A 78-year-old father was arrested for murdering his 50-year-old eldest son by hitting him in the head with a crowbar. He was living with his eldest son at home. Some say that there had been ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Geolandar tyres OE on new Subaru Crosstrek
The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is supplying Geolandar G91 tyres as original equipment (OE) for Subaru Corporation’s new Crosstrek (Japanese-market model), which was unveiled in Sept. The SUV is being ... ( read original story ...)
Life with a 2005 Toyota Corolla: Switching from Yokohama to MRF tyres
BHPian BeemerBug_06 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.Some weeks ago when I took the car on the highway and went above the speed of 80-90 km/h, the steering would start vibrating. It felt ... ( read original story ...)
Japan nuclear watchdog considering extending reactor life
Japanese nuclear regulators are considering revising a safety evaluation system to allow aging reactors to operate beyond the current 60-year limit, but the move is aimed at preventing safety lapses ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Japan’s 2023 season to begin at Fighters’ new stadium
The Nippon Ham Fighters will begin their 2023 season at their new stadium on March 30 against the Rakuten Eagles, a day before the ot ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo government officials working in winter clothing to save energy
Tokyo Metropolitan Government officials have begun showing up for work in turtlenecks and other winter gear as part of their efforts to reduce energy consumption. ( read original story ...)
Leading gas importer Japan says LNG is sold out until 2026, as energy-squeezed countries battle over dwindling supplies
"The LNG procurement environment has changed completely. Procurement can also be said to be in a state of war," Japanese companies told the country's trade ministry. ( read original story ...)
Germany gearing up to handle pressure in group opener against Japan
Germany go into their World Cup Group E opener against Japan on Wednesday knowing that this one game could potentially make or break their tournament hopes. ( read original story ...)
Japan police in Brazil to seek help on murder of mother, child in Osaka Pref.
Japanese police investigators are in Brazil to ask for the country's cooperation over a case of a Brazilian national suspected of killing his wife and daughter in a western Japanese city. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Vice review — stylish neo-noir series journeys into a criminal underworld
The show follows an American journalist in an expansive narrative that moves from the newsroom to a Yakuza turf war ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks edge up on firm exporters, insurance issues weigh
Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Monday after the yen's fall against the U.S. dollar lifted some exporters, although disappointing ... ( read original story ...)
Probe launched into alleged bid rigging of Tokyo 2020 test events
Prosecutors have begun investigating widespread bid rigging allegations for the rights to organize test events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, according to sources. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Edge Up After Lacklustre Pre-holiday Trade
Tokyo shares ended higher Monday after trading in a narrow band as investors sat on their hands ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister urges swift adoption of more spending measures
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki vowed on Monday to guide economic and fiscal policy in a "responsible" manner, as he urged lawmakers to enact a second extra budget with spending of $207 billion, ( read original story ...)
‘I’ll shoot!’: Nagoya police officer draws gun, defends people from charging wild boar
A police officer pointed his gun and shouted, "I'll shoot!" at a wild boar in this central Japan city on Nov. 20, successfully driving it away from the area without any shots fired. Aichi Prefectural ... ( read original story ...)
Gutierrez: GVB launches CHamoru food truck in Osaka
Håfa adai! Luring and satisfying Japanese consumers with a tempting little taste of Guam, our island’s food truck phenomenon has just landed on a friendly shore full of willing captives. ( read original story ...)