Yokohama has announced the launch of its new GEOLANDER X-CV, its next-level tire specifically created for the growing luxury SUV/crossover market. In a release by the company, Yokohama says that it ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo prosecutors reportedly arrested former Nissan chief Ghosn for fourth time
Ghosn was first arrested in Tokyo in November and faces charges of financial misconduct ... calling them "meritless" and saying he was the victim of a boardroom coup. Got a confidential news tip? We ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s research whaling draws to a close after 30-year struggle, country to resume commercial whaling
Japan’s research whaling fleet led by the Nisshin Maru, an 8,145-ton vessel that has engaged in research whaling in the Antarctic Ocean for nearly 30 years, returned to Shimonoseki Port, Yamaguchi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Matsumura snaps Kevin Koe’s 24-match win streak
The teams shook hands after the minimum six ends. The result moved Japan into sole possession of first place at 7-1 after 12 draws. Canada fell into a three-way tie with Switzerland's Peter De Cruz ... ( read original story ...)
Colt Data Centre Services Acquires New Site in Osaka
LONDON, April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS), a leading carrier neutral data centre operator, today announces its latest site acquisition in Osaka, Japan. The Osaka site ... ( read original story ...)
Japan names era for incoming emperor Naruhito
(Anthony Trotter/ABC News) Miki and Keiko, two Japanese students, didn't particularly love the new era name. Miki and Keiko, high school students, said they didn't really understand what Reiwa meant. ( read original story ...)
Delta Launches New Flights to Seul and Osaka
Delta is bringing customers more options for travel across the Pacific with direct service launching today connecting Minneapolis/St. Paul with Seoul, South Korea, and Seattle with Osaka, Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)
Canada learns of Olympic rugby sevens qualifying schedule for Tokyo Games
The road to the Tokyo Olympics will likely take the Canadian men's rugby sevens team to the Cayman Islands in July for a North American qualifying tournament. And the regional qualifier looks to be ... ( read original story ...)
Hilton Sapporo Park Set to Open in 2023
Hilton today announced that the company entered into a franchise agreement with GRANVISTA Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. to open Hilton Sapporo Park in 2023 as a part of reconstruction project for the ... ( read original story ...)
Simona Halep closes on world number one Naomi Osaka
PARIS: Simona Halep cut the gap to world number one Naomi Osaka in the WTA rankings on Monday after the Romanian made the semi-finals at the Miami Open last week. French Open champion Halep ... ( read original story ...)
Halep closes on world number one Osaka
Simona Halep cut the gap to world number one Naomi Osaka in the WTA rankings on Monday after the Romanian made the semi-finals at the Miami Open last week. French Open champion Halep, who last held ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new imperial era will be called Reiwa, government announces
Akihito will be the first emperor to abdicate in Japan in over two centuries. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, speaking at a news conference shown live on national television, held up a ... ( read original story ...)
New Japanese imperial era Reiwa takes name from ancient poetry
Akihito will be the first emperor to abdicate in Japan in over two centuries. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, speaking at a news conference shown live on national television, held up a white ... ( read original story ...)
Nostalgia, excitement as Japan learns new imperial era name
What's in a name? Quite a lot if you're a Japanese citizen just learning Monday that the soon-to-be-installed new emperor's next era will be called Reiwa. It's a proclamation that has happened only ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, ‘Reiwa’ becomes the new name, for a new era, under a new Emperor
“Our nation is facing up to a big turning point, but there are lots of Japanese values that shouldn’t fade away,” Prime Minister Abe told a news conference to explain the new name. The year 2019 will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan surveys cast gloom over manufacturing outlook
The Bank of Japan's quarterly "tankan" survey of major companies ... and corporate investment hoped for when "Abenomics" was first announced. Abe said in a news conference Monday that the intention is ... ( read original story ...)