WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - At the Canadian embassy in Tokyo last month, beef promoters flew in a chef from Canada to cook New York strip steaks for hungry Japanese importers and restaurant supplie... ( read original story ...)
Japan should foster ‘more humble’ attitude: South Korea’s Moon
Japan subsequently claimed that a South Korean warship had locked ... very positive effect on the success of the second US-North Korea summit," Moon said in the news conference in Seoul. Kim and Moon ... ( read original story ...)
Magical Sapporo awaits with Philippine Airlines
MANILA – Among the country’s many urban cities packed with world-famous sites and landmarks to marvel at, here’s one equally as exciting yet possibly more beautiful: Sapporo, the most magical city of ... ( read original story ...)
Moon says Japan should understand South Korea’s wartime ‘forced labor’ rulings
Moon told a news conference it was not wise for Japanese leaders to politicize historical issues between South Korea and Japan because it could damage future bilateral relations. (Reporting by Joyce L... ( read original story ...)
British beef and lamb will be sold in Japan after a 23-year trade ban is scrapped in £127m boost for UK farmers
He said: “It is great news that British beef and lamb will be available on supermarket shelves and restaurant menus for the first time in more than 20 years. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expe... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe visit puts spotlight on Japan’s concerns over Brexit
Japan’s prime minister Shinzo Abe is expected to urge Theresa ... International Trade Secretary Liam Fox said: “It is great news that British beef and lamb will be available on supermarket shelves and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe, Dutch PM Rutte working to avoid no-deal Brexit
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte (not pictured) hold a joint news conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, January 9, 2019. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw 2 rela... ( read original story ...)
Russia accuses Japan of whipping up tensions in islands dispute
Russia and Japan have never signed a peace treaty due to their territorial ... Russia around Jan 21 for talks with Putin on the peace treaty, according to Russian news agencies. Putin and Abe last met ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Qatar start Asian Cup runs with narrow wins
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Qatar and Japan won their opening games at the Asian Cup on Wednesday, but for both teams it's all about 2022. Quite literally for Qatar, which is hosting the n... ( read original story ...)
Fukubukuro: Why Japan goes crazy for ‘lucky bags’
They're called Fukubukuro - and at the start of each new year, thousands of people in Japan queue up for hours to get their hands on them. These "lucky bags" are essentially mystery goodie bags that c... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgios and Tomic could learn from Osaka and show us they care
Clockwise from left: Naomi Osaka was impressively candid after her defeat in Brisbane ... Murray’s young rebel friend, Nick Kyrgios, is the villain du jour on any slow news day, along with his compatr... ( read original story ...)
Japan angry at Korean court’s Nippon Steel decision, Seoul urges calm
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference that the court decision was "extremely regrettable". South Korea's foreign ministry called for Japan to keep calm. ( read original story ...)
New Year’s party skipped as tensions run high between Osaka’s ruling coalition partners
OSAKA - As Osaka enters 2019 with a full political schedule, including local and national elections and the Group of 20 Leaders’ Summit, relations between ruling coalition partners Komeito and Osaka I... ( read original story ...)
For Japan, the Fear Is Real That Theresa May’s Brexit Gets Shot Down
I want to properly convey Japan’s thinking.” Abe and May will have a lunch together after he arrives on Jan. 10, followed by a news conference and a business reception. This is his second visit to the ... ( read original story ...)
YOKOHAMA, Japan | Nissan unveils new Leaf car after Ghosn’s arrest delays it
YOKOHAMA, Japan —January 08, 2019— Nissan is showing the beefed up version of its hit Leaf electric car as the Japanese automaker seeks to distance itself from the arrest of its star executive Carlos ... ( read original story ...)
For Japan, the Fear Is Real That May’s Brexit Gets Shot Down
Abe will focus on the negative effects of Brexit and remind her that disruption to Japanese businesses must be kept to a minimum. Abe and May will have a lunch together after he arrives on Jan. 10, fo... ( read original story ...)