The family of a Sri Lankan woman who died at an immigration detention facility in central Japan has filed another lawsuit demanding the full release of surveillance footage taken while she was in ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s IHH unit seeks up to $1.3 billion in damages from Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo
IHH Healthcare said on Tuesday its unit has filed a petition in a Tokyo court to revise damages sought from Japan's Daiichi Sankyo over its Fortis Healthcare stake buy to up to 109.3 billion rupees ... ( read original story ...)
Experience the “Xiamen Day” at Expo 2025 Osaka and Embark on a New Journey of Diverse Exchange
At the end of this month, the 'Xiamen Day' will be launched at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan. Individuals from all sectors are welcomed to this grand celebration. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda to scale back on electric vehicles, focus on hybrids
Honda Motor said on Tuesday that it was scaling back its investment in electric vehicles given slowing demand and would be focusing on hybrids, now far more in favour, with a slew of revamped models. ( read original story ...)
Kiefer Ravena signs extension with Yokohama in Japan B.League
Kiefer Ravena has signed an extension with Yokohama B-Corsairs for the upcoming season of the Japan B.League. Ravena said he was ecstatic to return to play for Yokohama as his quest to make the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s super-long bond yields soar to records as market frets about demand
The longest-dated Japanese government bond yields soared to all-time highs on Tuesday, as investors' worries about demand for the debts flared following a poor auction of 20-year securities. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Yokohama city govt, companies look to help elderly live longer, healthier with makeup
TOKYO: The Yokohama city government and companies are encouraging the elderly to apply makeup and care for their skin, hoping this will lead to good health and improved quality of life. ( read original story ...)
Candlelight illuminates Osaka this June during one night of art, music and markets
Nishi-Umeda Candle Days will fill the park and streets with candle installations, live concerts, workshops and more ... ( read original story ...)
Four arrested under Tokyo’s strict yakuza gang laws – but not for the reason you think
Think of Japan’s famed yakuza gangs and you might think of heavily tattooed men getting into bloody fights – the stuff of action films and video games. But last week four men were arrested in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks climb in morning as exporter issues sought on weaker yen
Tokyo stocks climbed Tuesday morning as exporter issues were bought on a weaker yen, but gains were limited as some investors remaine ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo to offer visitors cool rest area in electric bus from June
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition hopes visitors will use the bus to avoid heatstroke in the summer heat. ( read original story ...)
Japan is sticking to demand for US to eliminate tariffs, trade envoy says
Japan's top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said on Tuesday there was no change to Tokyo's stance of demanding an elimination of U.S. tariffs in bilateral trade negotiations. Tokyo will not rush ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-US to base talks on past FX agreement, Kato says
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday he expects any bilateral meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on exchange rates to be based on their shared view that excessive ... ( read original story ...)
Soldiers in Yokohama engage with local youth during inaugural sports exchange
An event between Soldiers stationed here and a local youth baseball team brought the groups together for a day of sports, ... ( read original story ...)
Pub chain opens its first Subway sandwich shop in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA--Major "izakaya" Japanese-style pub chain operator Watami Co. has opened a Subway outlet in the city's Naka Ward, with a fresh menu twist for the iconic U.S. sandwich chain in Japan. The Naka ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Introduces U.S.-Made 116R Regional All-position Steer Tire
Yokohama’s new 116R all-position steer tire features solid shoulder ribs resist tearing and provide uniform surface pressure to defend against irregular wear. ( read original story ...)