And the man now known as the "Japanese Satchmo" recently found out just how much he's revered by New Orleans' musical community during what could be his band's final gig in the city. Performing during ... ( read original story ...)
US beats Japan 4-3 to reach final of softball worlds
MAKUHARI, Japan (AP) -- Pitcher Rachel Garcia drove in the winning run in the eighth inning Saturday to lift the United States to a 4-3 win over Japan and into the final of the women's world softball ... ( read original story ...)
Swimming: Ledecky returns to form, Ikee shines for hosts Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) - Katie Ledecky claimed her second gold of the 2018 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in the women’s 400 meters freestyle on Saturday while Rikako Ikee cemented her place as the risin... ( read original story ...)
9 dead after rescue chopper crashes in Japan
(Kyodo News via The Associated Press ... was scattered and trees torn down apparently from the impact of the fall. Article Continued Below Japanese media quoted witnesses as saying the helicopter was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan checking report of Japanese man held in North Korea
Japan says it is looking into reports that a Japanese citizen was taken into custody this month in North Korea. The Asahi newspaper reported Saturday the man faces possible spying allegations. The NTV ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls as chip sector tumbles, firm GDP fails to impress
TOKYO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei fell on Friday morning as semiconductor-related shares tumbled after Morgan Stanley downgraded its view on the U.S. chip sector, which offset any boost from Ja... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 1-month low as chip sector tumbles; strong yen dents confidence
TOKYO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei fell to a one-month low on Friday as semiconductor-related shares tumbled after Morgan Stanley downgraded its view on the U.S. chip sector, which offset any bo... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ex-defense chief declares bid to topple Abe
Ishiba also called Japan's fiscal policy unsustainable due to the declining ... Shinjiro Koizumi -- the son of former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi -- in a recent Nikkei poll asking voter preferenc... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.33%
Investing.com – Japan equities were lower at the close on Friday, as losses in the Shipbuilding, Communication and Glass sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.33 ... ( read original story ...)
Mahathir woos Japanese university to set up Malaysia campus
Japanese will be the main teaching language at the university ... A top official at the university told the Nikkei Asian Review said that Malaysia had approached Ritsumeikan for talks and the issue wo... ( read original story ...)
Little Tokyo embraces housing for homeless vets in downtown’s pricey rental market
A decade ago, the Little Tokyo community was hesitant to embrace affordable housing and believed more affluent renters would bring the neighborhood new business, said Kristin Fukushima of the Little T... ( read original story ...)
Tips from a Japanese Travel Expert! 10 Things You Must Know Before Making Lodging Reservations in the Tokyo Area
... will introduce some useful hints for securing a hotel in Tokyo provided by a veteran traveler who travels to Tokyo weekly on business and who can tell you how to find little-known but good deals. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Wage Growth Hits 21-Year High: 4 Top Picks
Per the latest data issued by Japan’s labor ministry, inflation-adjusted real wages in the country surged 2.8% to its highest levels since 1990s. Such an increase was achieved on the back of a steady ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Rebounds in Q2: 5 Great Picks
However, Japan has reiterated on more than one occasion that it prefers ... financial services institution with diverse operations in both corporate and retail finance. ORIX carries a Zacks Rank #2 an... ( read original story ...)
Japan queries all medical schools on gender discrimination
Medical graduates in Japan usually work at school-affiliated hospitals after completing their training. Education Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi told a news conference Friday that the rigging of scores at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy rebounds on brisk spending but trade rifts cloud outlook
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s economy grew more than expected in the second quarter, helped by strong household and business spending and recovering from an earlier contraction, but global trade tensions ... ( read original story ...)