as did former Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto, who canceled a trip to San Francisco in 2013 after being internationally condemned for suggesting the comfort women system had been necessary at the time. “We’re concerned mistaken history based on news reports ... ( read original story ...)
Plane part falls onto car after takeoff at Osaka airport; no one injured
OSAKA – A panel weighing around 4 kg fell off a plane shortly after takeoff Saturday at Kansai International Airport and hit a car on a road in Osaka, the transport ministry said. No one was injured by the object. The ministry will send safety inspectors ... ( read original story ...)
Subaru Set to Godzilla Tokyo Motor Show
With the Frankfurt auto show behind us, auto manufacturers are looking to the approaching 2017 Tokyo Motor Show in late October, and eager to begin capitalizing on the upcoming media blitz is Subaru. It will be bringing two new STI models, an Outback ... ( read original story ...)
Steven Soderbergh Showcase Set for Tokyo Film Festival
Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) will host a World of Steven Soderbergh program at this year's event, with the versatile director appearing at a Q&A session in Tokyo. Soderbergh — who won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1989 for his debut Sex ... ( read original story ...)
Subaru BRZ STI Sport confirmed for 2017 Tokyo Motor Show
The star of Subaru’s stand at next month’s 2017 Tokyo Motor Show will be a sporty sedan concept that may just hint at the next-generation WRX. However, the automaker will also present a new version of its BRZ: the BRZ STI Sport. Before you get too ... ( read original story ...)
Event Report: Tokyo Game Show 2017
Tokyo Game Show is a yearly event that takes place in the Makuhari Convention Center in Kaihim-Makuhari, Chiba. This is located in a beautiful seaside area that is a popular tourist spot in its own right, but between September 21st - 24th the vast majority ... ( read original story ...)
Subaru to unveil autonomus Viziv Performance Concept in Tokyo
Subaru has revealed a glimpse of a new performance concept that will take center stage during the Tokyo Motor Show next month. The concept will be called Viziv Performance, and follows a line of show cars and SUVs that have worn the same nameplate ... ( read original story ...)
Suzuki’s Tokyo motor show concepts are adorably mad
There are the midnight car club meets, the crazily tuned supercars, legends like the GT-R and NSX… and there are irresistible little kei cars and the simply absurd concept cars that turn up to the Tokyo motor show. We love it all. And Suzuki appears to ... ( read original story ...)
Fire Emblem Warriors – Tokyo Game Show 2017 Trailer
Clash with legions of soldiers and fierce monsters as Lyn, Chrom, Celica, Tiki, Caeda, and other Fire Emblem heroes while unleashing over-the-top-powerful Dynasty Warriors-style moves. Subscribe to GameSpot Trailers! http://youtube.com/GameSpotTrailers?sub ... ( read original story ...)
Abe to Face Japan Election Challenge From Tokyo Governor Koike
She spoke ahead of Abe’s 6 p.m. press briefing in Tokyo, at which he’s expected to announce a general ... Another survey by Kyodo News published on Sunday showed the LDP with a more than three-to-one margin against its closest rival, with 42 percent ... ( read original story ...)
Labor costs will soon rise, sending inflation toward BOJ’s 2% target, Kuroda says
“Many Japanese firms have raised wages for their employees but kept the prices of products and services unchanged,” Kuroda said in a speech to business leaders in Osaka. Businesses may be reluctant to raise prices because of concern that they will lose ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda Says Limits to How Deeply Rates Can Go Negative
But we'll continue to closely watch how developments in North Korea could affect markets and Japan's economy," Kuroda said in a meeting with business leaders in Osaka, western Japan. "The BOJ is ready to take appropriate action as needed," he said without ... ( read original story ...)
Sneak Peek: The New Conrad Osaka takes the Japanese City to Luxurious New Heights
Some say that the new Conrad is to Osaka what the Park Hyatt is to Tokyo—a landmark property that feels undeniably connected to, and is simultaneously a respite from, the bustling city outside. But while the modern and airy oasis, which opened earlier ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls snap election
Tokyo (CNN)Japanese leader Shinzo Abe has called an early election ... he can then say that he has the popular mandate to go ahead with his plans." Uncertain standing A Kyodo News poll published Sunday had some good news for the Prime Minister, with ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe puts PM job on the line with early election call in Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Monday he will call an early election for parliament's more powerful lower house for next month. Abe said at a news conference that he will dissolve the 475-seat chamber on Thursday when it convenes after a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2017 – Business Day Field Report
2017 has been an incredible year for gamers, as the large influx of titles being developed is creating such a diverse library for players to indulge themselves in. There seems to be a nonstop effort to ensure that every avenue is covered, whether it be the ... ( read original story ...)