Tony Levin has updated his road diary! Two new entries: December 21st in Nagoya + his favorite Japan pics. The new line-up of King Crimson took to the stage in London's Hyde Park 37 years ago today. E... ( read original story ...)
Japan Gold Completes Strategic Financing with Goldcorp Inc. and RCF Opportunities Fund L.P.
Japan Gold Corp. (TSXV ... accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTION IN CANADA ONLY AND IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR DISTRIBUTION ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade deal with the US is a $50 billion question
For Japan , exports are not just the key engine of economic growth. They are the foundation of the country's growth model and the essential dynamic component driving its business cycle. Last year, net ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court extends Ghosn detention by 10 days
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese court on Sunday extended for 10 days the detention of ousted Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) chairman Carlos Ghosn, who is facing new allegations of making the car maker ... ( read original story ...)
With six months to go until G20 summit in Osaka, Japan sets out its agenda
OSAKA - With six months to go until the Group of 20 summit in Osaka, the basic agenda has been set for discussion on issues of global importance. But with the G20 process increasingly seen as failing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan emperor draws record birthday crowd before abdication next year
Akihito - flanked by his wife, eldest son Naruhito and other members of the imperial family on a balcony - addressed well-wishers waving small Japanese flags and holding up smartphones. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor marks last birthday on throne
“It gives my deep comfort that the Heisei era is coming to an end, free of war in Japan,” Akihito said at a news conference at the palace that was recorded this past week and released Sunday. “It is i... ( read original story ...)
Japan emperor marks last birthday on throne, prays for peace
"It gives my deep comfort that the Heisei era is coming to an end, free of war in Japan," Akihito said at a news conference at the palace that was recorded this past week and released Sunday. "It is i... ( read original story ...)
Mysterious ‘crop circles’ in Japan are actually a 50-year-old experiment
Strange “crop-circle-like” patterns can be seen in a Japanese forest, but there’s no need to stoke theories that they are some sort of alien artwork. Photos of the circles have been circulating online ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Accuses South Korea of ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Radar Lock on Plane
TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) - Japanese Defence Minister Takeshi Iwaya "strongly protested" to South Korea on Friday after a South Korean destroyer allegedly locked its targeting radar on a Japanese surveill... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc exit from nuclear exports would leave field to Russia, China
TOKYO/PARIS (Reuters) - The possible withdrawal of Japanese conglomerates from nuclear export projects in Britain and Turkey would leave the nuclear newbuild industry open to Russian and Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan prosecutors file new allegation against Nissan’s Ghosn
So far, the new allegation only applies to Ghosn and Kelly could still be bailed out. Kyodo News service and other Japanese media reported that prosecutors alleged that Ghosn caused Nissan a loss of 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government approves record defence budget
"The budget gain is also part of Japan's efforts to buy more US military equipment so that it can avoid a trade war with Washington," Kato told AFP news agency, adding that Tokyo's defence budget is e... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Prosecutors Re-Arrest Ghosn on Breach of Trust, NHK Says
NHK didn’t say where it got the information from. The development is a big departure from events of last night when the Tokyo district court refused to entertain prosecutors plea to extend the jail de... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Japan court denies more detention of Nissan’s ex-chair Ghosn
TOKYO — A Japanese court denied prosecutors’ request Thursday to extend the detention of former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, who has been charged with underreporting his pay. The Tokyo District Court ... ( read original story ...)
Japan prosecutors re-arrest Carlos Ghosn on new allegations
The case of the once-revered 64-year-old tycoon has gripped Japan since he was arrested completely out of the blue as he stepped off his private jet at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on November 19. And in an... ( read original story ...)