Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that a tougher security environment in the Taiwan Strait means Japan, the United States and others need to show strong resolve to come to Taiwan's defence if it were attacked. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Osaka bullet train to end food cart sales in October
The food carts will be discontinued on the Nozomi and Hikari trains at the end of October. Starting Nov. 1, onboard food will be available only on the first-class "green" cars through a service in ... ( read original story ...)
Monro and Yokohama Named Lead Sponsors of Third Annual U.S. Auto Tech National Championship
The Elite Trades Championship Series, along with Intersport, an independent award-winning marketing agency, announce their partnerships with four automotive industry heavy-weights to support the third ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s Hamad Al-Mansouri Set To Shine At World Professional Yo-Yo Championship 2023 In Osaka
In a groundbreaking moment for the world of yo-yoing and Arab athletes, Hamad al-Mansouri from Qatar, is gearing up to make history as the first-ever ... ( read original story ...)
Japan current account in black for 5th month as trade balance swings to surplus
Japan's current account balance logged the fifth straight month of surplus in June as the trade balance swung to a surplus, government data showed on Tuesday, easing some concerns about any decline in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bullet trains phase out snack carts between Tokyo and Osaka
PASSENGERS on Japan’s super-fast bullet trains have long enjoyed ordering coffee, ice cream or boxed lunches from staff pushing a snack cart, savouring the treats as they whipped past landmarks such ... ( read original story ...)
End of the line for snack carts on Tokyo-Osaka shinkansen
End of popular service comes amid a looming labor shortage and the trend of more people buying food before boarding. ( read original story ...)
Italy Air Force hauls an F-35 contingent to Japan for first-ever drill
The training visit comes as the two countries look to develop a sixth-generation warplane, dubbed GCAP, along with Britain. ( read original story ...)
Japan to host 2025 int’l African development conference in Yokohama
Japan decided Tuesday to host an international conference on African development in the port city of Yokohama in 2025, as Tokyo seeks to counter China's increasing influence on the fast-growing ... ( read original story ...)
LDP lawmaker: Option to scrap 2025 Osaka Expo should be ready
Japanese officials are increasingly alarmed over delays in construction projects for the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, prompting one veteran politician to even say it should be canceled if pavilions are not ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kobe Steel raises annual profit forecast to record $840 million
Japan's Kobe Steel raised its net profit forecast for the current fiscal year to a record high of 120 billion yen ($839 million) on expected higher selling prices and lower fuel costs, it said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
No more ice cream with Mt Fuji: Japan train line phases out snack carts
Passengers on Japan's super-fast bullet trains have long enjoyed ordering coffee, ice cream or boxed lunches from staff pushing a snack cart, savouring the treats as they whipped past landmarks such as Mount Fuji. ( read original story ...)
Japanese political leader Taro Aso calls for peace in the Taiwan Strait as Tokyo expands defense
A senior Japanese politician is advocating for increasing his country’s deterrence ability to ensure peace in the region, and called for that message to be clearly conveyed globally — particularly in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Newest Hills Development Scheduled to Open in November
Azabudai Hills, the latest large-scale real estate project by Mori Building Co., will open for business on Nov. 24, seeking to boost Tokyo’s attractiveness as an international destination. ( read original story ...)
Scientology Tokyo: The Best Of The Past And An Even Brighter Future
Tokyo is a unique blend of hospitality, a culture of wisdom dating back thousands of years, and life on the cutting edge of technology. And this is a city where the Church of Scientology is right at ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Massive Grass Fire Breaks Out At Fireworks Festival Venue In Tokyo 8
A large grass fire broke out at the Itabashi Fireworks Festival in northwestern Tokyo on Saturday, August 5, forcing the cancellation of the event due to safety concerns. According to ( read original story ...)