Release date- 26102016 - SANTA ANA, CA. - Yokohama Tire Corporation has added four new sizes to its 104ZR urban/regional all-position/steer tire line-up: 225/70R19.5, 245/70R19.5, 265/70R19.5 and 285/70R19.5. 'The 104ZR is a true workhorse that's designed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan searching for culprit in deaths of up to 48 elderly patients
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Tokyo University of the Arts' Graduate Student Anime Shorts Screen in Yokohama on October 31
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Yokohama Adds 4 Sizes to Its 104ZR Truck Tire Lineup
"The 104ZR is a true workhorse that’s designed to deliver longer tread wear, low rolling resistance, and even wear, making it especially ideal for high scrub applications," says Tom Clauer, Yokohama Tire Corp. manager of commercial and OTR product planning. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama plant in Salem to lay off 50 employees
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Tokyo panel shows cost and venue options for 2020 Olympics
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Halloween hits Tokyo
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Hideki Matsuyama leaves Japan to conquer the world
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Japan shippers plan container merger
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Japanese shipping giants plan merger
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Tokyo Gov. Koike sets up political study group
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