Abe had spoken to U.S. President Donald Trump by telephone to discuss Iran, Suga told a news conference. On a four-day visit to Japan last month, Trump welcomed Abe's help in dealing with Iran after ... ( read original story ...)
The G20 summit will be a crucial test of Justin Trudeau’s foreign-policy mettle
Next week’s G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, will measure Justin Trudeau’s weight ... We need better rules on state subsidies, state-owned enterprises and intellectual property. The G20, as the designated ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics next year: Faster, Stronger, but not Higher
TOKYO — The famous Olympic motto is Faster, Higher, Stronger. Next year in Tokyo, it could be shortened to only "Faster and Stronger." Higher is out. Load Error That was part of a warning on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya-based firm develops tech to let autonomous cars know if driver is holding the wheel
Sumitomo Riko Co., a Nagoya-based auto parts maker, has developed a system that can determine whether a driver is holding the steering wheel, a piece of technology that could prove to be indispensable ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic CEO reminds all: Cannabis is banned in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — Cannabis has been legalized in some parts of ... a violation of law and that needs to be thoroughly communicated." Speaking Tuesday at a news conference, Muto said the issue was not on ... ( read original story ...)
The Highlights & Distinctions of Osaka – Tokyo’s Younger Sibling
In fact, during Japan’s Edo and Meiji eras, Osaka was considered Japan’s merchant city – a city of business owners rather than farmers. This is why people are much more boisterous than those in Tokyo. ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo DisneySea to open new flight-simulator attraction on July 23
Tokyo DisneySea is expanding and there are lots of exciting works in the pipeline. You already know about the upcoming attractions recreating the magical worlds of ‘Frozen’, ‘Tangled’ and ‘Peter Pan’, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Abe to meet Iran’s Khamenei, Rouhani during visit this week: Suga
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga also told a news conference that Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump had spoken on the telephone earlier on Tuesday to discuss Iran, among other topics. On a ... ( read original story ...)
‘Spatial disorientation’: Japan’s military says 1,100 km/h F-35 crash likely caused by pilot’s vertigo
TOKYO — Japan’s air force said on Monday “spatial disorientation” likely caused one of its pilots to fly his F-35 stealth fighters into the Pacific Ocean in April, hitting the water at ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prison that held Ghosn opens doors to answer critics
TOKYO: Perhaps the most famous recent inmate at the Tokyo Detention House, ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn, is no longer resident, but the prison has thrown open its doors hoping to answer critics. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan begin World Cup campaign with goalless draw against Argentina
(Reuters) - Japan's quest to reach a third consecutive women's World Cup final began with a dull goalless draw as Argentina claimed their first-ever point at the tournament on Monday. Asako Takakura's ... ( read original story ...)
Cannabis Brand ‘Tokyo Smoke’ Plans Cross-Canada Retail Store Expansion
“Tokyo Smoke is a cannabis brand that originated via coffee ... Since the legalization of cannabis in October, business has been very good. “It’s been really mind-blowing so to speak. It’s been really ... ( read original story ...)
Otsuka Chemical Succeeded Part of the Cefixime Business from Astellas Pharma
hereinafter “Otsuka Chemical”) announces that it has succeeded part of the Cefixime business from Astellas Pharma, Inc. (Head Office: Chuo-Ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kenji Yasukawa ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka train stations to suspend use of trash cans, lockers during G-20 meeting
OSAKA: West Japan Railway Co said on Monday it will suspend the use of trash cans and coin lockers at all stations in Osaka prefecture and other key stations in the vicinity during the upcoming Group ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bare detention centre holds many without convictions
Japan’s system of refusing bail while suspects await trial ... Inmates listen to the daytime radio news in the evening. Bathing is allowed three times a week in the summer, and twice in the winter. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan readies measures to ease transition for new foreign workers
TOKYO -- Japan is bringing in more foreign workers to help address a labor shortage, and the government wants to make sure Tokyo and other major cities are not the only places that benefit from ... ( read original story ...)