Tokyo District Court ruled in Nintendo’s favor ... MariCar is fully complied through local governing laws in Japan.” Nintendo said in a news release on Thursday it will continue to take ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2018 – Business Day Field Report
Tokyo Game Show is Japan’s E3 equivalent, and showcases a lot of titles that will release in Japan before they reach the western shores. It’s also a place where aspiring students come with their unive... ( read original story ...)
Caesars Japan Unveils Plans for Yokohama ‘Great Wave’ Integrated Resort
At a press conference in Tokyo on Wednesday, the US casino giant’s Japanese arm revealed its proposal for an integrated resort, which it submitted to the municipal government of Yokohama as part of th... ( read original story ...)
Japan to abandon daylight saving time for 2020 Olympics: Asahi
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will not introduce daylight saving time for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo because public opinion is against the proposal, the Asahi Newspaper reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Fresh negotiations forestall auto tariff hike – Nomura
dealing a blow to Japan's economy. We therefore welcome the news as having forestalled a worst-case scenario for the moment.” “With regard to opening up Japan's agricultural sector, the agreement inco... ( read original story ...)
Japan to continue to push resumption of commercial whaling
"If we give up achieving the sustainable use of marine life resources, including whales, Japan will encounter serious difficulties in food security," he said at a news conference in Tokyo. Moronuki sa... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Trami a Danger to Japan, Including Okinawa, This Weekend
All interests in Japan should monitor the forecast for Trami ... primary journalistic mission is to report on breaking weather news, the environment and the importance of science to our lives. ( read original story ...)
Japan Not Expecting Crazy Rich Business With ‘Asians’
In mid-September, Warner revealed that it would expand the number of theaters showing the film from the originally planned 30 to 75. “Asians” has also been covered extensively in the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post to launch logistics venture with Australian subsidiary
TOKYO -- Japan Post will set up a joint venture with Toll Holdings, its Australian logistics subsidiary, that expects to meet demand for Japan logistics from automakers and major overseas brands. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya university student, already arrested over production of explosives and 3D gun, served new warrant over drug possession
NAGOYA – A 19-year-old Nagoya university student who had already been arrested for alleged production of explosives and a 3D printed gun was served a fresh arrest warrant Thursday over stimulant drug ... ( read original story ...)
Etihad Airways Launches Hand-Baggage-Only Fare for Beijing to Nagoya Route
Etihad Airways has launched a new hand-baggage-only "Deal Fare" for its Beijing to Nagoya route, allowing travellers to purchase lower fares for Economy Class if no checked baggage is required. The "D... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan agree to negotiate a free trade agreement
CAMEROON, Cameroon -- The United States and Japan announced Wednesday they will open negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement between the world's first- and third-largest economies. It's a signific... ( read original story ...)
Man charged with murder of Japanese student told wife, ‘I killed her’: Crown
A man charged with the murder of a Japanese student whose decomposed body was found in a suitcase near the old Macaroni Grill in Vancouver’s West End two years ago told his wife in Japan by phon ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Wants More U.S. Cars in Japan, What’s Missing Are Buyers
In trying to improve American cars’ access to Japan, President Donald Trump may be overlooking the key obstacle: Japanese consumers don’t want them. Of the 3.2 million vehicles sold this year in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Trump, Abe agree two-way trade talks, Japan dodges U.S. auto tariffs
Trump has made clear he is unhappy with Japan’s $69 billion trade surplus with the United ... “We must by no means turn back the clock,” he told a news conference following his meeting with Trump on t... ( read original story ...)
Japanese carrier drills with British warship heading to contested South China Sea
ABOARD THE KAGA, Indian Ocean (Reuters) - Japan's biggest warship, the Kaga helicopter carrier, joined naval drills with Britain's HMS Argyll in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday as the frigate headed tow... ( read original story ...)