The government hopes to complete deployment of the system in western Japan by Saturday morning, Kyodo News said, quoting defence ministry officials. Yoshihide Suga, Japan's chief government spokesman, said earlier this week that Tokyo "can never tolerate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan moves its PAC-3 missile to the west of the country
Japan has begun moving its defence system to the west of the country after North Korea announced plans to launch ballistic missiles into the water near the US Pacific territory of Guam. The four PAC-3 surface-to-air interceptors have been brought in from ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Ambassador Congratulates 14 Moroccans with Scholarships to Study in Japan
The ABE Initiative is financed by Japanese government and implemented by JICA’s Moroccan office, whose resident representative, Hitoshi Tojima, told Morocco World News that “in term of technical cooperation with Morocco, JICA has created the ABE ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Postpones Launch of GPS Satellite Amid Possible Helium Gas Leakage
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has postponed the launch ... of additional examinations around rocket propulsion system." According to the Kyodo news agency, the next attempt to launch the rocket is likely to take place as early as on August 17 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ashiya: A Prestigious, Upscale City Between Kobe and Osaka
“Because it’s between Kobe and Osaka, business people who succeed in Osaka want to buy property in Ashiya because it has a name value.” Residents are often employed at embassies, consulates, corporations, and banks, and some international companies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe pledges to protect people and property, deploys missile interceptors to bring down N Korean rockets
Japan deployed its Patriot missile defence system on Saturday after North Korea threatened to fire ballistic missiles over the country towards the US Pacific territory of Guam, local officials and reports said. Regional tensions are mounting as Washington ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes new launchpad to spur growth of rocket industry
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is exploring the idea of building a launch facility for small rockets to make it easier for newcomers to enter the business. The government has effectively monopolized the launch business, but a new law passed last year ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tallest building won’t be a towering risk: CEO
Junichi Yoshida, the Japanese real estate developer's CEO, told The Nikkei how he perceived the potential risks to the new skyscraper. Edited excerpts from the interview follow. Q: Why did you choose to build the tallest building in Japan? A: Sending a ... ( read original story ...)
Aging Japan Puts A Strain On The Financial System
About 40 percent of the increase in the size of market finance in Japan since 1990 can be explained by aging. Smaller banks that rely on lending to local markets are particularly vulnerable, since they face less demand from households and firms. ( read original story ...)
Marketing pot: Hip company Tokyo Smoke brings ‘lifestyle’ branding to medical marijuana
That may be in store for medical marijuana users purchasing a new strain created in conjunction with Tokyo Smoke, according to the Canadian “lifestyle” company that unveiled the product on Thursday. It’s also perhaps a peek into the future as ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japanese troops begin joint military exercise amid North Korea threat
Japan lies only about 620 miles to the east of North Korea, which has conducted numerous missile tests this year. Most of the weapons have landed in the Sea of Japan. Fox News' Lucas Tomlinson contributed to this report. ( read original story ...)
Rafael Nadal two wins away from regaining ATP No. 1 tennis ranking
In the women's singles, Japan's Naomi Osaka beat 15th-seeded Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia ... Cochin Shipyard Shares Jump After $225 mln IPO Cochin Shipyard which is India's largest public sector shipbuilder got an unbelievable response to its IPO ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Finance: Outcome of board meeting
This is to inform that Ms. Meghna S. Mistry has tendered her resignation from the post of Company Secretary & Compliance officer of the Company with effect from August 11, 2017. Pursuant to Regulation 30 (2) & Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations ... ( read original story ...)
Where to stay in Osaka
Open in March 2017, midi HOTEL offers accommodation in Osaka, 1 km from Namba CITY shopping mall. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. FP HOTELS South-Namba is set in Osaka, 500 m from Tsutenkaku. Guests can ... ( read original story ...)
EU-Japan deal ‘can boost Irish exports’
Last month Japan's Ministry of Finance said the country will raise tariffs on frozen beef imports from the US and other countries from August to protect domestic producers. Tariffs on frozen beef will jump to 50pc from the current 38.5pc between August 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Wantedly, Japan’s social recruiting startup, files for IPO
Tokyo-based Wantedly, Japan’s social recruiting startup, announced today that its IPO application to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) has been approved. The company will be listed on the TSE Mothers Market with plans to offer 50,000 shares for public ... ( read original story ...)