Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said it’s seeking clarity on whether the change affects Canadians as well, although this wasn’t previously part of the process for Canadian families adopting children in Japan. Hoag told Global News ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Senegal fans impress at World Cup after helping to clean up stadiums
Not only did these teams impress World Cup viewers -- their fans did, too. Japanese and Senegalese supporters received praise after they were seen picking up their trash and tidying up their stadium section following their respective matches Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s Kuroda Says 3% Wage Gains Needed for Price Goal
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda endorsed a Japanese government call for employers to raise wages by 3 percent a year -- far faster than the current pace -- to help the central bank meet its inflation target. “The government request for 3 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Our Thoughts and Prayers are With Tokyo Vanity Who Just Suffered a Tragic Loss
Tokyo Vanity is no doubt an upbeat, fun-loving, amazing person but her world came crashing down after learning of the passing of her angel. Earlier this week, the Love & Hip Hop Atlanta fan favorite shared the tragic news with her supportive followers ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo has three restaurants in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2018 list
Yes, we know – Tokyo's culinary scene is pretty amazing, and the world certainly seems to agree. Besides boasting a near-ludicrous amount of Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand-tipped restaurants, we also consistently manage to wow the judges of The World ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises in volatile trade helped by China stock gains
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average rose in volatile trade on Wednesday, helped by late short-covering following an earlier selloff and a broader recovery in regional sentiment as Chinese shares recovered from a rout in the previous session. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong buyers’ interest in Japanese property cools in the short term after Osaka quake
A strong earthquake in Osaka this week has not only rattled Japan’s second-largest city, but also shaken Hong Kong buyers’ growing interest in Japanese property in the short term, according to real estate agents. “One of our clients was paying a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan JVs on track for B53 bn in condo launches
JAPANESE developers are increasingly drawn to the Thai property market, seeking out joint ventures with local real estate companies that could see at least Bt53.1 billion worth of condominium launches in the second half of this year, a survey by The Nation ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ minutes: One member says more easing needed but central bank seen on hold
TOKYO (Reuters) - A lone Bank of Japan policymaker said additional easing was needed to accelerate inflation, but most members wanted to keep monetary policy unchanged, minutes from the central bank’s policy meeting in April showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
RCBC to launch blockchain remittance service in Japan
RIZAL COMMERCIAL Banking Corp. (RCBC) is set to launch a remittance service in partnership with two Japanese banks using the blockchain technology for a cheaper and faster way of sending money. RCBC First Senior Vice-President Manny T. Narciso told ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post Bank’s departing portfolio investment chief names successors
Kunio Tahara, a senior managing director at Japan Post Bank, and Taiichi Hoshino, a managing director, will take the helm of Japan Post Bank's ¥207.7 trillion ($1.89 trillion) investment portfolio, effective June 20, said Katsunori Sago, representative ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei flat in choppy trade as trade war woes pressures; Kikkoman soars
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average was flat in choppy trade on Wednesday morning as firms that rely on China demand tumbled on trade war worries, with machine tool makers and shippers posting multi-month lows, which offset gains in defensive ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks drop as trade war fears linger
The benchmark Topix index was off 0.5 per cent in Tokyo as industrials fell 0.4 per cent and financials dipped 0.9 per cent and energy stocks dropped 1.1 per cent. But the S&P/ASX 200 was up 0.6 per cent in Sydney, bolstered by a rise of 1.2 per cent by ... ( read original story ...
At least four killed, more than 300 injured after strong earthquake rattles Osaka
“We’ve done a brisk business these past few hours, especially in bottled water,” said Tetsunari Nigawa, who works at a convenience store near central Osaka’s Umeda Station. At Namba Station, groups of foreign and Japanese tourists found ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business mood mixed, underlines fragile recovery: Reuters Tankan
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese manufacturers’ confidence improved for a second straight month in June but the service sector’s mood slumped from May’s record high level, a Reuters poll found, suggesting some fragility in the outlook after a first-quarter ... ( read original story ...)
Silicon Valley-style coding boot camp seeks to reset Japan Inc
TOKYO (Reuters) - Barely six months after inaugurating a tiny software-coding boot camp in a basement in Tokyo, Silicon Valley transplant Kani Munidasa stood before some of Japan’s top business leaders in February with a warning: software was threatening ... ( read original story ...)