The Yokohama Rubber Co., announced that it is supplying its Geolandar X-CV tires as OE on Mazda’s new crossover SUV, the Mazda CX-90. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant conducts tests to release treated radioactive wastewater into sea
Japan has begun a testing phase in a plan to discharge treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. ( read original story ...)
Godzilla II finally awakens! The 202cm tall savior “Giant of Giants”, Masato Akihiro, was found at Shin-Yokohama station!
Late in May, a little past 10:00 a.m., the Giants players were gathered on the platform of Shin-Yokohama Station. They had finished the previous day’s game against Yokohama and were waiting for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s powerful lower house of parliament passes bill promoting understanding of LGBTQ+ issues
Japan's lower house of parliament passed a bill promoting the understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. Citizens believe Fumio Kishida's conservative party favored opposition to sexual equality. ( read original story ...)
What is the aim of Nagoya railway company entering bilingual education business?
Under a slogan of providing an environment for the highest level of early childhood education in Japan, a railroad company here will open a ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
NATO to set up liaison office in Tokyo, beef up regional ties -Nikkei
NATO will set up a liaison office in Tokyo in 2024 and use it as a hub for co-operation with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea, the Nikkei newspaper said on Tuesday, a plan China has ... ( read original story ...)
Mistakes Tourists Make In Tokyo
But as tourists pour back into Tokyo, they inevitably make a few common mistakes. We asked locals and other experts to share some of the issues they’ve observed. From dining mishaps to problematic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US, South Korea to hold security advisers meeting in Tokyo – Jiji
Japan will host a meeting of security advisers with the United States and South Korea in Tokyo on June 15, and with the United States and the Philippines on June 16, Jiji news agency reported on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
NATO to set up liaison office in Tokyo, strengthen links in region – Nikkei
NATO will set up a liaison office in Tokyo in 2024 and use it as a hub for cooperation with South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, the Nikkei reported on Tuesday. The Japanese ambassador to ... ( read original story ...)
Almost half of Japan’s Women’s World Cup squad from abroad but Iwabuchi misses out
TOKYO (AP) — Almost half of the players Japan summoned for its 23-player Women's World Cup on Tuesday are displaying their skills in leagues abroad. ( read original story ...)
Japan names 23-player Women’s World Cup team with focus on talent in leagues abroad
TOKYO (AP) — Japan coach Futoshi Ikeda announced a 23-player squad for the Women's World Cup on Tuesday, a side heavy with players displaying their skills in leagues abroad. Almost half of the players ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toyota announces initiative for all-solid state battery as part of electric vehicles plan
Toyota says it plans to make an all solid-state battery as part of ambitious plans for battery electric vehicles, amid mounting criticism Japan’s top automaker needs to do more to fight climate change ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka city council votes to show IR ‘fors’ and ‘againsts’
The formal resolution was the idea of Osaka Innovation, the leading political grouping on the council, to make clear which factions of the city council’s elected representatives support the policy, ... ( read original story ...)
Wim Wenders Set as Tokyo Jury Head as Festival Prepares to Honor Ozu Yasujiro – Global Bulletin
OZU FAN SET FOR RETURN TRIP TO TOKYO German filmmaker Wim Wenders is to be the president of the jury that decides the main competition prizes later this year at the Tokyo International Film ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end at new 33-yr highs on US rate hike skip hopes
Tokyo stocks closed at new 33-year highs Tuesday, lifted sharply by growing optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve will skip an inter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida to unveil new child care plan amid election rumours
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a news conference at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan October 14, 2021. Eugene Hoshiko/Pool via REUTERS ( read original story ...)