according to the latest survey by Nikkei/TV Tokyo. Forty-eight percent were against the policy change, approved by Japan's parliament this month, while 40% favored allowing the increase in foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Explosion in Japan Injures Dozens in Crowded Pub
A suspected gas explosion and subsequent fire injured 42 people in Sapporo, Japan, Sunday night. The wooden building, which crumbled and was reduced to ashes, contained a pub, real estate agency and a ... ( read original story ...)
Russia to move troops into new barracks on disputed islands near Japan
The news came after the Kremlin said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe might visit Russia on Jan. 21 as the two countries step up a push to defuse the territorial dispute to allow them to sign a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Officials Plan to Start Selection Process for Casino Partner Early Next Year
Osaka officials are stepping up their efforts to bring an integrated resort to the city, saying that they plan to start a selection process to choose a private partner with which to make their bid ear... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disneyland to open first ‘Beauty and the Beast’-themed ride-through attraction
A still from 'Beauty and the Beast' live-action movie starring Dan Stevens (L) and Emma Watson (R). (movies.disney.co.uk/File) Tokyo Disneyland is getting a new Beauty and the Beast attraction that wi... ( read original story ...)
tokyo prosecutors
Prosecutors would not immediately confirm the reports Monday by Kyodo News service and other media. They were due to brief media later in the day. The prosecutors say … Continue reading TOKYO | Report... ( read original story ...)
In lawsuit, consumer group alleges discrimination by Tokyo Medical University
“We believe the university has an obligation to pay damages such as the reimbursement of test fees,” Sasaki told a news conference at the Tokyo District Court on the day. The lawsuit marks the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Chef returns to Tokyo Grill after attending Le Cordon Bleu
He started working at Tokyo Grill as a hibachi chef when the restaurant opened ... “That’s generous of him.” Kathryn Cargo reports on business and agriculture for the Victoria Advocate. She may be rea... ( read original story ...)
YOKOHAMA, Japan | Nissan board meets but no chairman picked to replace Ghosn
YOKOHAMA, Japan— Nissan’s board met Monday but failed to pick a new chairman to replace Carlos Ghosn, who was arrested last month on charges of violating financial regulations, saying more discussion ... ( read original story ...)
“SAKUYA LUMINA” Night Walk Launched at Osaka Castle Park on Dec. 15
OSAKA, Japan, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- "AlkaNight Co., Ltd.," jointly owned by the Dentsu group and Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd., and Osaka Castle Park Management Co., Ltd., launched their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan can temporarily boost spending to ease sales tax pain – IMF
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan should ensure that spending measures to ease the pain on the economy from next year's scheduled sales tax hike are temporary and well-communicated, a senior International ... ( read original story ...)
Japan restaurant explosion injures dozens
More than 40 people were injured Sunday when a massive explosion rocked a restaurant in northern Japan, according to local news reports. A swath of Sapporo City, the capital city of Japan's main ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Central Bank to Warn of Rising Growth Risks, Policy Seen Steady
TOKYO (Reuters) - As the risks to the global economy rises, the Bank of Japan is expected to join a chorus of warnings from other policy-makers of the threat to growth from protectionism and ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Nissan to replace rock-star chairman amid arrest scandal
TOKYO — Nissan’s board is meeting to pick a chairman to replace Carlos Ghosn, arrested last month on charges of violating financial regulations. Monday’s meeting comes amid an unfolding scandal that t... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Nissan to replace chairman arrested on financial charges
TOKYO — Nissan’s board is meeting to pick a chairman to replace Carlos Ghosn, arrested last month on charges of violating financial regulations. Monday’s meeting comes amid an unfolding scandal that t... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Steel to hold Jan prices steady amid weaker overseas market
TOKYO, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Tokyo Steel Manufacturing Co Ltd , Japan’s top electric-arc furnace steelmaker, on Monday said it will hold steel product prices steady in January amid a weaker overseas mark... ( read original story ...)