The Sapporo Snow Festival started on February 4 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Five large snow statues taller than 10 meters of manga characters and others are ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber now applying its proprietary “E+” mark on truck and bus tires
Yokohama Rubber is applying its “E+” mark only to its tires that feature technologies that meet the unique needs of electrified vehicles. For example, the tires must have the strength to withstand the ... ( read original story ...)
“I am aware of my abilities,” Naomi Osaka expresses self-assurance as she is driven to compete against Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff.
Naomi Osaka’s return to the tennis court has been inconsistent thus far. The Japanese tennis star was once a dominant force in the WTA tour, regularly clinching titles and striking fear into her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toyota raises its profit outlook after solid earnings helped by a weak yen
Toyota is raising its full fiscal year profit forecast after reporting its October-December profits nearly doubled from the year before. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei edges down on caution before earnings, profit-taking
Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday, as investors assessed the latest string of domestic earnings reports and as high stock prices prompted profit-taking. The Nikkei index was down 0.66% at ...
Japan’s KDDI to conduct a takeover bid for Lawson to take it private
TOKYO -- KDDI plans to conduct a takeover bid for Lawson to take the company private, Nikkei has learned. Lawson is a subsidiary 50% owned by Mitsubishi Corp. The Japanese trading company will not ...
Japan’s KDDI plans takeover making Lawson convenience stores private
TOKYO -- KDDI plans to conduct a takeover bid for Lawson to take the convenience store chain private, Nikkei has learned. Lawson is a subsidiary 50% owned by Mitsubishi Corp. The Japanese trading ...
Japan can retain deflation-fighting mandate even if BOJ ends negative rates -govt official
Japan can retain its decade-old blueprint focusing on efforts to beat deflation even if the central bank were to phase out its massive stimulus with an end to negative interest rates, said the ...
Tokyo slows as season’s first snowfall blankets metro area
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — The first big snowfall of the season dumped nearly 3 inches of precipitation across Tokyo, including at this air base, the headquarters of U.S. Forces Japan an hour from the city center. Commuter rail lines from the western edge ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Fall, Even As Toyota Jumps On Record Earnings
Tokyo stocks dropped on Tuesday following falls on Wall Street, even as automaker Toyota soared ... Already a Barron's subscriber? Sign In ( read original story ...)
Miss Japan steps down after tabloid exposes affair
T he Ukraine-born winner of the Miss Japan beauty pageant has given up her crown after a tabloid report revealed her affair with a married man. Karolina Shiino, 26, was crowned Mi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to protect children after an earthquake
Confronted with recurring disasters, most recently on January 1, Japanese authorities and NGOs are trying to mitigate the effects of shock and post-traumatic stress on children. ( read original story ...)
Heavy snow leaves more than 100 injured in Tokyo
TOKYO - At least 109 people were taken to hospital in Tokyo through Tuesday morning after many slipped and fell due to heavy snowfall in eastern Japan, the Tokyo Fire Department said. ( read original story ...)
Over 200 firms expected to join Tokyo meeting on Ukraine’s recovery
Around 100 businesses each from Japan and Ukraine are expected to participate in a conference later this month in Tokyo to promote the recovery of the Eastern European country, under invasion from Russia since February 2022, ( read original story ...)
Messi speaks in Tokyo. Here is what he said about his injury, status for game Wednesday
Lionel Messi said he has discomfort in his hip adductor and he is unsure if he can play against Vissel Kobe on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Splendor Blockchain Unveils A New Way To Mine Crypto From Home
TOKYO, TOKYO, JAPAN, February 6, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- In a simple move within the world of decentralized finance, Splendor Blockchain proudly announces a new method for mining crypto from home .