Bloomberg
Carlos Ghosn’s 5,400 Mile Escape to Beirut
Jan.06 -- Carlos Ghosn, the ousted leader of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA, facing trial in Japan for financial crimes, fled to Lebanon at the end of December to escape what he described as a “rigged Japanese justice system.”...
Bloomberg
Japan's Ruling Party Set to Elect Abe's Successor
Sep.13 -- Japan’s ruling party chooses its new leader later Monday with Yoshihide Suga the clear favorite to replace Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Meanwhile, Suga repeated his calls for lower mobile phone fees ahead of the election. Kurumi...
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Huggable robot for long distance relationships
It may look like 'Casper the friendly ghost'..... but it is in fact 'Telenoid R1' and huggable robot.
Described as a "tele-operated android robot" it's the latest development by Osaka University and the Advanced Telecommunications...
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Ninth annual RoboCup soccer competition
1. MS of robot footballer preparing to kick ball, NATSOUND: crowd and starting whistle, robot kicks PULL OUT to WS ball going past defending robot goalkeeper and into goal, PAN to crowd, PAN to goalkeeper falling over
2. Audience...
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The recession causes homelessness and job losses in Japan
Osaka (Kamagasaki District) - 2 April 2009
1. Various of homeless men gathered around a bonfire in Sankaku Park in Kamagasaki officially known as Airin District. (Airin Chiku or district is the official name for the area but most...
Curated Video
Robots to take care of people from the cradle to the grave
Osaka - 26 November 2008
1. Wide of robot with duster
2. Wide of robot vacuuming
3 Medium of robot handing out flyers
4. Wide of robot serving a martini
5. Close up of robot arm and martini
6. Pan to entrance of the exhibition...
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JAPAN: OSAKA: NANKING MASSACRE PROTESTS
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Former soldiers and a prominent historian in Japan prompted a protest on Sunday by denying that the "Nanking Massacre" ever took place.
It's claimed that Japanese imperial soldiers killed as many as 300,000 people during...
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Humanoid robot reacts to touch and sound
1. Close-up of head of Child-Robot with Biomimetic Body (CB2)
2. Man sitting next to CB2, man rubs CB2's tummy, CB2 nods its head and kicks its legs
3. Man touching CB2's head
4. Close-up of man
5. CB2 rolling around on floor as it...
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Japanese white charcoal grill traditional cooking method
Wakayama - May 2008
1. Wide of sun rise in Kikazu Gawa in Wakayama
2. Smoking kilns in the Kishu Binchotan Commemorative Park
3. Charcoal maker checking colour and condition of the smoke coming from the kiln
4. Various of master...
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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
4....
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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
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...
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:...
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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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.
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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Japanese children help celebrate spring festival
Hongu, April 2008
1. Priests and eleven father and son couples walk out of Hongu Shrine on the beginning of their day's journey
2. Fathers carrying their three year old sons on their shoulders
3. Procession moves down the steps
4....
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Protesters demand Japan apologise for actions during occupation, reax to controversial shrine visit
1. Wide of protesters burning Japanese flags used during World War II, holding anti-Japan placards
2. Close of burning poster reading (English) "Boycott Japanese"
3. Protesters burning posters and policemen extinguishing fire
4. Mid of...