Osaka wants to be back in Australia at the beginning of the 2024 tennis season. "It's an interesting journey for me because the work we started was not quite finished. Now we have the chance. Naomi is ... ( read original story ...)
Carlsberg to remain focused on growing business
Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd will continue to invest and grow its portfolio of brands while staying focused and vigilant on both its revenue management and cost-optimisation initiatives. ( read original story ...)
After a Strong October in Tokyo, Is It Time to Buy Japan Again?
Japanese equities were star performers in the first half of 2023, and had a sleeper surprise in October. But it may pay to wait until year-end to buy back into another Tokyo rally. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Executives Say Fleets Still Adjusting Post-Pandemic
WEST POINT, Miss. — Executives from Yokohama Tire Corp. said their motor carrier customers have adjusted well to the post-COVID economy, but maintain that circumstances for these commercial fleets ... ( read original story ...)
Gambling when you have money”…Former Giants 2nd draft pitcher “400 bottles of liquor stolen from his home”, a disgusting statement in court.
Former Giant pitcher and silver medalist Hitoshi Ono was sentenced to two years in prison. In his apartment in Yokohama, there were 400 bottles of high-grade sake believed to have been stolen from his ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo and Carlsberg team up in Singapore and Malaysia
TOKYO -- Sapporo Breweries in January will start placing a big bet on three Asian markets by teaming up with Danish beer giant Carlsberg Group to sell its Sapporo Premium and Yebisu brands. The target ... ( read original story ...)
Farewell, snack carts: Japan bullet train riders moved by notice of service’s last day
Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) wrapped up its beloved snack cart service aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train on Oct. 31, with a ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama named premier partner of the Porsche Carrera Cup North America in 2024
Yokohama also remains the title sponsor of the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama and Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama. “It’s truly an honor to see our long-term ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Huge Crowds Flock To Celebrate 2023 Halloween In Osaka 3
Huge crowds flocked to the popular Osaka spot to experience the famous costume-wearing revelry on Tuesday, October 31, Halloween night. Since it coincided with the third game of the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Chiang Mai Airport 24-hour service takes off with first flight to Osaka
Chiang Mai International Airport (CMIA) has launched its new 24-hour service, starting with a flight from Chiang Mai to Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Nairobi, New York City, Osaka Join Partnership for Healthy Cities to Address Reducing Noncommunicable Diseases
Bloomberg Philanthropies announced Tuesday, three new cities have joined the Partnership for Healthy Cities network Nairobi, Kenya; New York City, United States and Osaka, Japan.This network, now co ... ( read original story ...)
WTO extends deadline for China in anti-dumping row with Japan
The World Trade Organisation has extended a deadline for China to adopt WTO rules until May 8, 2024 in a case initiated by Japan over anti-dumping measures on stainless steel products, the body said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Samurai trash collectors clean Tokyo streets after Halloween revels
Trash collectors in samurai costumes took to Tokyo's streets on Wednesday, theatrically wielding garbage tongs and flicking litter left from an evening of Halloween revelry into wicker baskets on their backs. ( read original story ...)
Japan police detain 86-year-old suspected gunman who had barricaded himself in post office with hostages
Japanese police arrested an 86-year-old suspected gunman Tuesday who had barricaded himself in a post office with two hostages after injuring two people at a hospital earlier in the day. ( read original story ...)
Labor authorities rule young man’s suicide in Japan caused by workplace bullying
A labor standards office in central Japan has certified that the suicide of a young man who worked for a high-pressure gas manufacturing and･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Kung-fu shoe flipping tournament coming back to Yokohama Chinatown
That’s why we should all head down to Yokohama Chinatown on 3 November and take part in the 2023 Kung-fu Shoe Flying World Championships. This is quite likely the only organized tournament devoted to ... ( read original story ...)