Japan's imperial law requires a princess to leave the royal ... and the emperor's younger brother, Prince Masahito. After news of Princess Mako's upcoming engagement broke, Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga was quoted by Reuters news agency as saying ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economy expands at 2.2 percent annual pace in Jan-Mar
Japan reports that its economy grew at a faster-than-expected 2.2 percent annual pace in January-March. Economists had forecast a strong expansion in the first quarter for the world's third-largest economy, helped by a recovery in exports and consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Princess Mako to lose royal status by marrying commoner
Japanese Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Emperor ... Asked about the problem of the shortage in royals, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference: "There is no change in our view to proceed with consideration of steps to ... ( read original story ...)
'Japan Now' to Showcase Four Local Actresses at Tokyo Film Fest
Muses of Japanese Cinema' will feature Sakura Ando, Yu Aoi, Hikari Mitsushima and Aoi Miyazaki in the fest's 30th edition. The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) will showcase films starring local actresses Sakura Ando, Yu Aoi, Hikari Mitsushima and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan princess's betrothal highlights male royal succession woes
The news reignites a debate on whether the law should be changed ... Traditionalists, including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, strenuously oppose such changes, even though Japan has been ruled by female sovereigns in past centuries. The government is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Mako is marrying a legal assistant — and becoming a commoner like him
Quasi-public NHK TV reported the news late Tuesday and the Imperial Household Agency confirmed the report to Japanese media who belong to an exclusive “press club” system. But the agency declined comment to The Associated Press. The man who won the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy expands for fifth straight quarter at 0.5%, but spending remains tepid
The latest reading nonetheless means Japan’s economy has had its best string of gains since 2006, during the tenure of popular former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. The figures are good news for current Prime Minister Shinzo Abe — whose brief and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy Is Growing, but Don’t Call It a Hot Streak
Although Japan’s output is still the world’s third-largest, after the United States and China, consistent growth has been elusive — the result of headwinds like a declining population and deflation. Japanese gross domestic product increased by 2.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘schoolgirl complex’: Possible child prostitution masquerading as ‘high school dating’
“The uniforms make them look one and a half times cuter than they actually are.” This is Japan’s shady “JK” or “high school dating” business.(“Joshi kosei” means “high school girl” in Japanese, and the English initials JK are ... ( read original story ...)
Immigration detainees wage hunger strike at Nagoya facility
A 31-year-old Iranian man, who has been detained for about six months, told a Kyodo News reporter at the facility that he will continue the hunger strike until death if necessary as nothing has changed despite repeated pleas. An official of the Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
How Japan Post's big global bet unraveled
In February 2015, bankers working on Japan's biggest IPO in three decades woke to news that left them shaken. Their client had just closed a multi-billion dollar deal - but had kept them firmly out of the loop. Just months ahead of its listing, state-owned ... ( read original story ...)
Taking a Toll: How Japan Post's big global bet unravelled
TOKYO/SYDNEY In February 2015, bankers working on Japan's biggest IPO in three decades woke to news that left them shaken. Their client had just closed a multi-billion dollar deal - but had kept them firmly out of the loop. Just months ahead of its listing ... ( read original story ...)
Missing the big picture: How Japan Post's $6.5 billion bet on Toll unravelled
In February 2015, bankers working on Japan's biggest IPO in three decades woke to news that left them shaken. Their client had just closed a multi-billion dollar deal - but had kept them firmly out of the loop. Just months ahead of its listing, state-owned ... ( read original story ...)
RPT-Taking a Toll: How Japan Post's big global bet unravelled
Japan Post wrote down $3.6 bln of $4.9 bln Toll purchase * Deal came ahead of Japan Post listing, surprised IPO bankers * Writedown raises questions over due diligence, management * Comes as govt prepares follow-up sale of Japan Post shares By Thomas ... ( read original story ...)
Port IPO opens to subscribers
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which is financing ... Thouen said his confidence in the IPO was based on the SAP’s potential for growth as Cambodia’s principal seaport. But just to sweeten the deal SAP has offered private investors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post looking to buy Nomura’s stake in real estate unit: sources
The government sold shares in Japan Post Holdings in 2015, mainly to retail investors, as part of a $12 billion IPO that included its banking and insurance subsidiaries. Its shares, which listed at ¥1,400, have been trading below that level since March. ( read original story ...)