TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s best run of growth in a decade looks set to stretch into 2018, with data on Thursday showing most factories and consumers stepping up a gear, giving policymakers more reasons to discuss an end to crisis-era stimulus. Industrial ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea says ‘comfort women’ deal flawed, but Japan insists on no change
"Regardless of the Japanese government's stance, we take the investigation results seriously and humbly," South Korean foreign ministry spokesman Roh Kyu-deok told a news briefing, adding Seoul would formulate follow-up measures as soon as possible that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-bound pilot ‘made correct decision’ to return to LAX, All Nippon Airways says
A Tokyo-bound flight returned to Los Angeles hours into the journey after the crew discovered that one of the passengers had boarded the wrong plane, All Nippon Airways said Wednesday. The pilot of Flight 175 decided to return to the originating airport as ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-bound flight turns back after unauthorized passenger found on plane
A Tokyo-bound jet returned to Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday because the crew learned four hours into the flight that a passenger was on the wrong plane, All Nippon Airways (ANA) said in a statement. Flight 175 departed Los Angeles at 11:36 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-bound flight with Chrissy Teigen forced to return to Los Angeles
A plane departing Los Angeles headed for Tokyo made a U-turn four hours into the flight Tuesday after the crew discovered an "unauthorized" passenger on board, the airline said. And model, actress and prolific tweeter Chrissy Teigen just happened to be on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-bound flight returns to LA with unauthorized person
LOS ANGELES — A plane heading from Los Angeles to Tokyo turned back because an unauthorized person was on board. KABC-TV reports All Nippon Airways Flight 175 left Los Angeles International Airport around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, but it never arrived at Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Comfort women deal with Japan ignored victims, says S Korea
Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha told a news conference. He said the existing agreement "failed to sufficiently reflect a victim-oriented approach, which is the universal standard in resolving human rights issues". Under the 2015 deal, Japan had apologised ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea says ‘comfort women’ row with Japan unresolved despite 2015 deal
which is the universal standard in resolving human rights issues," Kang told a news conference. Under the deal, endorsed by South Korean President Moon Jae-in's predecessor and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan apologized to former comfort women ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-bound flight from Los Angeles forced to turn around after ‘unauthorized person’ found on plane
An All Nippon Airways flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo on Tuesday night was forced to turn around after an “unauthorized person" was found aboard, angering passengers who were four hours into an 11-hour flight. The ANA 175 flight to Tokyo's Narita ... ( read original story ...)
China upset at Japan’s plan to buy F-35B stealth fighter ‘jump jets’ for its helicopter carriers
JAPAN can’t have aircraft carriers. And just to be sure, it officially declared several of its latest warships must be called “helicopter destroyers” — even though to all intents and purposes they look like aircraft carriers. They just don’t ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani bids farewell to Japanese fans ahead of Angels debut
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Los Angeles Angels-bound Shohei Ohtani bid farewell to fans of his former Japanese club on Monday as he sets off to join his new Major League Baseball team. The star pitcher and hitter wore an Angels jersey to his news conference. ( read original story ...)
Shоhei Ohtani Bids Farewell Tо Fans In Japan Befоre Jоining Angels
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Los Angeles Angels-bound Shohei Ohtani bid farewell tо fans оf his former Japanese club on Mondaу as he sets оff tо join his new Major League Baseball team. The star pitcher and hitter wore an Angels jerseу tо his news ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani bids farewell to Japan fans ahead of Los Angeles Angels adventure
SAPPORO, Japan -- Los Angeles Angels-bound Shohei Ohtani bid farewell to fans of his former Japanese club on Monday as he sets off to join his new Major League Baseball team. The star pitcher and hitter wore an Angels jersey to his news conference. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani throws one final ceremonial pitch from Sapporo Dome mound before LA Angels stint
The star pitcher and hitter wore an Angels jersey to his news conference. He opened with an introduction in English, saying: "Long time, no see. I'm Shohei Ohtani. Welcome to my press conference. Please enjoy." The Sapporo Dome crowd erupted in laughter ... ( read original story ...)
Ohtani bids farewell
SAPPORO, Japan — Los Angeles Angels-bound Shohei Ohtani bid farewell to fans of his former Japanese club on Monday as he sets off to join his new Major League Baseball team. The star pitcher and hitter wore an Angels jersey to his news conference. ( read original story ...)
Ohtani bids Japan farewell, heads to Anaheim
Sapporo, Japan — Los Angeles Angels-bound Shohei Ohtani bid farewell to fans of his former Japanese club on Monday as he sets off to join his new team. The star pitcher and hitter wore an Angels jersey to his public news conference. He opened with an ... ( read original story ...)