TOKYO — Leaders of Japan and Vietnam have agreed to bolster co-operation in maritime safety and defence as they expressed shared concern over China’s growing activity in the South China Sea. Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang (CHAN DIE KWANG ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Nishino opts for experienced Japan World Cup squad
So the idea is to have a mix of experienced players and the young players,” Nishino said at a news conference in Tokyo, without specifying why the trio had been omitted. Ideguchi and Asano’s non-selection means that the players who secured Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan coach plays it safe in naming 23-man World Cup squad
TOKYO (AP) -- Japan coach Akira Nishino is relying heavily on veteran players with previous World Cup experience in his 23-man squad for the tournament. Keisuke Honda, Shinji Kagawa and Shinji Okazaki were among almost a dozen named Thursday who ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 marathon to end with grueling incline
TOKYO (Reuters) - The route for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics marathon was announced on Thursday with the main feature being a steep incline to finish the race at the newly built Olympic stadium. The route will pass through many of the city’s historic and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on hopes for Italian politics
TOKYO, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks opened higher Thursday as investor sentiment improved on reports that Italy's political situation could move past a deadlock and avoid a snap election as two populist parties may unite to form a government. As of 9:15 ... ( read original story ...)
Our newest sushi restaurant comes with a few menu surprises and a side of fire and theater
Consider Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi two restaurants in one. Since its March opening in University Place, Sapporo probably has become better known as a hibachi restaurant, a style of cooking where chefs do a live cooking show at communal tables ... ( read original story ...)
13 Tokyo metro stations added to Google Street View
Google Street View is now available for the platforms and concourses of 13 Tokyo Metro Co. subway stations in Tokyo. With the new service, which was introduced Monday, users can check underground routes at the terminals in advance. The stations are Akasaka ... ( read original story ...)
At French Open, Osaka balances tennis and PlayStation
Rattling through the first two rounds of the French Open without losing a set leaves more time for PlayStation for Naomi Osaka. And should the next big thing in Japanese tennis turn up late for her next match, it could well be because she lost track of ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka lost in her virtual world
PARIS (Reuters) - The life of a professional athlete can seem a dream, but these days Naomi Osaka is happy to be lost in her virtual world. The Japanese 20-year-old scooted into the French Open third round on Wednesday with a quick-fire 6-4 7-5 win over ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO| Ahead of summit with Kim Jong Un, Trump has lots of options
TOKYO— When President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet in Singapore next month, assuming they can stay on track long enough to make it happen, they will have two very different agendas. Washington has set the bar for the summit ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says it detects apparent Chinese ship breaking North Korea sanctions
... government of Japan strongly suspects that they conducted ship-to-ship transfers banned by UNSCR," Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a news release, referring to U.N. Security Council resolutions. A Japanese P-3 maritime patrol plane ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to open door to unskilled workers to meet labor crunch: Nikkei
to remain in Japan after the completion of the program and work for a maximum of five years, the Nikkei said. Asked about the report, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a regular news conference the government was looking at new ways to attract ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to open door to unskilled workers to meet labour crunch: Nikkei
to remain in Japan after the completion of the programme and work for a maximum of five years, the Nikkei said. Asked about the report, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a regular news conference the government was looking at new ways to attract ... ( read original story ...)
Japan whaling kills 122 pregnant whales for ‘research’
AUSTRALIA has blasted Japanese whalers for harpooning 122 pregnant whales in Antarctica this summer. The Courier-Mail can reveal that 95 per cent of the female whales slaughtered by the Japanese were carrying calves. Federal Environment Minister Josh ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks ground in morning on political uncertainty in Europe, U.S. shares’ retreat
TOKYO, May 30 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks lost ground Wednesday morning as investors remained concerned about political uncertainty in Europe, with an overnight fall in U.S. shares adding to a risk averse mood. As of 9:15 a.m. local time, the 225-issue Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka lavatory signs do more harm than good, say members of LGBT community
OSAKA/KYOTO – Restroom signs for lesbian ... In the face of growing criticism, the municipal government decided to end use of the sticker in March. At a news conference last month, Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura stressed the importance of listening to LGBT ... ( read original story ...)