1. Nippon Steel has unveiled its plan for the management of structure of US Steel if a planned acquisition goes ahead. It says it would give a majority of the board seats to US citizens. Nippon Steel says it would also appoint Americans to key management roles. The Japanese company is hoping to win greater support for the takeover through such efforts. Many in the US have expressed strong opposition.
2. Kansai International Airport in Japan’s western prefecture of Osaka is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its opening. The airport was built by reclaiming land from the sea five kilometers off the coast in Osaka Bay to address noise and other problems. The ocean airport opened on September 4, 1994.
3. Tokyo Tower, a popular and symbolic landmark of Japan’s capital, has welcomed 190 million visitors. A ceremony was held on Wednesday to mark the occasion. The tower is located in Minato Ward and stands 333 meters tall. It was opened in 1958 as a radio tower.
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