TOKYO -- The top American military officer in the Pacific said Wednesday that North Korea’s recent military actions are "a recipe for a disaster" and warned against a sense of complacency in the face of increasing tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Adm ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Princess Mako to marry ocean-loving legal assistant
Quasi-public NHK TV reported the news late Tuesday and the Imperial Household Agency confirmed the report to Japanese media who belong to an exclusive "press club" system. But the agency declined comment to The Associated Press. The man who won the ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Realty Announces Grand Opening Of First Japanese Data Centre, “Digital Osaka 1”
SINGAPORE, May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty, a leading global provider of data centre, colocation and interconnection solutions, announced today the official opening of Digital Osaka 1, its first data centre in Japan. The new facility spans ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka cops nab monk in pollution of river with illegally transported sand
Yoshiaki Sakata, a monk at Naritasan Shonsoji Temple, has been accused of violating Osaka Prefecture’s erosion control regulations (TBS News) OSAKA (TR) – A monk working for a religious corporation was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly transporting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Princess Mako set to marry: reports
Japanese Princess Mako delivers a speech after being given the key to the city by the Honduran capital's Mayor Nasry Asfura (out of frame) in Tegucigalpa, on December 9, 2015. TOKYO -- Princess Mako, the granddaughter of Japan's emperor, is ready to become ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Yokohama Rubber unit says fire accident
Says fire accident happened in a warehouse of unit YOKOHAMA TIRE PHILIPPINES,INC. on May 14 * Other details not disclosed Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/Kul0yg Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News) Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas : NNPC to resume oil search in Lake Chad
05/05 CERTAIN ACTIVATED CARBON FROM THE PE: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty A.. 04/27 OSAKA GAS: NNPC boss vows to fully recover debts from oil firms 04/25 OSAKA GAS: NNPC vows to fully recover $103m, N11bn from Ontario, Aiteo and Tele.. ( read original story ...)
Japan's Princess Mako to get married, report says
Princess Mako, the granddaughter of Japan's emperor, is getting married to an ocean lover who can ski, play the violin and cook, according to public broadcaster NHK TV. The Imperial Household Agency declined to confirm the report Tuesday. Kei Komuro ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas : NNPC To Resume Oil Prospecting In Lake Chad – GMD
04/27 OSAKA GAS: NNPC boss vows to fully recover debts from oil firms 04/25 OSAKA GAS: NNPC vows to fully recover $103m, N11bn from Ontario, Aiteo and Tele.. 05/07 DJ Origin Energy to Sell Wind Farm, Buy Farm's Power Output 05/01 DJ APA to Buy Eastern ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Ambition sells Tokyo-based building
* Says it sold a Tokyo-based building at an undisclosed price, on May 15 Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/Fngq46 Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News) Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles Next In Financials ( read original story ...)
Fire hits Yokohama tire factory along NLEX
A fire hit the Yokohama tire factory along the North Luzon Expressway ... share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Call 896 6000. ( read original story ...)
Japan wakes up to global 'ransomware' cyberattack
The global "ransomware" cyberattack hit computers at 600 locations in Japan, but appeared to cause no major problems as people in the country started their workday Monday, even as the attack caused chaos elsewhere. 'We haven't fully dodged this bullet ... ( read original story ...)
Two Moxy Hotels Announced for Japan
Moxy Hotels continues its global expansion with the announcement of two new properties in Japan. Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho and Moxy Osaka Honmachi are both set to open in late 2017, further expanding the brand's presence in Asia Pacific with the opening of the ... ( read original story ...)
Riding high: Toyota eyes 'flying car' future
Toyota has its sights set on a Blade Runner future as the Japanese automaker backs a move to launch a flying car in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The company is giving about 42.5 million yen ($375,000) to the Cartivator project, which is developing the ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares rise despite cyberattack, North Korea missile launch
TOKYO - Shares were higher in early trading Monday in Asia, despite worries of disruptions from the "WannaCry" ransomware cyberattack over the weekend. Yet another missile launch by North Korea also appeared to have little impact, while upbeat talk on ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese army aircraft disappears from radar
Ministry officials said the LR-2 reconnaissance and communications plane took off from Okadama airport in Sapporo city at 11.23 a.m. It was heading for Hakodate airport, public broadcaster NHK reported. The plane, with two pilots and two maintenance ... ( read original story ...)