TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo-based venture ZMP Inc. in August will ... operator Ride On Express Co. to test a prototype of the autonomous vehicle on private property. The robot equipped with cameras and sensors navigates itself, running at a maximum speed ... ( read original story ...)
After five-set win over Kobe Shinwa U, Japanese coach says PH volleyball team ‘getting better’
OSAKA, Japan — The national women’s volleyball team is starting ... Inc. acting president Peter Cayco arrived here few hours after the match and was greeted by the good news. “I want to congratulate the team for having a great camp,” said Cayco ... ( read original story ...)
Montserrat College of Art names new curator, director of galleries
Additionally, she studied ceramics, calligraphy and Buddhism at Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka, Japan, and a holds a Diploma in Carpentry from the North Bennet Street School, Boston. To learn about gallery programs at Montserrat, please visit www ... ( read original story ...)
Why cosplayers are flocking to 8th century Hyogo temple to have their pictures taken
Photo: The Japan News/Asia News Network It is a mix of Chinese and Japanese ... he received a suggestion for a cosplay project from a video production company in Osaka. However, the 53-year-old monk eventually decided that accepting cosplayers could ... ( read original story ...)
PHI women’s team outlasts Kobe Shinwa U squad in five sets
OSAKA, Japan --- The national women's volleyball team is starting ... Inc. acting president Peter Cayco arrived here few hours after the match and was greeted by the good news. "I want to congratulate the team for having a great camp," said Cayco, who ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka-born Sato enjoying dream to play in mom’s country
She celebrates every point her team scored with the excitement of a child given her most desired toy. (Photo by Justine Dizon) Born and raised in Osaka, Japan, Risa Sato left her dad’s country when she was 19 so she could pursue her dream to play in her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan beef tariff hike threatens trade relations: U.S. agriculture secretary
Japan will raise tariffs from August on imports of frozen beef, popular in beef bowl dishes, from the United States and some other countries to 50 percent from 38.5 percent, until next March, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday. "I am concerned that an ... ( read original story ...)
Peter Utaka strike saves FC Tokyo from defeat
Peter Utaka rescued FC Tokyo from defeat with a second half goal that secured a 1-1 draw against Albirex Niigata on Sunday. The Nigeria international cancelled Thiago Galhardo 12th minute goal for Albirex Niigata in the first half, to increase his tally to ... ( read original story ...)
Costs, Dreamliners key to Qantas’s smooth flight path
It took two years to rebuild trust with investors after running into financial turbulence and Qantas chief executive ... Qantas has been expanding its international network, adding flights to Osaka in Japan last week. Citi analysts say international ... ( read original story ...)
Japan battles population decline with robots
Japan's robot revolution will be explored during "CBSN: On Assignment" – a new primetime documentary series which premiers Monday, July 31, 2017, (10 p.m. ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and on CBSN, the network's 24/7 streaming news service. ( read original story ...)
Enjoy the Sights of Osaka and Kyoto From the Water With These 2 Summer Boat Tours
This is a chance for you to see Osaka from the water. You will be seeing industrial areas such as Osaka Business Park and historic architectures such as the Central Public Hall and Suisho-bashi Bridge. This is an enjoyable journey that you’ll surely ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cash-strapped temples try their hand at tourism
Even holy places have bills to pay, and with traditional sources of income rapidly shrinking, temples in Japan are looking to tourism to make ends meet. To cash in on the recent surge in overseas visitors to the country, a number of temples are offering ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka bus operator to launch charter taxi service in Vietnam
TOKYO -- Willer, an Osaka-based expressway bus operator, is preparing to launch chartered minivan taxi services for Japanese travelers in Vietnam. The company's chauffeur-driven, seven-seater minivan called the Genic Vehicle comes in two types: premium and ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese post offices provides banking service. Why cant we do it as well?
Most customers need just basic banking services.. Deposit and withdraw cash. Post offices exist everywhere .. And can easily add retail banking service with little overhead. Post offices can invest the money in long term treasury bonds. Food stamps ... ( read original story ...)
US may link currency, trade in economic dialogue with Japan
If Japan must always take heed of U.S. accusations that it is guiding its currency lower, the Bank of Japan's monetary policy may be affected. The central bank currently has a policy of keeping both long-term and short-term rates low. If long-term rates ... ( read original story ...)
Thai student inventors make a splash at world event
Thai whiz kids made a big impact at the International Exhibition for Young Inventors (IEYI 2017) in Nagoya, Japan, bagging 11 awards. The young Thai inventors return home with three gold medals, a silver, a bronze, and six special awards. The exhibition ... ( read original story ...)