The 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 (organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.), which was held for ten days from October 27 (Friday) through November 5 (Sunday) at Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, Koto-ku, closed November 5 at 18:00 on a ... ( read original story ...)
R?torso?C Residence in Tokyo
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Nissan cuts operating profit forecast after Japan recall
"I would like to express my apologies to customers, business partners, dealers and all the people who have been supporting Nissan," he said. Japan's second-largest carmaker suspended local production for about three weeks after it revealed uncertified ... ( read original story ...)
A restaurant in Japan saw its stock spike after Trump ate there — look inside
While the extent to which he deserves credit for the economic indicators he cites is up for debate, his presence has had a tangible effect on at least one business — but it's not American. During his recent trip to Japan, Trump dined with Japanese Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Twin baby chimpanzees make first public appearance at Nagoya zoo
NAGOYA – A Nagoya zoo on Tuesday held the first public viewing of its twin baby chimpanzees, saying the pair — born last month — are growing well and are in good health. The Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens said it is rare for both chimpanzees ... ( read original story ...)
As Nikkei Hits Highest Since 1992, Some Say Party Has Just Begun
It’s pick-a-number time for Japanese stock bulls after the Nikkei 225 Stock Average zoomed past 22,666.80 on Tuesday to close at the highest since 1992. Okasan Securities Co. sees 25,000 by March 2019. Martin Malone, a strategist at Mint Partners in ... ( read original story ...)
Last Time the Nikkei Was This High, Japan Was Still Seen Rising
The last time the benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average closed around 23,000 yen was weeks after the release of Michael Crichton’s "Rising Sun," the novel about a Japanese conspiracy to take over America. In retrospect, the book was emblematic of the ... ( read original story ...)
Tale of two Trumps poses dilemma for Japan
TOKYO -- Donald Trump's visit to Japan reveals two sides to the American president -- and a challenge for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in managing the relationship with the U.S. One Trump chose Japan as the first destination in his Asia tour, calling the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rejects idea of US free-trade deal to fix imbalance
TOKYO -- Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said Tuesday that trade imbalances with the United States should be addressed through U.S.-Japan economic dialogue, rather than through a bilateral free-trade agreement. "It is true that the United States runs ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei jumps to near 26-year high as foreigners buy on strong earnings hopes
TOKYO, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei index jumped to a near 26-year-high on Tuesday morning, as foreign investors piled in on expectations of strong earnings from Japan Inc., while Wall Street’s strength underpinned sentiment. The Nikkei share ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s main stock index closes at quarter-century high
Tokyo's benchmark stock index closed at a quarter-century high on Tuesday, rising by 1.73 percent amid eased concerns over geopolitical risks and on expectations for sound corporate earnings. The Nikkei 225 gained 389.25 points to close at 22,937.60, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Finance Minister says won’t use FTA to resolve U.S. trade imbalance
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that Japan would not enter a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States as a means to resolve the two countries’ trade imbalance. Speaking to reporters after a cabinet ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama city staffer accused of molesting woman on train
Kanagawa Prefectural Police on Monday arrested a male employee of the city of Yokohama for allegedly molesting the body of a woman on the JR Negishi Line during the morning rush hour, reports TBS News (Nov. 6). At just past 8:00 am., Tatsuya Shimada ... ( read original story ...)
Cybermedia Center, Osaka University Adopts Asetek Liquid Cooling for New Computer System ‘OCTOPUS’
OSLO, Norway, Nov. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Asetek (ASETEK.OL) and Cybermedia Center, Osaka University, today announced that Cybermedia Center, Osaka University will incorporate Asetek RackCDU Direct-to-Chip™ (D2C) liquid cooling for a new HPC (High ... ( read original story ...)
Global wind turbine makers target Japan
TOKYO -- Global wind turbine manufacturers are gearing up to capture opportunities in Japan as a number of large wind power projects are finally completing time-consuming environmental impact assessment and starting to seek equipment suppliers. Key players ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US forge progress on energy as Trump blasts trade gap
TOKYO -- Monday's summit highlighted Washington's carrot-and-stick approach toward Tokyo on trade issues, as President Donald Trump pushed again for Japan to reduce its surplus with the U.S. even as the two sides struck deals on energy and infrastructure ... ( read original story ...)