Hitachi Rail today agreed to acquire Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems business (the “Business” or “GTS”) for an enterprise value of €1,660 m (~¥215 bn). The final purchase price will be ... ( read original story ...)
Are Japanese peanuts known as Mexican peanuts in Japan? This is the love story behind this snack
Yoshiegei Nakatani lost his job when his boss was accused of espionage in WWII and he had no choice but to start his own business. ( read original story ...)
Longtime NKY Japanese restaurant, a mainstay for visiting Toyota execs, to close
A longtime Northern Kentucky restaurant that offered up authentic Japanese cuisine will be closing its doors for good by the end of this month. ( read original story ...)
Japan Residential Water Treatment Systems Market 2020-2021 & 2027 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
The “2021 Japan Residential Water Treatment Systems Market With Covid-19 Impact” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offe ... ( read original story ...)
Commodities bounce brings bonanza to Japan’s trading houses
Japan's trading houses are riding a commodities boom as major economies recover from the pandemic, with Itochu this week reporting record quarterly profit and three others raising their earnings ... ( read original story ...)
Why Was Anna Cockrell Disqualified From 400m Hurdles Final at Tokyo Olympics?
Anna Cockrell was disqualified from the women's 400m hurdles Olympic final after running into the wrong lane, it has been confirmed. Cockrell, who was competing in her first Olympics at Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
Punching out of it: USA Boxing has Olympic revival in Tokyo
Richard Torrez Jr. went into the Olympic boxing ring Wednesday with a game plan jointly concocted over the phone by his father back home in central California and by Billy Walsh, his national team's ... ( read original story ...)
Track records keep falling in fast Tokyo Games
The Tokyo Games just keep producing some of the fasted moments the world has ever seen on the track. A day after the men's 400-meter hurdles staged possibly one of the greatest races ever run, the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics while you were sleeping: USA women’s basketball, women’s volleyball and baseball all reach semifinals
USA women's basketball, women's volleyball and baseball teams reach semifinals. The 400-meter hurdles delivers another world-record performance. ( read original story ...)
Who is leading Tokyo Olympics medal count? Here’s how each country is performing at the Summer Games
Which countries have the most medals at the Tokyo Olympics? The U.S., China, Japan and the ROC are all near the top of the standings. ( read original story ...)
In women’s park skateboard, Tokyo’s youngest Olympians lean on each other
When 13-year-old skateboarding phenom Sky Brown spoke after winning her bronze medal in women’s park Wednesday in the scorching Tokyo heat, it wasn’t her usual manner of public address. Brown wasn’t ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to limit hospital care as COVID-19 cases hit new high
Japan’s government is introducing a contentious new policy in which coronavirus patients with moderate symptoms will isolate at home instead of in hospitals, as new cases surge in Tokyo to record ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Grabs the First 3 Skateboarding Golds
A park competition with lip tricks, grabs and aerial spin ends with gold for Sakura Yosozumi of Japan and more youthful celebrating at the Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Hayashi’s 3 lifts Japan into semis, ousting Belgium 86-85
Saki Hayashi hit a 3-pointer with 15.2 seconds left, and Japan advanced to the semifinals by edging Olympic newcomer Belgium 86-85 Wednesday. Japan joined the U.S. and Serbia in the semifinals of the ... ( read original story ...)
As Japan racks up skateboarding medals, the long-stigmatized sport gains a foothold
The country's skateboarding community hopes exposure and success will foster acceptance, but remains wary of a newcomers. ( read original story ...)
Olympics carry a question: What does it mean to be Japanese?
Two multiracial athletes, two high-profile roles: Rising NBA star Rui Hachimura carried the Japanese flag at the Olympics’ opening ceremony. Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka lit the ... ( read original story ...)