The Asahi Shimbun reported Wednesday Lee Hak-rae, 96, was the last of the Korean war veterans of Japan's war in the Pacific. Lee sought but never received government compensation available to former ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fisheries challenge Fukushima wastewater plan
Japan initially planned to dispose of the contaminated water in November, but suspended the decision. The South Korean government also has voiced concerns about the policy, citing environmental ... ( read original story ...)
This 78 foot AR model of Tokyo is like a real life Cities: Skylines map
It outlines business and population densities ... This 78 foot model was first unveiled back in 2019 and covers 13 of the 23 districts that make up the city of Tokyo—that's 143 square miles of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Advan Sport V107 certified for Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC SUV
Yokohama’s Advan Sport V107 has been approved for fitment on the Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC. The SUV went on sale in Europe in December 2019. The GLB 35 can be outfitted with 21-inch 255/35ZR21 98Y ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso says G20 clarified, not changed, its stance on FX
TOKYO, April 7 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said there was no change to the Group of 20 (G20) finance leaders' stance on currency rates, despite some modifications to the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka moves Olympic torch run, declares COVID-19 emergency
Japan’s western region of Osaka will hold the Olympic torch relay in a park without spectators instead of on public roads, as record coronavirus infections prompted its government to ... ( read original story ...)
British Icon Caterham Cars Acquired By Japanese Automotive Group
In addition to Caterham, Japan's VT Holdings also import other British marques including Lotus, Royal Enfields and Morgan, selling through a 200-plus nationwide dealership. ( read original story ...)
Japan regulator bans nuke plant restart over lax safeguards
TOKYO (AP) — The operator of the Fukushima nuclear plant that was destroyed in a 2011 disaster said Wednesday it will accept a penalty imposed by regulators over sloppy anti-terrorism measures at ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange Coinbase reveals an 840% jump in revenue – but says the market is too volatile to provide solid forecasts
Crypto exchange Coinbase, which plans to go public on April 14, said a sharp fall in cryptocurrency prices could trigger a big drop in monthly users. ( read original story ...)
Osaka takes Olympic torch relay off public roads as it declares state of emergency amid Covid-19 surge
(CNN)The governor of Japan's western region of Osaka has canceled the upcoming public Olympic torch event amid a surge in Covid-19 cases. Olympic relay torchbearers will no longer be able to run ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Osaka cancels torch run amid Covid-19 surge
He also said the prefecture is discussing an alternative plan with the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee about holding the events at the Expo '70 Commemorative Park in the city of Suita without ... ( read original story ...)
Support team launched in Sapporo to provide disaster information to foreigners
SAPPORO -- The Sapporo Assistance for Foreigners in Emergencies (SAFE) group has been established in the capital of Japan's northernmost prefecture to support foreign victims in times of disasters. ( read original story ...)
FC Tokyo – Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
Follow the Meiji Yasuda J1 League live Football match between FC Tokyo and Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo with Eurosport. The match starts at 12:00 on 7 April 2021. Who will come out on top in the battle ... ( read original story ...)
Hamburg Marathon moved to Netherlands, Kipchoge to feature
Kipchoge will be making his first appearance this year at the race as he also warms up for the delayed Olympics set for Sapporo, Japan. More than 70 athletes will also use the race to try to ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 celebrates 2,000-days-to-go milestone with series of videos
Organisers of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya have released a series of videos to mark 2,000 days until the event. Among the videos were messages from three athletes with connections to the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire opens 430,000sqft distribution centre in Texas
Yokohama Tire Corporation will open a new 430,000sqft distribution centre in Wilmer, Texas in summer 2021. The company will first distribute Yokohama’s OE tyres from the facility, about 15 miles ... ( read original story ...)