NAIROBI, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan Lucy Kabuu who has shaken off her injury is eyeing to win the Nagoya marathon next month to redeem her career. Kabuu, who previously had her camp pitched in Japan, holds a personal best time of 2:19:34 and has been ... ( read original story ...)
Japan FSA prods banks to accelerate anti-money-laundering steps: sources
A critical report by the group could result in sanctions that could include shunning Japanese banks out of the global banking network. “Even a single financial institution with low-level anti-money laundering and terrorist-financing measures is enough to ... ( read original story ...)
Kipsang targeting world record in Tokyo | iaaf.org
Kipsang, a former world record holder, experienced mixed fortunes after his 2017 victory in Tokyo, dropping out of Berlin in September but bouncing back to finish second at the New York City Marathon in November. Already the course record holder in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese police arrest 2 men suspected of shooting up a pro-North Korean compound
Japanese police arrested two men on Friday after several bullets were fired at the Tokyo headquarters of a group linked to North Korea. Japan has strict gun laws and shootings, almost always gang-related, are extremely rare. About 500,000 ethnic Koreans ... ( read original story ...)
Shots fired at North Korea-linked group HQ in Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese police arrested two men on Friday after several bullets were fired at the Tokyo headquarters of a group linked to North Korea, a spokesman and media said. The men pulled up at the complex housing the pro-Pyongyang General ... ( read original story ...)
Can Japan compete with China over development aid?
although it has been harder to extend unequivocal support for the regime since news about atrocities against the Rohingya minority started to come to light. "For Japan, that makes providing aid to the regime very delicate," he said. "China, on the other ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese men nabbed in shooting at de facto N. Korea embassy
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 ...)