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++NEW 1000 GMT+++ Android meets his Rakugo comic master
A state-of-the-art android in the image of a well known veteran comedy performer in Japan has just been unveiled.
The replica is part of an exhibition dedicated to one of Japan's 'national treasures'.
This silicone performer may look as...
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Protesters throw eggs at poster of Abe over "comfort women" issue
1. Wide of protesters cracking eggs on performers wearing masks of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Osaka's Mayor Toru Hashimoto
2. Close of cracking eggs on a mask of Abe
3. Close of masks of Abe and Hashimoto on the ground
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4:3 Humanoid robots compete in four-day marathon
1. Pan of five competing teams
2. Operators taking their robots to the start line
3. Various of robots at start line
4. Robots starting race, one falls down and quickly gets up again
5. Close of two Vstone (marathon organiser and robot...
Bloomberg
Japan Posts Bigger-Than-Expected Trade Deficit in January
Feb.20 -- Freddie Lait, chief investment officer and founder of Latitude Investment Management, discusses Japan's trade data and what it means for the investors and the economy. He speaks to Bloomberg's Manus Cranny on "Bloomberg...
Bloomberg
Spring Air to Restore Korea Flights
Jul.20 -- China's biggest budget carrier, Spring Airlines, is set to restore some flights to Japan and South Korea. The announcement comes as political tensions ease between China and its neighbors. Spring Airlines CEO, Wang Yu, told...
Bloomberg
North Korea Says Entire U.S. in Range of ICBM
Nov.29 -- North Korea has said it has launched its first ICBM since the U.S. labeled it a state sponsor of terrorism. Japan says the missile flew for 53 minutes before landing in waters about 250 kilometers from its northwest coast....
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Celebrating Japan's food staple with a rice festival
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Japan is celebrating its primary food staple with a festival recognising the history and importance of rice planting.
The country lives on rice and the Otaue (rice planting) festival encourages...
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Japan's Osaka wins right to host 2025 World Expo
The Japanese city of Osaka will host the World Expo in 2025, after beating out cities in Russia and Azerbaijan in the race to host an event expected to draw millions of visitors and showcase the local economy and culture.
Bloomberg
MGM's Murren Sees Moderate Growth in Macau Next Year
Dec.06 -- Jim Murren, chairman and chief executive officer at MGM Resorts International, discusses bidding for gaming licenses in Japan, the top locations for casinos, revenue in Macau and the re-approval process of licenses in Macau. He...
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Bach visits Olympic 2020 exhibition in Osaka
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach on Saturday underlined the importance of upholding Olympic values as he attended the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan.
Bloomberg
Impact of Mexico Tariff Threat on China-U.S. Negotiations
Jun.07 -- Bloomberg's Derek Wallbank and Kathleen Hays discuss how the threat of tariffs on Mexico will impact China-U.S. negotiations. They speak on "Bloomberg Markets: China Open."
Bloomberg
Ian Bremmer on China Trade Talks, North Korea
Jul.03 -- Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer joins Bloomberg Television's David Westin on "Balance of Power."
Bloomberg
Deutsche Bank WM CIO Nolting on U.S.-China Disputes, Markets
Jun.26 -- Christian Nolting, global chief investment officer at Deutsche Bank Wealth Management, talks about the disputes between the U.S. and China, and the implications for Asian businesses and stocks. He speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak:...
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Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Lights Cauldron To Open 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The four-time Grand Slam winner and second-ranked women's tennis player in the world will represent her home country of Japan at the games.
Bloomberg
Japan Lifts Emergency in Osaka Region
Feb.28 -- Japan has lifted its states of emergency early in six prefectures, including Osaka, underscoring progress against a coronavirus surge that has battered the economy. Bloomberg’s Isabel Reynolds reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak:...
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CLEAN : Turkey sentences three to jail over Ghosn escape from Japan
An Istanbul court sentences three Turks to four years and two months in prison for helping smuggle former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn in a musical instrument case from Lebanon to Japan (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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Naomi Osaka Wins U.S. Open Return
The tennis star was fined for skipping a post-match interview due to her anxiety and pulling out of the French Open and Wimbledon.
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At Least 1,297 People Killed In Haiti Earthquake
The civil protection service said more than 13,000 homes were destroyed and nearly 14,000 were damaged.
Bloomberg
U.S. Warns on Japan Travel, Sowing New Doubt on Olympics
May.24 -- The U.S. said Americans should avoid traveling to Japan, with much of the country under a state of emergency over the Covid-19 outbreak. Even so, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee said Monday that American athletes won’t...
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Humanoids interview new type of talking robots
Robots that look and speak like humans hosted their own news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday (20 JAN 2015), conversing with each other and addressing the audience.
Two female humanoid robots helped introduce two new designs, the Sota and...
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English fans celebrate qualification, Nigerian fans
1. Tilt down from sky to Osaka Dome during English national anthem
2. England fans singing national anthem
3. Big screen in centre of Dome
4. Various of fans cheering during game
5. Nigerian fans leaving Nagai Stadium
6. SOUNDBITE:...
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JAPAN: OSAKA: APEC SUMMIT: CHILE WELCOMES TRADE INITIATIVE
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APEC's newest member, Chile, has welcomed the breakthrough in free trade commitments by Asia-Pacific nations meeting in Japan.
Chile is the only South American member of APEC and President Eduardo Frei and his foreign...