It’s still below pre-pandemic levels but the occupancy rates are set to remain stable. Occupancy rates rebounded in the Tokyo 23W this quarter reaching an average 96.4% according to Savills, following ... ( read original story ...)
Fritz recovers from Covid to oust Duckworth in Tokyo
Tokyo (AFP) – American Taylor Fritz said he surprised even himself after climbing out of his sickbed, flying to Tokyo and beating Australian James Duckworth at the Japan Open on Wednesday. Fritz spent ... ( read original story ...)
Russian consul in Sapporo expelled in tit-fot-tat move
TOKYO: Japan ordered a Russian consul in Sapporo to leave the country by Oct 10 in retaliation for the expulsion of a Japanese consul in Vladivostok last month, the foreign ministry said today. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama debuts new regional drive tire, announces price increases
Yokohama's latest commercial tire is made for waste and on/off-road severe-service operations. And citing increased operational costs, the tire maker says it will increase the prices of all its ... ( read original story ...)
Dan Palmer: The day before Tokyo – a mad petrol dash to Euros heartbreak
The day of last year's final with Italy, July 11, was a busy one for me and not just because of the game. I was due to fly to Tokyo to cover the delayed 2020 Olympics the next evening, and that meant ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to curb electricity costs amid weak yen, recession risks, PM says
Japan will take "unprecedented" measures to curb rising electricity bills for households and businesses as a weak yen fans inflation and global recession fears pose big risks to the economy, Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo looking to hold Formula E race in 2024
Tokyo could host a round of the FIA Formula E World Championship in 2024, after Formula E and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government signed an agreement here on Wednesday. Governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, ... ( read original story ...)
US vows to supply green-fuel-laggard Japan with bioethanol
U.S. officials are touting bioethanol in Japan, which trails other nations on using the green fuel made from corn and other crops. “American ethanol is a powerful tool for Japan to address climate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tourism restart stirs hope of service-sector recovery -PMI
Japan's services sector activity growth posted a small expansion in September as demand recovered on declining COVID-19 cases and the prospect of easing restrictions on foreign tourism boosted hopes ... ( read original story ...)
Chef Daniel Calvert’s insider guide to Tokyo dining
The British chef at the helm of Tokyo’s Michelin-starred Sézanne reveals his favourite places to eat and drink in the Japanese capital ... ( read original story ...)
Fares from California and Hawaii to Tokyo for as low as $550 economy and $1,525 business
MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Tokyo, a bustling city known for its glimmering streets and rich history, has been closed off to much of the world for the duration ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea fired a missile over Japan for the first time in five years. Here’s what you need to know
North Korea fired a ballistic missile without warning over Japan on Tuesday for the first time in five years, a highly provocative and reckless act that marks a significant escalation in its weapons ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan, raising concern over its growing nuclear program
North Korea fired a powerful ballistic missile over Japan without warning early Tuesday, sending panicked citizens to shelters and increasing fears over the nation's willingness to use nuclear weapons ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya to replace Osteria Rossa in Grand Rapids
Roughly 10 months after Grand Rapids said goodbye to Osteria Rossa, a new Japanese restaurant is getting ready to take over the downtown space. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to raise truck tire prices Nov. 1
Yokohama Tire Corp. will implement an undisclosed price increase on its commercial truck tires sold in the U.S., effective Nov. 1. The increase is due to a continued rise in costs associated with ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to publish picture book ‘The Way Champs Play’
Naomi Osaka has some life lessons she'd like to share. The tennis superstar has a deal with HarperCollins Publishers for a children's picture book, “The Way Champs Play," scheduled to come out Dec. 6. ( read original story ...)