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Will Japan’s close ties with US survive the caprice and quirks of Donald Trump?
Japan’s complex defence alliances built up over years as protection against China could be put at risk in a Trump-launched trade war. Arguably, no country in Asia has better reason to be in a state ...The Guardian - 3d -
Corporate Japan is steeling itself for hostile interest
The volume of shareholder activism and dealmaking by private equity has mushroomedFinancial Times - 3d -
Consolidate to survive: what the Nissan-Honda merger talks mean for Japan Inc
Carmakers face problems of Chinese competition, a shrinking domestic market and the threat of tariffsFinancial Times - 4d -
Japan's Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, report says
The automakers are reportedly considering a merger to compete against large EV makers.CBS News - 4d -
Japan's Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks
Nissan and Honda plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing automotive industry, the Nikkei newspaper reported.CNBC - 4d -
Japan's Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks
DETROIT — Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor reportedly plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing global automotive industry, the Nikkei ...NBC News - 4d -
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Trump names pick for ambassador to Japan
President-elect Trump on Monday named George Edward Glass as his pick for ambassador to Japan. “I am pleased to announce George Edward Glass as our next United States Ambassador to Japan,” Trump ...The Hill - 5d -
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Japan’s SoftBank pledges $100bn investment in US
Vow by Masayoshi Son’s investment vehicle is latest sign of how groups are seeking to woo Donald TrumpFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump and Japan tech conglomerate SoftBank announce $100 billion in U.S. investments
President-elect Donald Trump and the head of Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank, Masayoshi Son, will announce a $100 billion investment effort designed to spur artificial intelligence and related ...NBC News - 5d -
Bank of Japan expected to keep rates on hold this week — CNBC survey
The central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold this week, awaiting clarity on domestic trends and U.S. policy under Trump, a CNBC survey finds.CNBC - 6d -
Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Envoy, Says His Impatience Nudged Japan Forward
In a society used to quiet consensus-building, Tokyo has made bold changes to its defense policy. “Did I contribute to that?” Mr. Emanuel asked. “Uh, yeah.”The New York Times - Dec. 15 -
Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds
A Japanese high court has ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest victory for the LGBTQ+ community that adds pressure on the reluctant governmentABC News - Dec. 13 -
U.S. airman in Japan is sentenced to 5 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor
A U.S. airman stationed in Japan was sentenced to five years in prison Friday after being convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor.NBC News - Dec. 13 -
In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life
Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Like A Dragon Devs Tackle The Japan Of 1915 In Project Century
Like A Dragon studio Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) is developing an open-world crime game set in the year 1915. Its working title is Project Century and the announcement trailer debuted at The Game Awards ...GameSpot - Dec. 12 -
Fresh fin whale meat is auctioned for the first time in decades in Japan
Meat from fin whales caught for the first time in nearly 50 years off Japan’s northern coast has fetched up to more than $1,300 per kilogram at auction, as officials try to keep the struggling ...ABC News - Dec. 12 -
Japan's Nissan reshuffles management to fix its money-losing business
Embattled Japanese automaker Nissan has tapped Jeremie Papin as its chief financial officer in a major management reshuffle billed as key to a turnaroundABC News - Dec. 11 -
In Japan, Designers Fit Big Ideas Into Tiny Homes
Some newer houses around the country are barely wider than a common family car.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Bain launches $4.3bn counterbid against KKR for Japan’s Fuji Soft
Takeover battle between private equity firms could trigger wave of aggressive dealmaking in TokyoFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
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Romania’s cancelled presidential election
An alleged Russian campaign to support a nationalist candidate raises alarmsFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Ohtani 'unlikely' to pitch in Dodgers' Japan series
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the Dodgers open their season in Japan next March, but it's "very unlikely" he will also pitch in those games, manager Dave Roberts said.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs in March but is doubtful to pitchABC News - Dec. 9 -
BP moves offshore wind business into joint venture with Japan’s Jera
British major is pulling back from renewables to refocus on oil and gasFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
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Sake: Japan’s ‘divine gift’ given special status by Unesco
Rice wine enshrined as part of ‘cultural heritage of humanity’ . Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It’s brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savoured in the ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list
Sake is perhaps even more Japanese than the world-famous sushiABC News - Dec. 4 -
US dealmaker Lichtenstein considers return to a less hostile Japan
Financier sparked backlash with takeover attempts but country has become more receptive to foreign fundsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan
Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came martial law in South Korea.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Elite Sumo Wrestlers Will Compete in London, a Rarity Outside Japan
A five-day event in October will be the Japan Sumo Association’s first competition in Britain in more than three decades.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
London to host only second professional Sumo wrestling contest outside of Japan
Royal Albert Hall will host five-day event in October, after bringing in specialist soil and a strengthened stage the last time it was staged there. London will host only the second professional ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Japan’s audacious bid to become a semiconductor superpower
The government is backing a start-up that aims to upend the economics and geography of the microchip industry. Does it have a chance of success?Financial Times - Dec. 4 -
Namibia elects its first female president in disputed elections
Vice-president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah avoids runoff vote, as win extends Swapo party’s 34-year hold on power. Namibia has elected its first female leader, with Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Japan dispatches a plane and navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine
Japan has dispatched a surveillance plane and a navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine off the coast of a southwestern island near TaiwanABC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump vows to block U.S. Steel's takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel
President-elect Donald Trump said he is "totally against" Japan's Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Replica Harry Potter swords broke Japan weapons law
The Japanese police say the tip of the blade is sharp enough for it to be classified as an actual sword.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Replica Harry Potter swords recalled in Japan for breaking weapons law
Police said 86cm stainless steel blade – mounted on a wooden plaque and sold in the hundreds – contravened Japan’s firearms and sword control law. Full-size replica swords sold as souvenirs at a ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Bitcoin's post-election boom
Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Bitcoin's boost for Trump Bitcoin has blasted through a series of record highs since President-elect Trump’s ...The Hill - Dec. 2