With Japan set to begin accepting more foreign workers from April, more companies are extending support to foreigners in areas such as visa acquisition, administrative procedures and securing accommod... ( read original story ...)
‘World’s oldest man’ dies in Japan at 113
He was as usual yesterday and passed away without causing our family any fuss at all," his granddaughter Yuko told Kyodo News. Nonaka had six brothers ... according to local media. Japan has one of th... ( read original story ...)
Pacific Rim trade bloc meets in Tokyo, prepping for growth
TOKYO — Representatives from a Pacific Rim trade bloc geared ... the agreement aims to streamline trade and slash tariffs to facilitate more business among member nations with a combined population of ... ( read original story ...)
Paris informs Tokyo it wants Renault and Nissan to integrate: Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - A French government delegation has informed Tokyo that it would seek an integration of Renault and Nissan , most likely under the umbrella of a single holding company, the Ni... ( read original story ...)
Retail investors lose love for SoftBank after IPO flop
Many of the new shares were picked up by retail investors in Japan, who hoped the highly-touted IPO would follow in the footsteps of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone's successful debut in 1987 and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka overcomes frustrations, reaches Aussie Open 4th round
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Naomi Osaka smashed her racket into the court after losing the first set. She tumbled to the court when she tripped in the second. The U.S. Open champion recovered both ti... ( read original story ...)
Osaka survives Hsieh scare to reach fourth round
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka survived a huge scare against Hsieh Su-wei before overhauling the Taiwanese 5-7 6-4 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturda... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Offering Prize at King of the Hammers
The overall winner of the “Every Man Challenge Race” at this years King of the Hammers (KOH), could receive a huge prize of $10,000, from Yokohama Tire. In order to qualify, racers must race on either ... ( read original story ...)
Why some Canadian farmers may soon tower ‘head and shoulders’ above their U.S. rivals in Japan
From those early days, Sunterra's Japanese exports have grown to become the majority of their processing business. And with a newly minted trade pact among Asia-Pacific nations, Price can see even bet... ( read original story ...)
Canadian farmers chart gains in Japan as tariffs fall in Asia-Pacific markets
It was the 1990s when a pair of Japanese butchers climbed aboard an airplane and travelled some 8,000 kilometres to visit a family-owned pork plant in rural Alberta. The local owners of Sunterra Farms ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei at month high on U.S.-Sino trade optimism; Nidec trims loss
TOKYO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei rose on Friday to its best level in a month tracking a rally on Wall Street as hopes of a resolution to the U.S.-China trade dispute boosted risk appetite, whi... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer inflation slows to seven-month low
Japan's annual core consumer inflation slowed to a seven-month low in December, a sign of the growing challenge faced by the Bank of Japan in achieving its 2 percent target. The data underscores the f... ( read original story ...)
Graffiti spotted in Tokyo could be Banksy artwork – maybe
A piece of graffiti found at a monorail station in Tokyo, Japan, could be the work of British artist Banksy, say local officials. The drawing bears resemblance to a famous Banksy painting "Umbrella ra... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bars Women From Taking Part in Emperor’s Throne Handover
Japan will exclude all female members of the imperial household from participating in one of the key rituals during the throne’s handover from Emperor Akihito to his eldest son, Crown Prince Naruhito, ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair to Launch Seasonal Sapporo Flights in December
In time for the winter season, Finnair will be starting a new seasonal service from Helsinki to Sapporo, Japan. Operated by an Airbus A330-300, the route will be offered twice a week from December 15, ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rises on U.S.-Sino trade optimism; Nidec dives
TOKYO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei rose on Friday morning to its best level in a month tracking a rally on Wall Street as hopes of a resolution to the U.S.-China trade dispute boosted risk appet... ( read original story ...)