Japan

Japan's Crown Princess "Insecure" But Vows To Do Best

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 9, 2018

Japan's Crown Princess Masako on Sunday pledged to do her best despite feeling 'insecure' about becoming empress in mere months, in a candid statement released on her 55th birthday.

O2 and Softbank Outages: Ericsson Sorry for Software Glitch That Hits Mobile Services in Britain and Japan

Reuters | Friday December 7, 2018

O2, Britain's second biggest network, and Japan's Softbank, both Ericsson customers, reported outages on their 4G networks on Thursday.

Nissan Recalling 150,000 Vehicles In Japan Over Improper Testing

Friday December 7, 2018

Nissan has announced plans to recall approximately 150,000 vehicles owing to improper tests on new units, dealing a fresh blow to the Japanese car giant following the shock arrest of former chairman Carlos Ghosn.

Search Underway For Missing Marines In Mishap Between 2 Military Planes

World News | Dan Lamothe, The Washington Post | Thursday December 6, 2018

U.S. Marines and Japanese authorities were searching early Thursday off the coast of Japan for missing Marines after a mishap between a fighter jet and plane used both for transporting troops and refueling, Marine officials said.

1 Dead, 5 Missing After 2 US Military Planes Crash Off Japan

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday December 7, 2018

One US Marine died and five were missing Thursday after two American military aircraft crashed during a refuelling operation off the coast of Japan, officials said.

Singapore-Based Ride-Hailing Firm Grab Said to Have Invested $100 Million in Oyo

Reuters | Tuesday December 4, 2018

The investment by Grab is part of the $1 billion fund raise OYO announced in September in a bid to grow its business in India and China.

Kingdom Hearts 3 Download Size for Xbox One Revealed

Rishi Alwani | Monday December 3, 2018

Kingdom Hearts 3 download size for Xbox One revealed on the Microsoft Store.

After First Japan-America-India Meet, China's Measured Response

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 3, 2018

China has reacted cautiously to the first trilateral summit between the leaders of Japan, America and India, saying it "remained open" to normal cooperation.

Pet Bear Kills Caretaker; Neighbours Heard Him Scream For Help, Say Cops

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday December 3, 2018

A bear standing 1.3 metres (4.2 feet) tall and weighing an estimated 50 kilos (110 pounds) attacked and killed a Japanese man who was found inside the animal's cage, police said today.

David Villa To Join Ex-Barcelona Teammate Andres Iniesta At Vissel Kobe In Japan

Saturday December 1, 2018

David Villa announced that he has signed a deal with Japan's Vissel Kobe in the J-League.

Japanese Pilot, 10 Times Over Alcohol Limit, Jailed In UK

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 29, 2018

A Japan Airlines pilot was jailed for 10 months on Thursday after being caught 10 times over the alcohol limit shortly before take-off from London Heathrow Airport.

Renault, Nissan Alliance In First Talks Since Carlos Ghosn Arrest

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 29, 2018

The heads of automakers Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi will meet today for the first time since the shock arrest of Carlos Ghosn threw their fractured alliance into the open. Detained in Japan on allegations of financial misconduct, Ghosn's arrest has revealed brewing resentment and unrest within the Franco-Japanese partnership.

iPhone XR Price Cut by NTT Docomo in Japan

Tasneem Akolawala | Monday November 26, 2018

This drop in iPhone XR price for the 24-month contract is thought to be due to lower than expected demand of the iPhone XR in the Japanese market.

Japan's 'Ama' Grannies Cling To Their Freediving Fishing Tradition

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday November 23, 2018

A group of Japanese grannies emerges from a boat returning to shore. Clad in black wetsuits and bubbling with energy, they are part of a dwindling community of "ama"- free diving fisherwomen.

Japan Wheelchair User Sues Over Ban From Wine Tasting Event

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Friday November 23, 2018

A wheelchair user who was stopped from drinking alcohol at a wine tasting event over "safety" concerns is seeking compensation in a Japanese court.