub in Tokyo
TOKYO -- Staffing agency Pasona Group will open a large tourist information hub Tuesday in its headquarters near Tokyo Station, aiming to boost convenience so that visitors will return to travel beyond Japan's major cities. In the hub, Ctrip.com ... ( read original story ...)
Peaty can set 200m alight at Tokyo 2020, says Kitajima
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Kosuke Kitajima believes the men's 200 meters breaststroke final will be "one of the biggest races to watch" at the Tokyo Olympics if Britain's Adam Peaty steps up to take on a dual Japanese challenge at the distance. Breaststroke ... ( read original story ...)
Friendship and courage are key in the chase for Tokyo 2020 mixed team gold
“It is good news for judo,” Agbegnenou said ... which will undoubtedly add a layer of intrigue in the build-up to the Tokyo 2020 Games. Japan will go in to August’s World Championships as favourites for both the men’s and women’s team gold ... ( read original story ...)
Sleek, stylish look elevates marijuana retail
Tokyo Smoke’s newly opened flagship store on Toronto’s Queen Street West offers the promise of heady times ahead. But at the moment, the sleek shop’s counter serves up nothing with more buzz than a double espresso. Lining the walls around the coffee ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s biggest bank ‘set to move investment operations from London to Amsterdam’ because of Brexit
Japan’s biggest bank is reportedly set to move its European investment operations from London to Amsterdam because of the uncertainty posed by Brexit. MUFG could move hundreds of its 2,100 London employees to the Dutch capital, sources told the Financial ... ( read original story ...)