HK Express delays start of Guam-Nagoya flights after North Korea missile test Citing geopolitical concerns, the budget airline said it is delaying the route until next summer. Check out this story on guampdn.com: http://www.guampdn.com/story/news/2017/09 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fires up biomass energy, but fuel shortage looms
"The FIT is designed to enhance use of cost-effective renewable energy," said Yukari Takamura, professor at Graduate School of Environmental Studies at Nagoya University. "But if biomass operators use mainly imported fuels, energy costs may remain high and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s yen rises after N Korea warning
It is not unusual for Japan's currency to climb during a crisis, as investors seek a safe haven until risks ease. But this crisis is slightly different, because the additional risks could be to Japan itself. Analysts, however, say things would have to be ... ( read original story ...)
Ultra 94 GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama champion Scott Hargrove handed keys to 911 Carrera S
The Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama is one of three official Development Series ... Motorsport Park and street courses like the Toronto Indy. For upcoming news and updates on the 2018 season, visit the series website at IMSA.com ... ( read original story ...)
Ballard CEO Delivers Keynote Speech at Open Innovation Forum Osaka Event
During a business trip to Japan to meet with Japanese partners and customers, Mr. Randy MacEwen, Ballard President and CEO attended the “Open Innovation Forum Osaka in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies”, where he delivered the keynote speech on ... ( read original story ...)
US tries to enlist EU and Japan in China tech fight
The Trump administration is seeking to convince the EU and Japan to join its efforts to tackle China over Beijing’s intellectual property regime as it tries to address one of the top concerns of foreign businesses operating in China. The move follows ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei: Japan’s “Japanese Only” apartment rental market may adversely affect NJ worker retention during labor shortage
But there have been efforts by industry players to tackle the issue. The Japan Property Management Association, a group of over 1,300 companies handling some 5 million properties, in 2003 created guidelines that include advice for landlords and real estate ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Marinos striker Hugo Vieira scores Goal of the Season contender in Japan (VIDEO)
It’s too early to make any calls with plenty of football ahead of us this season but Yokohama Marinos forward Hugo Vieira has definitely claimed the stake on Goal of the Season title with his belter against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The 29-year-old Portuguese ... ( read original story ...)
Sumitomo Electric Industries : Patent Issued for Method for Manufacturing Optical Module (USPTO 9759873)
Osamu (Yokohama, JP). This patent was filed on April 13, 2016 and was published online on September 12, 2017. From the background information supplied by the inventors, news correspondents obtained the following quote: "In recent data centers and high ... ( read original story ...)
Why Manchester City have more than a passing interest in Girona v Barcelona
In January he told a news conference: "The reserve league for young players ... New York City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama Marinos and Club Atletico Torque (Uruguay) are also owned by the City Football Group. But the case of Girona is different. ( read original story ...)
Leaf 2 offers advanced technologies, dynamic new design
The production of the Leaf 2, which has just started at Nissan’s Oppama plant in Yokohama, Japan, begins with the stamping ... Canada and Europe. Other news making headlines. Local data centre and hosting company Teraco Data Environments is building ... ( read original story ...)
Call for Applications for Tokyo Metropolitan Government Accelerator Program ‘New Tech Business Camp Tokyo’
TOKYO, Sept. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has been actively working to attract foreign companies to raise the city's international competitiveness and bring about its further growth by promoting the creation of a more ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake Hits Near Fukushima Nuclear Plant in Japan
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit the northeast coast of Japan, just 200 miles east of the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. The earthquake occurred just before noon EDT on Wednesday (the middle of the night in Japan), and was about six miles deep ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake rocks Japan near Fukushima Nuclear Plant
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit the northeast coast of Japan, just 200 miles east of the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. The earthquake occurred just before noon EDT on Wednesday (the middle of the night in Japan), and was about six miles deep ... ( read original story ...)
Big one in CALIFORNIA? Experts warn Ring of Fire state could face catastrophic earthquake
Fears are growing in the wake of a 6.1 magnitude earthquake hitting New Zealand on Wednesday as it caused tremors off the coast of Japan and Indonesia. California is located in the same path. It comes as Mexico continues to battle to rescue survivors from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court rules Tepco liable over Fukushima: media
Some 15,000 people died in March 2011 when three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi plant suffered meltdowns after a magnitude 9 earthquake triggered a tsunami that devastated a swathe of Japan's northeastern coastline. Tepco has long been criticized for ... ( read original story ...)