TOKYO — Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has become the latest tire maker to shut down production in Russia. The company is halting production at the passenger tire plant run by its Russian subsidiary, L.L.C. ( read original story ...)
U.S. man pleads not guilty to Tokyo Olympics doping charges
A U.S. man who prosecutors say describes himself as a "naturopathic doctor" pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal charges of supplying performance-enhancing drugs to athletes at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Toyota and semiconducter suppliers suspend operations following earthquake in Japan
Toyota and other semiconductor-using companies are suspending operations in Japan after a massive earthquake hit the country this week. "Due to the parts shortage resulting from suppliers affected by ... ( read original story ...)
A mythical ‘killing stone’ splits in Japan; loose demon or good omen?
This month, a volcanic rock split in two in Nikko National Park, about 100 miles north of Tokyo. Intact, the rock was about 6 feet tall and 26 feet in circumference, according to a guide at the park. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo will not hold public vote over 2030 Winter Olympic bid
Sapporo will not hold a public referendum to gauge support for its bid to hold the 2030 Winter Olympic Games, allaying fears such a vote could ... ( read original story ...)
Heckling of Naomi Osaka will tarnish BNP Paribas Open’s image for years to come
With social media, security videos and ticket identification, tournament officials' claim they could not identify the woman in a high-end box who heckled Naomi Osaka is unacceptable and reeks of a ... ( read original story ...)
Honda Gives A Glimpse Of New Super Cub 110 Ahead Of Osaka Motorcycle Show
Sunshine yellow and ready to brighten your day. The 38th annual Osaka Motorcycle Show officially kicks off on March 19, 2022, and Honda is busy pulling out all the stops with its new model ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo schools removed strict rules governing students’ hairstyles and underwear
The newspaper said that the rules designating the color of students' underwear and the ban on “two-block” hairstyle will also be removed: short on the back and sides and longe ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Aiko Praises Her Cousin Princess Mako Who Left Royal Life to Marry Commoner
STR/JAPAN POOL/AFP via Getty; NICOLAS DATICHE/POOL/AFP via Getty Princess Aiko and Princess Mako Observing a modern rite of passage, Japan's Princess Aiko sailed through her first royal press ... ( read original story ...)
A ‘Killing Stone’ Broke in Japan. Is a Demon on the Loose?
With so much going wrong in the world, should we now also worry about a nine-tailed fox demoness that may be loose in a forest in Japan? The answer depends partly on your reading of ancient Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Shares Powerful Message After Heckler Incident
Naomi Osaka is celebrating her strength following an unfortunate incident with a heckler during a recent match. The tennis pro shared a powerful message on her Instagram and Twitter Thursday night. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares social media message after Indian Wells exit
Fans were confused when the Japanese player posted a phone number and a puppy-dog eyes emoji, but anyone who dialed was quickly left feeling the same way. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo has motivated me to do even better, says Olympics Gold Medallist Neeraj Chopra
India ground-breaking Olympic star Neeraj Chopra, the javelin gold medal winner from Tokyo, has declared his ambitious targets for 2022, which include challen ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota, major chip supplier suspend production due to earthquake in Japan
The earthquake adds to already tumultuous times for the automotive industry involving supply chain problems due to Covid-19 and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel says he will host Ukrainian evacuees
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said Friday he feels a "moral obligation" to help host individuals who have evacuated Ukraine.Emanuel, the former mayor of Chicago and former President Obama's ... ( read original story ...)
Germany, Japan Look to Middle East to Drum Up More Energy Supplies
Government ministers from Germany and Japan are heading to the Middle East in a bid to safeguard their energy security after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine upended global supplies. ( read original story ...)