WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Japan conceded it was at logger-heads with Washington on whether the United States should rejoin the multilateral trans-pacific trade pact, as President Donald Trump's preference for a bilateral deal has created a 'gap' in view points. ( read original story ...)
Japan may soften trade stance as U.S. keeps up pressure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite calls to resist protectionism and for the United States to rejoin a multilateral trans-Pacific trade pact, Japan is gradually shifting gear to adjust to a trade environment shaken up by U.S. President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | World’s oldest person dies in Japan at age of 117
TOKYO | April 21, 2018 (AP)(STL.News)The world’s oldest person, a 117-year-old Japanese woman, has died. Nabi Tajima died of old age in a hospital Saturday evening in the town of Kikai in southern Japan, town official Susumu Yoshiyuki confirmed. ( read original story ...)
Flight Review: Japan Airlines Business Class 787
Flying from Tokyo to New York is a long and painful 12 hour flight and any opportunity to fly in business class is a greatly welcomed. Japan Airlines along with ANA currently fly direct between JFK to Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) with Japan Airlines ... ( read original story ...)
Fed Cup: Johanna Konta wins after Heather Watson loses to Naomi Osaka
Osaka broke again to take a 3-1 lead and, after fending off two break points for Watson in what proved to be the final game, served out by taking her third match point. Live scores, schedule and results Alerts: Get tennis news sent to your phone Konta is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Akita dogs melt foreign hearts
Hollywood actor Richard Gere, French film star Alain Delon and Russia's figure skating sensation Alina Zagitova have one thing in common: They adore Japan's Akita dogs. And they're not alone. In recent years, foreign ownership of one of Japan's most famous ... ( read original story ...)
Could jealousy link the Financial Ministry scandals together?
Then Fukuda quit. However, the damage was already done. The Finance Ministry has already admitted to falsifying documents that could indicate favoritism toward Moritomo for its proposed Osaka primary school in deference to Abe’s wife, Akie, because she ... ( read original story ...)
Trump delivered Japan a huge win on one part of the US’s coming talks with North Korea
This is a huge win for Abe, whose support in Japan has plummeted as his country faded into the background on fast-moving talks with North Korea. But one expert told Business Insider it would be "tragic" if abductees' families put faith in Trump. ( read original story ...)
Woman’s win of nursing home money a rarity in aging Japan
Makino's experience reflects the challenges faced by many older Japanese in finding suitable care and accommodations in "super-aging" Japan. Many assisted-living facilities demand hefty up-front payments on top of the usual rent and other fees — payments ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Lockheed Martin to propose stealthy hybrid of F-22 and F-35 for Japan – sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp plans to offer Japan a stealth fighter design based on its export-banned F-22 Raptor and advanced F-35 Lightning II aircraft, two sources said. Lockheed has discussed the idea with Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Buy orders swamp IPO for Shogi app developer
A company that developed a smartphone application for the Japanese board game shogi has been listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange ... Takahiro Hayashi was among those who celebrated the IPO by ringing the bourse's bell. The company's apps for board games ... ( read original story ...)
Enjoy a blooming good time at Nikkei Centre
The Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre is honouring the bountiful season with a special event this weekend, Celebrate Spring: A Tribute to the Beauty of Japanese Culture. “In Japanese culture there are many traditions that do celebrate the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei edges lower as tech sector sell-off weighs
The index rose 1.8 per cent for the week, its fourth straight week of gains. TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average edged lower on Friday morning as worries about slower smartphone demand hit technology shares, while financial stocks rallied thanks to higher ... ( read original story ...)
ACM Research Shares Could Fall When IPO Lockup Expires
When the ACM Research IPO lockup expires on May 2nd ... Cincinnati University, and Osaka University. He earned a Ph.D. and a Master of Engineering from Osaka University and a Bachelor of Science from Tsinghua University. CFO and Treasurer Min Xu has ... ( read original story ...)
IMF Says Bank of Japan Should Stick to Path on Inflation Target
The Bank of Japan should remain committed to its unprecedented monetary stimulus in order to hit a still-distant price target, according to the International Monetary Fund. “Communication has to be simple and straightforward,” Odd Per Brekk, deputy ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese finance official resigns over sexual harassment allegations
Tokyo (CNN)A high-ranking Japanese political figure has resigned in the wake of sex harassment allegations, a further blow to a government beset by scandal. Junichi Fukuda, administrative vice minister for the Ministry of Finance, said Wednesday that he ... ( read original story ...)