31 - 40 of 289 results for "Japan"

  1. 31. news | 05 Apr 2013

    US military to return some Okinawa land to Japan

    By AFP

    » Japan and the United States on Friday agreed on a plan that will see some land occupied by the US military returned to the islands in a bid to break the deadlock in a long-stalled deal.

  2. 32. news | 14 May 2013

    Tea buffs gather in Japan for global festival

    By AFP

    » In the shadow of a giant Chinese character for "tea" written in live cypress trees, enthusiasts gather once every three years in Japan to talk about one of the world's favourite drinks.

  3. 33. news | 04 May 2013

    Japan vows no aid to N. Korea without kidnappings answers

    By AFP

    » Even if North Korea gives up its nuclear arms, Japan would not resume aid to the isolated state until it clears up abduction cases dating back more than three decades, a minister said Friday.

  4. 34. news | 02 May 2013

    Japan Airlines tests modified Dreamliner

    By AFP

    » Japan Airlines on Thursday conducted its first test flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet since the aircraft was grounded worldwide, with an eye on resuming commercial flights in June.

  5. 35. news | 31 Mar 2013

    Wenger heading 'home' to Japan for friendly

    By AFP

    » Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is preparing for a homecoming of sorts when he brings his English Premier League team to Japan for a friendly against Nagoya Grampus, club officials said.

  6. 36. news | 28 Mar 2013

    New BoJ chief slams Japan debt as 'abnormal'

    By AFP

    » The new head of the Bank of Japan on Thursday called the country's eye-popping national debt "abnormal" and warned that Tokyo must avoid a plunge in confidence among bondholders.

  7. 37. news | 27 Apr 2013

    Japan PM Abe escapes injury in five-car collision

    By AFP

    » A limousine carrying Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was involved in a five-car pile-up at a toll gate in Tokyo on Saturday but he escaped without any injuries, police said.

  8. 38. news | 03 Apr 2013

    Winless Highlanders in new SOS Japan call

    By AFP

    » Struggling Super 15 side the Otago Highlanders have been forced to send another SOS to an ageing New Zealand player in Japan, this time bringing back former All Black Mose Tuiali'i.

  9. 39. news | 21 Mar 2013

    N. Korea threatens US bases in Japan

    By AFP

    » North Korea on Thursday threatened strikes on US military bases in Japan and Guam, escalating tensions as suspicion deepened that Pyongyang was behind a cyber attack on South Korean broadcasters and banks.

  10. 40. news | 19 Apr 2013

    Japan PM to unveil more economic growth measures

    By AFP

    » Japan's Prime Minister was expected Friday to unveil growth strategies aimed at perking up the economy, the latest steps in a policy blitz that has rallied stocks and boosted his popularity.

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