After being put into official operation this August, the plant is also using renewable energy-generated electricity since April. ( read original story ...)
Japan in mood to write new chapter of sporting romance against England
A significant shock is brewing at this tournament and Japan have a rich history of providing huge World Cup upsets with England awaiting them on Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
2 Marine Corps Ospreys Diverted After ‘Cockpit Caution’ Warnings Force Landing in Japan
Within two hours of each other, two Marine V-22 Ospreys diverted Thursday due to "cockpit caution indications" in the aircraft while flying near Japan's southwestern island chain. ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Sho Nakata, Shosei Togo lead Giants’ win over Dragons
Sho Nakata homered twice and drove in four runs to back a solid pitching performance by Shosei Togo as the Yomiuri Giants beat the C ... ( read original story ...)
Reducing the carbon footprint of methane by converting it into methanol with a new enzyme
A team led by Professor Osami Shoji at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a technology to convert methane, the principal component of natural gas, into methanol at room temperature in water. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama begins ‘renewable’ Advan production
Tyres for electric vehicles made using renewable electricity. This is reality at Yokohama Rubber, whose Shinshiro-Minami plant in Japan has begun producing Yokohama Advan EV tyres with power from a ... ( read original story ...)
As Canada’s navy arrives in Japan, Tokyo begins largest military buildup since Second World War
As Canada increases its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region and Japan significantly boosts its military investment, both countries are pushing back against the influence of China, which has ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka court rejects disclosure of Moritomo scandal docs; late bureaucrat’s widow to appeal
The Osaka District Court on Sept. 14 ruled against the disclosure of documents relating to the tampering of public records on a shady state l・・・ ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise as US, China data ease global economic concerns
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Friday, with the Topix notching a fresh 33-year high, as better-than-expected U.S. and Chinese economic data eased concerns over the outlook for the global ... ( read original story ...)
Police raid used car chain Bigmotor’s Tokyo headquarters over withered trees
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and Kanagawa Prefectural Police jointly raided Japanese used car chain Bigmotor Co.'s headquarters h ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise amid easing U.S. rate hike concerns
TOKYO, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended higher on Thursday, as concerns were eased that the U.S. central bank would keep raising interest rates. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the ... ( read original story ...)
Jailed like a VIP? Historic west Japan ex-prison to become luxury hotel in 2026
Even without a guilty sentence, you could soon sleep like a VIP (Very Important Prisoner) thanks to a major resort company's plans announced ・・・ ( read original story ...)
Osaka Japanese Restaurant building in downtown Louisville burns overnight
More than 100 firefighters responded to a fire at the building that holds Building housing Osaka Japanese Restaurant. ( read original story ...)
WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2023 Preview: Mai Hontama vs. Arianne Hartono Betting Odds and Match Preview
In the quarterfinals of the WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2023 on Friday, Mai Hontama (ranked No. 176) meets Arianne Hartono (No. 191).Hontama is favored over Hartono for this match, with -170 ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Japanese Restaurant damaged in overnight fire
A fire broke out at Osaka Japanese Restaurant at 426 W. Market St. just before midnight, reports WLKY, Louisville Business First's news gathering partner. More than 100 firefighters and 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Building housing Osaka Japanese Restaurant burns overnight
More than 100 firefighters responded to a fire at the building that holds Building housing Osaka Japanese Restaurant. ( read original story ...)