Japanese Sumo Tournament Canceled over Match-Fixing
Tokyo (Jiji Press)- The Japan Sumo Association's board made a formal decision Sunday to cancel next month's tournament due to a match-fixing scandal, a severe blow to the country's already struggli
Tokyo Stocks Gain Ground in Morning
Tokyo (Jiji Press)- Stocks rose sharply on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Friday morning, chiefly supported by an overnight gain in U.S. shares.
Tokyo Stocks Turn Lower in Morning
Tokyo (Jiji Press)- Stocks lost ground on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Thursday morning, as investors moved to lock in profits following the previous day's surge.
Tokyo Stocks Surge in Morning
Tokyo, Feb.
U.S. Upping Defense Ties with Japan, S. Korea
Tokyo (Jiji Press)- U.S. initiative to strengthen cooperation with Japan and South Korea in the field of defense is gathering momentum amid tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Sony to Launch PSP Successor by Year-End
Tokyo, Jan. 27 (Jiji Press)--Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Chinese Embassy in Tokyo Begins Monthly Press Conference
Tokyo, Jan. 26 (Jiji Press)--The Chinese embassy in Tokyo held the first of a monthly press conference Wednesday in an effort to strengthen Beijing's public relations capability.
Probe Sought on Decision Not to Indict Chinese Skipper
Naha, Okinawa Pref., Jan.
