Yokohama Rubber is in "advanced talks" to purchase Goodyear's off-the-road tire business unit for at least $1 billion, according to a report from Bloomberg News. ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Komodo dragon to be exhibited at Nagoya zoo from August
A Komodo dragon, one of the world's largest lizards, will be sent to Higashiyama Zoo & Botanical Gardens in the city of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. It i ... ( read original story ...)
oToBrite to Showcase Cutting-Edge Vision-AI ADAS Solutions at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2024 Nagoya
PRNewswire/ -- oToBrite is thrilled to announce its participation in the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2024 Nagoya, taking place from July 17 to July 19 at booth 259, Aichi Sky Expo. Vision-AI ... ( read original story ...)
2 Vietnamese arrested for stealing Tokyo bikes
TOKYO: Two Vietnamese nationals have been arrested for allegedly stealing two bicycles in Tokyo, investigators said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan is worried about another ‘transactional’ Trump presidency, Tokyo-based expert says
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is now reappraising the odds of Trump 2.0. A Trump presidency is concerning to Tokyo as the country suffered from 'collateral damage' during his first term, ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer-Why has Japan not intervened yet to support yen?
The yen has been sliding to fresh 38-year lows day by day, with market participants on alert for Japanese authorities to step in again, as they did in March, to defend the currency.But a few factors ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo residents seek to block building of massive data center
A group of residents in Tokyo said on Wednesday they were aiming to block construction of a massive logistics and data center planned by Singaporean developer GLP, in a worrying sign for businesses ... ( read original story ...)
Historic Tokyo Park Revamp Is No ‘Big Yellow Taxi’
The redevelopment of Jingu Gaien, a green oasis in Tokyo’s city center, has been dividing opinion for years. Protesters decry the planned rebuilding of its baseball and rugby stadiums, which they say ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s key capex gauge falls again, clouding outlook for durable growth
Japan's core machinery orders unexpectedly fell for a second straight month in May, government data showed on Thursday, stoking worries about capital spending and the sustainable recovery needed for ... ( read original story ...)
Swimmer rescued 80 km off Japan after 36-hour ordeal
A woman who went swimming off a beach in Japan and was swept out to sea was rescued about 80 kilometres (50 miles) off the coast after 36 hours, officials said on Thursday."It was around 7:55 pm on ... ( read original story ...)
Downpours raise risk of landslides, flooding in many areas of Japan
Japanese weather officials are warning of possible landslides and flooding as atmospheric conditions remain unstable over much of the country. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo launches dating app service to help people get married
In an effort to support local and surrounding residents who wish to get married, this north Japan city has opened an online marriage suppor ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Is One of The Highest-Paid Female Athlete—Here’s How Much She’s Worth
When she’s not busy sweeping the tennis court, Naomi is either promoting her beauty brand KINLÒ —which is designed specifically for people with melanated skin—or signing new endorsement deals with ... ( read original story ...)
Get to Know Naomi Osaka’s Grammy-Nominated Boyfriend Cordae
That same day, in a video tweeted on July 11 by a fan, the rapper could be heard saying, “My daughter Shai was born just a few days ago.” Cordae then went on to dedicate his performance to “my baby ... ( read original story ...)
Unbeaten Middleweight Contender Feeling Confident Ahead of Prizefighter Tournament in Osaka Live on DAZN
On Monday, July 15, at the Yamato Arena in Osaka, Japan, Jeovanny Estela (14-0, 5 KOs) will take on undefeated, Irishman Aaron McKenna (18-0, 9 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight bout live on DAZN. ( read original story ...)
Inert Grenades at a Hawaii Airport Cause Evacuation After Being Found in a Man From Japan’s Bag
Operations at Hawaii’s Hilo International Airport were halted when security screeners spotted two items that looked like grenades in a bag belonging to a man from Japan ( read original story ...)