Russia and Japan have yet to sign a peace treaty since the end of World ... Every evening, DW's editors send out a selection of the day's hard news and quality feature journalism. You can sign up to r... ( read original story ...)
Osaka breezes into 2nd round
The only delay in the 58-minute match comes just before Naomi Osaka is serving for the match, when a ballboy tries to catch a bug that is fluttering on the court. MELBOURNE, Australia—The only ... ( read original story ...)
US Open champion Osaka eases into 2nd round in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only bug in the system was of the genuine flying variety when Naomi Osaka secured her first win at a major as a Grand Slam champion. The U.S. Open champion beat Magda L... ( read original story ...)
Japan visitor numbers hit record high, but with muted spending
TOKYO -- The number of tourists visiting Japan hit a record high in 2018, as did their spending in the country, despite a series of natural disasters that temporarily shut down major airports. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to Cut Inflation Forecast on Cheaper Oil
(Bloomberg) -- The Bank of Japan is almost certain to cut its inflation forecast for the fiscal year starting in April given the sharp fall in oil prices, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks mixed on poor Japanese data, growth fears
JAPAN ECONOMY: On Wednesday ... and keep monetary policy flexible to help the country weather a slowdown. The news lifted Chinese shares and global financial markets on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Ma’it to take apart in G20 Finance Track Documents in Tokyo
The results and outcomes of the finance ministers' Finance Track Documents are set to be a prelude to the G20 presidential summit in Osaka, Japan, in June, Ministry of Finance said in a statement. It ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court denies Carlos Ghosn’s latest bail request
The Tokyo District Court on Tuesday denied former Nissan Motor Co Ltd Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s request for release on bail after his indictment last week on two new charges, making it likely the once-f... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Heights Apartments aims to ‘elevate you to new heights’
My Property Ltd., exclusive sales and marketing partner for Osaka Heights Apartments, announced its official launch on 26 and 27 January from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cinnamon Grand, Cedar Room. A bran... ( read original story ...)
Osaka clubs her way into Australian Open second round
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Japan's Naomi Osaka clubbed her way into the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday night, beating Poland's Magda Linette 6-4 6-2. It was Osaka's first Grand Slam match s... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court denies Nissan Ghosn’s latest bail request
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Tokyo District Court on Tuesday denied former Nissan Motor Co Ltd Chairman Carlos Ghosn's request for release on bail after his indictment last week on two new charges, making it ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Court Denies Carlos Ghosn’s Latest Bail Request
Tuesday’s court rejection is a win for the Japanese prosecutors pursuing the case, who want to keep questioning Ghosn as they firm up their case against him for an eventual trial. Ghosn’s lawyers said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Olympic Committee head denies impropriety in 2020 bid procedures
Takeda told a packed news conference there were no reasons to doubt any part of Japan's dealings with the Singaporean consultancy in connection with Tokyo's bid and that he would cooperate fully with ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair to launch Sapporo, Japan, flights in December
British ski lovers can enjoy a piste of the action in the Far East when Finnair starts twice weekly flights to the stunning Japanese ski resort of Sapporo. The new winter route for 2019 is the Finnish ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court denies bail to Nissan’s ex-chair Carlos Ghosn
TOKYO -- The Tokyo District Court says it has turned down a request by Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn's for release on bail, prolonging his detention. Ghosn, 64, was arrested on Nov. 19 and has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s workforce expected to drop 20% by 2040 unless economy grows
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's workforce in 2040 is projected to drop 20 percent from 2017 due to overall population declines if the economy sees no growth and women and the elderly continue to have ... ( read original story ...)