In Nagoya, Legoland Japan, a theme park based on the Danish block toy, opened in April, while renowned animation house Studio Ghibli has plans to open a theme park in the neighboring city of Nagakute in the early 2020s. ( read original story ...)
14-year-old excites country with record Japanese chess debut
Japan's Kyodo News agency says public interest in the game has not been as high since 1996, when a player won all seven major championships in the same year. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told reporters that Fujii had made history with a victory that he thinks ... ( read original story ...)
Live by the sword: Master Japanese swordsmith in Montreal to teach his craft
Not long after he took up the profession, he attended a demonstration in Montreal put on by master Japanese swordsmith, Taro Asano, and made sure to introduce himself. Since then, the two have been travelling the world, with Rozon helping Asano teach ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takata offers condolences to victims of faulty air bags
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese auto parts maker Takata Corp 7312.T> expressed condolences on Tuesday to victims of its faulty air bags linked to at least 16 deaths and 180 injuries around the world, but stopped short of offering a full apology. "We offer our ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wants to strike free-trade deal with Britain as soon as possible to take advantage of Brexit
JAPAN’S government is keen to start free-trade talks with ... Shinzo Abe, pictured with Theresa May at last month’s G7 summit, is keen to strike a trade deal with Britain The news will come as a huge boost to Theresa May because it supports her claims ... ( read original story ...)
‘Seek shelter!’ Japan prepares for North Korean nuclear strike with nationwide TV warning
The announcement has fuelled fears that Kim Jong-un may soon launch a nuclear weapon after weeks of tests. A booklet from the Japanese defence ministry, outlining the event of a nuclear attack The communist state is rumoured to be developing an ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese chess prodigy, 14, breaks 30-year winning streak record
A 14-year-old Japanese player of the traditional chess-like board game of shogi has captured the nation's heart by winning a record straight 29 matches, breaking a record held for 30 years. Sota Fujii, who trains himself with computer software and was the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s love of shogi reignited thanks to 14-year-old record-breaker
according to Kyodo news. He started attending shogi classes after regularly thrashing his grandfather. Officials at the Japan Shogi Association have voiced concern over the media scrum surrounding Fujii, who must juggle his shogi career with schoolwork. ( read original story ...)
Teenager takes Japan by storm with record-breaking ‘shogi’ debut
Japan's Kyodo News agency says public interest in the game has not been as high since 1996, when a player won all seven major championships in the same year. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told reporters that Fujii had made history with a victory that he thinks ... ( read original story ...)
Events leading to air bag maker Takata’s bankruptcy filing
Japanese air bag maker Takata Corp. filed for bankruptcy protection in Tokyo and the U.S. on Monday. The company said the move was necessary to ensure it could carry on supplying replacements for faulty air bag inflators linked to the deaths of at least 16 ... ( read original story ...)
Takata officially files for bankruptcy in Japan and U.S.
Japanese airbag maker Takata filed for bankruptcy protection in Tokyo and the U.S., overwhelmed by lawsuits and recall costs related to its production of defective airbag inflators linked to the deaths of at least 16 people. The company announced the move ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher as exporters lifted by weaker yen
TOKYO, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks opened higher Tuesday as exports-linked issues got an early boost from the yen retreating against the U.S. dollar. As of 9:15 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 78.74 points, or 0.39 percent, from Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher on U.S. tech shares’ advance, yen’s retreat
TOKYO, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks finished marginally higher Monday as U.S. tech shares advancing at the end of last week set a positive tone, while the yen's retreat against the U.S. dollar underpinned the market. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metropolitan Government helping lesser-known areas attract tourists
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is trying to help parts of the country recovering from disasters by steering tourists who visit the capital toward those areas. The government has developed tourist routes linking Tokyo with 17 prefectures, including six ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo futures edge down as oversupply concerns weigh
TOKYO, June 27 (Reuters) - Benchmark TOCOM rubber futures inched ... For the top stories in the rubber market and other news, click or MARKET NEWS * Oil prices settled more than half a percent higher on Monday as some traders found bargains after last ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Good Com Asset to acquire Tokyo-based real estate property
* Says it plans to acquire a Tokyo-based real estate property in September, 2018 * Says other details are not disclosed Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/LGCKLn Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News) ( read original story ...)