TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average inched up on Wednesday, with a rally in crude prices supporting oil-related shares. The Nikkei ended 0.08 percent higher at 22,911.21. With crude prices reaching 2-1/2-year highs, Inpex Corp , an oil ... ( read original story ...)
Japan takes up Jerusalem issue, proposes 4-party talks
ANMAN -- Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono, currently touring the Middle East, has proposed four-party talks in Tokyo, a senior official of the Israeli Prime Minister's Office told The Nikkei. The proposal is aimed at easing the tensions that U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei inches higher; crude rally supports oil-related shares
Japan's Nikkei share average inched up on Wednesday, with a rally in crude prices supporting oil-related shares. The Nikkei was 0.09 percent higher at 22,912.43. Ship builder Kawasaki Heavy Industries advanced 7.5 per cent after announcing that it will ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-bound flight from Los Angeles forced to turn around after ‘unauthorized person’ found on plane
An All Nippon Airways flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo on Tuesday night was forced to turn around after an “unauthorized person" was found aboard, angering passengers who were four hours into an 11-hour flight. The ANA 175 flight to Tokyo's Narita ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei inches higher; crude rise supports oil-related shares
TOKYO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average inched up on Wednesday, with a rally in crude prices supporting oil-related shares. The Nikkei was 0.09 percent higher at 22,912.43. With crude prices reaching 2-1/2-year highs, Inpex Corp , an oil and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wraps up second-busiest IPO year in a decade
TOKYO -- Japan's initial public offerings in 2017 featured a large number of small players across a broad range of sectors, supported by an influx of capital from bullish retail investors. The Tuesday debut of Optimus Group on the second section of the ... ( read original story ...)
China upset at Japan’s plan to buy F-35B stealth fighter ‘jump jets’ for its helicopter carriers
JAPAN can’t have aircraft carriers. And just to be sure, it officially declared several of its latest warships must be called “helicopter destroyers” — even though to all intents and purposes they look like aircraft carriers. They just don’t ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Biggest Bank to Introduce Safety Net for Bitcoin Investors
The largest Japanese financial enterprise Mitsubishi says it will offer a regulatory framework for bitcoin trading, aimed at reducing the risks and suppressing market volatility, whilst extracting a substantial profit from the scheme. Kristian Rouz ... ( read original story ...)
I will only ever travel to Japan using Airbnb for a very unusual reason
Internet is very important when English speakers travel to Japan because of the language barrier. International data plans can be prohibitively expensive. Most Airbnb listings in Japan include a "pocket Wi-Fi" device that provides unlimited data and can ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani bids farewell to Japanese fans ahead of Angels debut
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Los Angeles Angels-bound Shohei Ohtani bid farewell to fans of his former Japanese club on Monday as he sets off to join his new Major League Baseball team. The star pitcher and hitter wore an Angels jersey to his news conference. ( read original story ...)
Shоhei Ohtani Bids Farewell Tо Fans In Japan Befоre Jоining Angels
SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Los Angeles Angels-bound Shohei Ohtani bid farewell tо fans оf his former Japanese club on Mondaу as he sets оff tо join his new Major League Baseball team. The star pitcher and hitter wore an Angels jerseу tо his news ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani bids farewell to Japan fans ahead of Los Angeles Angels adventure
SAPPORO, Japan -- Los Angeles Angels-bound Shohei Ohtani bid farewell to fans of his former Japanese club on Monday as he sets off to join his new Major League Baseball team. The star pitcher and hitter wore an Angels jersey to his news conference. ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani throws one final ceremonial pitch from Sapporo Dome mound before LA Angels stint
The star pitcher and hitter wore an Angels jersey to his news conference. He opened with an introduction in English, saying: "Long time, no see. I'm Shohei Ohtani. Welcome to my press conference. Please enjoy." The Sapporo Dome crowd erupted in laughter ... ( read original story ...)
Ohtani bids farewell
SAPPORO, Japan — Los Angeles Angels-bound Shohei Ohtani bid farewell to fans of his former Japanese club on Monday as he sets off to join his new Major League Baseball team. The star pitcher and hitter wore an Angels jersey to his news conference. ( read original story ...)
Ohtani bids Japan farewell, heads to Anaheim
Sapporo, Japan — Los Angeles Angels-bound Shohei Ohtani bid farewell to fans of his former Japanese club on Monday as he sets off to join his new team. The star pitcher and hitter wore an Angels jersey to his public news conference. He opened with an ... ( read original story ...)
Why did an Airbnb host encourage this renter to sneak into the property?
But then the host tells him to sneak in behind the doorman’s back. Question: When I arrived at our Airbnb rental in Tokyo, the security staff stopped us from entering the property and showed us a posted notification that short-stay rentals are prohibited. ( read original story ...)