Japan’s yen rises after N Korea warning

It is not unusual for Japan's currency to climb during a crisis, as investors seek a safe haven until risks ease. But this crisis is slightly different, because the additional risks could be to Japan itself. Analysts, however, say things would have to be ... ( read original story ...)

Leaf 2 offers advanced technologies, dynamic new design

The production of the Leaf 2, which has just started at Nissan’s Oppama plant in Yokohama, Japan, begins with the stamping ... Canada and Europe. Other news making headlines. Local data centre and hosting company Teraco Data Environments is building ... ( read original story ...)

Asiana increases Sapporo flights in 1Q18

Asiana Airlines in the second-half of winter season plans to increase Seoul Incheon – Sapporo New Chitose frequency, currently served 7 weekly. From 01JAN18 to 28FEB18, overall service will increase to 11 weekly, with new morning departure from Seoul. ( read original story ...)

Bubble Era Disco Maharaja Reopens in Kyoto (News)

The reopening of the disco was supported by increases in the number of foreign tourists and the reviving popularity of discos among middle-aged people with grown-up children. Maharaja discos have already reopened in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. ( read original story ...)

Kerber ousts local favourite Osaka at Pan-Pacific Open

TOKYO — Seventh-seeded Angelique Kerber of Germany got a measure of revenge for a U.S. Open loss by beating Naomi Osaka 6-3, 6-4 on Monday to advance to the second round of the Pan-Pacific Open. Last month, Kerber was knocked out of the U.S. Open by the ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo champ Wozniacki finds mojo just in time

TOKYO: Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki clawed her way ... The Spaniard is playing her first tournament since reaching the top of the women's world rankings. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of ... ( read original story ...)

Why Japan doesn’t want to sign nuclear arms ban treaty

TOKYO -- Japan, the only country to have suffered atomic bomb attacks, has repeatedly called for a global ban on nuclear weapons. Yet it sided with the nuclear powers and NATO in refusing to sign a treaty to ban such weapons during the UN General Assembly ... ( read original story ...)