Police have arrested two Japanese men believed to be ultra right-wing activists for firing at North Korea’s de facto embassy in Tokyo. (Suo Takekuma/Kyodo News via AP) Patrolling police rushed to the closely monitored building and arrested the two on the ... ( read original story ...)
As Nikkei rally falters, how solid is its earnings foundation?
Japan’s Nikkei 225 has ridden the same roller-coaster ride that the rest of world markets have been on in the past several months: It saw gains of 25 percent between early September and late January, when the index topped 24,000 to establish its high ... ( read original story ...)
Japan — almost silent over #MeToo
As it has multiplied, it has developed in different forms in different countries. But where is Japan in #MeToo? The answer is nowhere, really, and that for me is troubling. It is not as if Japan is some sort of nirvana, free of sexual harassment. ( read original story ...)
10 Points of Interest In Osaka, Japan Not To Be Missed
Osaka can’t boast of a large number of sightseeing spots, which is why it is not as popular as Tokyo or Kyoto. This place is more known as a business city. It is also known for its food. However, in this post I will try to change your idea about this ... ( read original ...
Olympics: Holograms may help more fans catch the action at Tokyo Games
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese telecommunications company NTT is hoping to bring an added dimension to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by projecting live sporting events with its 3D hologram technology. NTT has been working on a new system it calls "Kirari! For Arena ... ( read original story ...)
Roppongi socialite not prosecuted for allegedly threatening business partner in sex business
TOKYO (TR) – Prosecutors have announced the non-prosecution of a male socialite over the alleged threats of a partner in a sex business last year, reports TV Asahi (Feb. 22). In July of last year, Tomoro Mukai, 31, allegedly threatened the male ... ( read original story ...)
Japan MOF’s Asakawa: to actively engage in G20 debate on cryptocurrencies
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's top financial diplomat Masatsugu Asakawa said on Thursday that G20 finance leaders would raise the issue of cryptocurrencies at their meeting in Buenos Aires in March. Asakawa, vice finance minister for international affairs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports rise but confidence slips
Sales of electronics, cars boost trade data, but manufacturers' sentiment hit by strong yen TOKYO • Buoyant sales of cars and electronics led Japan's exports to a 14th straight month of growth last month, but manufacturers' business confidence slid ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Stocks open lower on Thursday
3 Singapore Budget 2018: SG Bonus 'hongbao' of S$100, S$200 or S$300 for all citizens aged 21 and above, depending on income 4 Singapore Budget 2018: Impact of buyer's stamp duty hike to be felt most for big-ticket purchases ( read original story ...)
W Hotels unveils plans for first Japan property
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, has announced the opening of its first Japan property, W Osaka, opening in 2021. Owned by Sekisui House, a long-standing partner of Marriott International, this opening will be the first-ever W in Japan. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank Is Said to Work With Nomura on $19 Billion Mobile IPO
Tokyo-based SoftBank has yet to send out so-called requests ... Getting involved early may help Japan’s biggest brokerage win a lucrative global coordinator role for the IPO, which could become the country’s largest debut share sale since NTT DoCoMo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM’s adviser says BOJ should consider buying foreign bonds
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan should consider buying foreign bonds as part of efforts to reflate the economy during Governor Haruhiko Kuroda’s second term at the central bank helm, an economic adviser to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said. The BOJ is ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Athletics, Mariners will open 2019 regular season in Tokyo
The Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners will open the 2019 season at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reported on Wednesday. It will mark the fifth time the Tokyo Dome has hosted an MLB season opener, and the third ... ( read original story ...)
A’s, Mariners to open 2019 MLB season in Tokyo, report says
The two teams, who played a two-game series in Japan to begin the 2012 MLB season, will open the 2019 season in Tokyo. The San Francisco Chronicle first reported Wednesday the A's are "eager" and "enthusiastic" about playing overseas. "If we’re in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan intellectual property agreement in the pipeline
In an effort to make the country a more attractive destination for Japanese companies and investors, the Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts and the Japan Intellectual Property Association (JPAA) are finalising the details of a memorandum of understanding ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Employees of Jimbocho antiquarian bookstore accused of possessing child porn
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested employees ... books [containing child pornography],” the third suspect was quoted, according to Nippon News Network (Feb. 20). In 2015, a revision to the anti-child pornoraphy law made the possession ... ( read original story ...)