The Ukrainian ambassador to Japan, Sergiy Korsunsky, said on Friday it was possible Russian President Vladimir Putin would be willing to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine in the face of its ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota scales back Japan production over chips, parts crunch
Japan’s top automaker Toyota will scale back domestic production over the next three months because of a supply crunch in chips and other parts that have slammed the global auto industry. ( read original story ...)
Editorial: 11 years since 3/11 disaster, how does Japan keep the lessons alive?
How do we pass on the lessons of the Great East Japan Earthquake to the next generation? The Reconstruction Agency has compiled a collection of lessons and expertise from disaster support workers and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei posts worst week since late Nov on Ukraine, inflation worries
Japan's Nikkei recorded its worst week since late November, as a surge in U.S. inflation and little progress in talks between Ukraine and Russia's foreign ministers soured risk sentiment. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei falls 2% as shares in Asia decline; Chinese tech stocks in Hong Kong drop
The Nikkei 225 in Japan fell 2.05% on Friday, shedding some of its nearly 4% gain on Thursday, with shares of conglomerate SoftBank Group dropping 6.21%. ( read original story ...)
Giant Gundams occupy Yokohama as part of Gundam Port Yokohama art project【Photos】
The bayside city of Yokohama, about 25 minutes south from downtown Tokyo, is currently home to the world’s only moving full-scale Gundam statue. But you know what’s even better than having a Gundam in ... ( read original story ...)
Three Choice Spots for Cherry Blossom Viewing Unique to Minato City, Tokyo, and Event Information
Minato City, Tokyo, is known for its numerous tourist attractions such as Tokyo Tower and Roppongi. It has many noted cherry blossom sites unique to the metropolitan area where visitors can fully ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar hits 5-year high in upper 116 yen level; Tokyo stocks plunge
The U.S. dollar climbed into the upper 116 yen range Friday to hit its highest level in over five years after U.S. Treasury yields rose overnight on data suggesting an acceleration in inflation, while ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Seoul to boost US ties vs Pyongyang
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol say they have agreed to ramp up three-way ties with the United States ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM, S. Korea’s president-elect agree to improve ties
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korea's president-elect Yoon Suk Yeol talked on the phone Friday, agreeing to cooperate toward improving their countries' ties, signaling a thaw in their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, S.Korea leaders agree to boost ties with U.S. to tackle N.Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol said they had agreed on Friday to ramp up three-way ties with the United States in responding to North Korea's ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama showcases two new tires at TMC
Yokohama debuted two new tires at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s spring meetings, a 720R 19.5” for last-mile delivery applications, and a 121T ... ( read original story ...)
Indian Wells Tennis 2022: Naomi Osaka’s 3-Set Win Highlights Thursday’s Results
Naomi Osaka's three-set comeback win over Sloane Stephens highlighted round-of-128 action at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, on ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka blows Stephens away on windy day at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka battled windy conditions and an in-form Sloane Stephens to earn a 3-6 6-1 6-2 first round victory at Indian Wells on Thursday. In a showdown of former U.S. Open champions, Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka beats Stephens in return to Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka of Japan made a winning return to the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday, rallying to beat American Sloane Stephens 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 in a first-round meeting of former major champions. ( read original story ...)
Japan considers offering fourth COVID vaccine shot – Yomiuri
Japan is considering offering a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot later this year, a newspaper reported on Friday, while a government spokesman said a decision would be made based on the severity of the ... ( read original story ...)