Posted on 09 August 2014. Tags: Tokyo, Japan, military, growing, Might, responds, Edge, China’s China’s Growing Military Might Has Japan on Edge: Tokyo Responds Earlier this week, Japan released its annual defense white paper. It comes amidst a number of initiatives by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to adjust Japan’s defense policy, including most recently a […]
Posted on 21 August 2014. Tags: Tokyo, Market, Fish, Said, casino, Scout, Site MGM Said to Scout Tokyo Fish Market as Casino Site The Tokyo government decided in 2001 to relocate the market from Tsukiji to a less cramped facility being built on reclaimed land in Tokyo Bay about four kilometers (2.5 miles) away. The […]
Posted on 17 June 2014. Tags: Tokyo, Over, stocks, weak, Dollar, Around, ¥102, capped Dollar capped around ¥102 over weak Tokyo stocks Jiji Press The dollar saw its topside capped around ¥102 in Tokyo trading Monday on the back of weakness in Tokyo stocks. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥101.92-93, up from ¥101.81-83 […]
Posted on 13 June 2014. Tags: Tokyo, traditional, neighborhood, bohemian, vibe In Tokyo, a traditional neighborhood with a bohemian vibe I first learn of Shimokitazawa, a suburb west of Tokyo, on a vacation rental site: “Imagine a neighborhood . . . run by hippies,” says the listing. It goes on to tout alleyways lined with […]
Posted on 27 July 2014. Tags: Tokyo, coast, Debuts, gold, Jetstar Jetstar 787 debuts on Gold Coast – Tokyo “Jetstar is a long-term, valued airline partner here at Gold Coast Airport and we are thrilled to receive a 787 aircraft to service the Gold Coast – Narita route,” Gold Coast Airport COO David Collins said. […]