• 'The most open World Cup for a long time' - Japan 2019 set for kick off
  
  The world's top rugby union nations and expectant hosts Japan are set for the start of the "most open World Cup in a long time".
  BBC News.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:00:09 GMT.
• Everything you need to know about Japanese BULLET TRAINS including the ones serving RWC stadiums
  
  Rugby fans visiting Japan for the World Cup are in for a treat if they use the country's bullet trains to reach the stadiums. The fleet contains some of the most advanced high-speed trains in the world.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:12:41 +0100.
• Is Fidelity Japan Smaller Companies (FJSCX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now?
  
  Mutual Fund Report for FJSCX
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:27:39 GMT.
• Eight years after Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japanese court acquits trio of negligence over meltdown
  
  Three former executives of Tokyo Electric Power Co have been found not guilty over the 2011 tsunami-induced disaster.
  Sydney Morning Herald.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 20:28:58 +1000.
• The Growth of Micro Hotels in North America
  
  The pod hotel concept that originated in Japan in the 1970s has evolved and become one of the latest innovative trends in hotel development and design. ...
  Hsyndicate.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:49:17 +0200.
• Japanese Court Acquits Former Utility Executives Over 2011 Fukushima Disaster
  
  The three ex-Tokyo Electric Power Co. executives were found not guilty of professional negligence linked to the meltdown of three of the nuclear power plant's reactors after an earthquake and tsunami.
  Scott Neuman.  NPR.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 03:48:00 -0400.
• Fukushima: Japan court acquits three on criminal charges
  
  Decision means no-one has been held criminally-responsible for the world's worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.
  Al Jazeera.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 07:29:06 GMT.
• Japan central bank stands pat after Fed rate cut
  
  TOKYO (AP) - Japan's central bank opted Thursday to keep its monetary policy unchanged despite the growing signs of trouble that prompted the Federal Reserve to cut its benchmark rate. ...
  Washington Times.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 01:40:13 -0400.
• 'The closer we get, the more I fancy England'
  
  Former England scrum-half Matt Dawson answers five key questions as the start of the Rugby World Cup in Japan looms.
  BBC News.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 05:34:42 GMT.
• Japanese court finds 3 former Tokyo Electric Power Co. executives not guilty of negligence in 2011 F
  
  TOKYO (AP) - Japanese court finds 3 former Tokyo Electric Power Co. executives not guilty of negligence in 2011 Fukushima meltdown.
  Washington Times.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:26:18 -0400.
• Stephen Curry Is In For Team USA At Tokyo Olympics; Who Else Might Join Him?
  
  OK, so Steph Curry is coming to the rescue for Team USA.
  By Chris Sheridan, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:01:00 -0400.
• Kudlow: US-Japan Deal May Be Announced This Month
  
  The Trump administration is optimistic about concluding a trade deal with Japan, which may be formally announced this month, said White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow.
  Newsmax.  Tue, 17 Sep 2019 19:55:00 EDT.
• Roico and Reda partner on stretch wool fabric line
  
  Roica, the premium stretch fibre brand of Japan's Asahi Kasei, has partnered with wool manufacturer Reda to launch a line of smart stretch fabrics they claim elevates premium merino wool to the highest level of sustainability.
  Just Style.  Tue, 17 Sep 2019 14:02:00 GMT.
• Gibson Returns To Japan And China October 2019
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 13, 2019 -- After an impactful re-launch at Winter and Summer NAMM, artists, players and fans are continuing to experience Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, rejuvenated. ...
  PR Newswire.  Sat, 14 Sep 2019 00:10:00 +0000.
• Lauren Brunner, one of last survivors of USS Arizona, dies at 98
  
  Lauren Bruner, one of the last four survivors of the attack on the USS Arizona by Japanese planes on Dec. 7, 1941, died Tuesday in California. He was 98.
  Lucia Suarez Sang.  Fox News.  Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:38:47 GMT.
• Pope Francis to Visit Thailand, Japan in November
  
  Pope Francis is expected to highlight his call for nuclear disarmament, honor the small Catholic communities in each country, and maybe see his cousin.
  Voice of America.  Fri, 13 Sep 2019 05:00:08 -0400.
• Final Fantasy 7 Remake gameplay demo shows chunk of the game's opening - CNET
  
  The video sees Cloud and Barrett battling the game's first boss, the Guardian Scorpion, and comes just after the Tokyo Game Show trailer revealed Don Corneo and the Turks.
  Sean Keane.  CNET.  Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:30:00 +0000.
• All the best trailers from Tokyo Game Show: Final Fantasy, Death Stranding and more - CNET
  
  A look into the next year in gaming.
  Daniel Van Boom.  CNET.  Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:25:00 +0000.
• Japanese PM reshuffles cabinet, picks new foreign and defense ministers
  
  Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has carried out a major reshuffle of his cabinet since 2012, replacing 13 ministers
  Tass.  Wed, 11 Sep 2019 08:33:01 +0300.
• Former Japanese empress leaves hospital after cancer surgery
  
  Former Japanese Empress Michiko has left hospital after undergoing breast cancer surgery.
  Irish Independent.  Tue, 10 Sep 2019 08:27:21 +0100.

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