(Bloomberg) -- Making paper out of rock isn’t just a novel idea — it saves water, is both recyclable and biodegradable and uses a mineral resource available anywhere on earth. TBM Co., a Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
African samurai: The black warrior who became a legend in feudal Japan
Such skills would later appeal to Oda, who also looked to Yasuke -- by then conversant in Japanese -- for news about the wider world. "Yasuke was initially viewed as a source of entertainment as he ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese restaurant in Campbell River, B.C., closing after 39 years
Front of Koto Japanese restaurant. The Campbell River eatery is set to close on May 25th after nearly 40 years in business. (Courtesy of Kenji Maeda) Campbell River's Koto Japanese Restaurant is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy expanded for 2nd straight quarter
The Japanese government says the economy grew at an annual pace of 2.1% in the first quarter, marking the second straight quarter of expansion. The Cabinet Office said Monday seasonally adjusted ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs export controls for cutting-edge tech
TOKYO -- Japan is considering restricting exports of advanced technology used in such applications as artificial intelligence and robots, following the lead set by recent American measures aimed ... ( read original story ...)
Lost in translation: Signs puzzle overseas tourists in Japan
TOKYO -- Imagine you are a Chinese tourist visiting Japan for the first time. Your travels take you to Osaka and the 40-story Umeda Sky Building, with its fine views of the city. After awhile ... ( read original story ...)
Embattled boxing body faces Olympic inquiry before Tokyo ruling
The International Olympic Committee's executive board is expected to take AIBA out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics boxing tournaments. "We have got probably two hours to explain to a committee about ... ( read original story ...)
Nadal advances, Federer, Osaka withdraw from Italian Open due to injuries
Roger Federer and top-ranked Naomi Osaka withdrew before their Italian Open quarter-finals because of injuries on Friday. Federer reported a right leg injury ahead of his match against Stefanos ... ( read original story ...)
First ever Yokohama victory for Vincent Luis
With an incredible run over the 10k, Vincent Luis claimed his first ever victory in WTS Yokohama to make a serious statement over his intentions of fighting for the Series trophy. The French had an ... ( read original story ...)
Alberta Indigenous artisans selected to participate in trade mission to Tokyo
Heather Abbey, is the co-founder of Indig Inc. (Alicia Bridges/CBC News) The Cree businesswoman was the recipient ... The three southern Alberta artisans hosted a "Natives in Tokyo" fashion show ... ( read original story ...)
Roger Federer, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka retire from Rome, and nobody seems to know if they’ll be fully fit for the French Open
Roger Federer's withdrawal from Friday's Italian Open quarterfinal against Stefanos Tsitsipas follows separate injuries to Caroline Wozniacki, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka, who have all retired ... ( read original story ...)
Superfast bullet train that rivals airplane flying times set to debut in Japan
Passengers will be able to travel 680 miles, from Tokyo and Sapporo, in less than four hours. Japan's next-generation bullet train reached speeds of 198 miles per hour on a test run on May 16.Jiji ... ( read original story ...)
Nadal reaches Rome semis; Federer and Osaka withdraw injured
He deserves to be where he is now." Meanwhile, Roger Federer and top-ranked Naomi Osaka withdrew before their quarterfinals because of injuries. Federer reported a right leg injury ahead of his ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Italian Open
So right now, I'm feeling kind of sad," Osaka said. (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ends longstanding trade restrictions on American beef: USDA
Japan has agreed to lift longstanding restrictions on American beef exports, clearing the way for U.S. products to enter the market regardless of age, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian officials ‘encouraged’ by Trump decision to delay auto tariffs on Japan, Europe
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision today to delay auto tariffs on Japan and Europe is generating fresh hope that there might be an end in sight to his punitive levies on Canadian steel and ... ( read original story ...)