Imperial law is strict: Succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne must be posthumous and only males are eligible, as Kyodo News reports. The Japanese public overwhelmingly supports allowing emperors to retire, according to Kyodo, but conservative supporters ... ( read original story ...)
Japan named world’s best skiing destination by Aussie travel magazine
SYDNEY – Overtaking New Zealand, Japan has topped the 2017 world skiing destination rankings compiled by Australia’s International Traveler magazine. Readers picked Japan as the best skiing destination thanks to its high-quality powder snow. ( read original story ...)
Japan scrambles fighter jets as China flies drone over disputed East China Sea
We have sternly protested [to China] that it is utterly unacceptable". The Chinese vessels were reportedly equipped with guns, Kyodo news agency cited Japan Coast Guard as saying. The Chinese ships were ordered to leave the waters but they left the waters ... ( read original story ...)
China and Japan find way to extract ‘combustible ice’ from seafloor, harnessing a legendary frozen fossil fuel
The official Chinese news agency Xinhua reported that the fuel was successfully ... moment heralding a potential “global energy revolution.” A drilling crew in Japan reported a similar successful operation two weeks earlier, on May 4 offshore the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan coastguard resumes drills as tensions rise
Japan flexed its military muscle on Saturday, as regional tensions multiply. The Japanese coastguard resumed annual drills in Tokyo Bay, after a five year pause. A mock rescue scenario was staged just days after a very real flare-up with regional rival ... ( read original story ...)
Japan scrambles jets after China allegedly flies drone
Tokyo (AFP) - Japan said Friday it scrambled fighter jets after a Chinese vessel sailing in disputed waters launched a drone, the latest bout of tension in a longstanding territorial row. The two countries are at odds over a group of small uninhabited ... ( read original story ...)
Gamba Osaka beats Sagan Tosu 3-0 to take J-League lead
TOKYO - Gamba Osaka beat Sagan Tosu 3-0 Saturday to reclaim first place in the J-League. Shun Nagasawa scored two goals and Shu Kurata added a third as Gamba improved to 25 points, one ahead of Kashiwa Reysol, which beat Jubilo Iwata 2-0. Cristiano scored ... ( read original story ...)
Bringing Japanese-style online trading to Malaysia
The Japanese version of the mobile app has over 1.5 million downloads. The online brokerage business in Japan began in 1999 following the full deregulation of stock brokerage commission rates. Rakuten Securities Inc president Yuji Kusunoki said this was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc. overcomes falling revenue to log record profit
Itochu, for example, showed a 47% jump in net profit, driven largely by its improved food business. Japan's five largest traders saw net results improve by 1.28 trillion yen. Communications companies also performed well, thanks to swelling revenue from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan in longest economic expansion in a decade
But analysts warned that the nation's long battle to conquer deflation was far from over. Japan's economy grew by 0.5 percent quarter on quarter in the first three months of the year, fresh statistical data showed Thursday, marking the fifth straight ... ( read original story ...)
BizVibe Announces Top 10 Trends in Japanese Food and Beverage Market
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Japan is home to many creative and innovative foods and beverages. Manufacturers are continually experimenting, and consumers have come to expect frequent, new product releases. There are also several cultural and demographic ... ( read original story ...)
The Japanese yen is climbing as global markets go in risk-off mode
The Japanese yen is climbing. The currency was up by 0.7% at 112.37 per dollar as of 7:56 a.m. ET. Global markets are in risk-off mode, with the yen, gold, and US Treasurys rallying. Betting on yen appreciation is popular during periods of heightened ... ( read original story ...)
8 things to do in Sapporo for an all-round Japan trip
Sapporo is the largest city of Hokkaido. But due to its accessibility and location, it’s also commonly thought of as simply a stopover city, rather than a destination for the many tourists who fly into New Chitose airport in Sapporo. With the many ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's economy grows faster than expected
Japan's economy grew faster than expected in the first three months of the year, according to official data. The economy grew 0.5% in the quarter, while the annualised rate of growth was 2.2% - the fastest rate for a year. The figures means Japan has now ... ( read original story ...)
Emperor Akihito: Japan's government approves abdication bill
Under Japanese law, she will have to give up her royal status and live as a private citizen after her marriage. What is your reaction to this news? What might this mean for Japan? Please email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your comments. ( read original story ...)
Amata visit marks closer ties with Yokohama
Chairman Surin Pitsuwan led a Thai delegation to Yokohama to underscore cooperation on the Smart City scheme, following a letter of cooperation signed by the two parties. The Thai delegation was warmly welcomed by Katsunori Watanabe, deputy mayor of Yokohama. ( read original story ...)