Nagoya floods forced around 400 Asian Games athletes and staff to evacuate, but the mayor gave a big update on the event. Scroll down for the full story. ( read original story ...)
Record rainfall floods Japanese city as Nagoya sees wettest hour ever
The Japanese city of Nagoya was hit by 4.1 inches of rain in a single hour on Tuesday, the heaviest rainfall recorded there since records began. The severe flooding prompted authorities to issue the ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya in central Japan designated for disaster relief after heavy rain
Torrential rain pounded central Japan on Tuesday, prompting an emergency flood warning for a major river in the region, as roads, ra ... ( read original story ...)
Asian Games athletes evacuated as heavy rain lashes Nagoya; mayor rules out disruption
Torrential rain in Nagoya caused a brief evacuation of hundreds of athletes and officials. The heavy rainfall prompted authorities to issue an evacuation order for parts of the city. Subway and bus ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya mayor rules out Asian Games disruption after flood forces evacuation
TOKYO, Sept 9 - Hundreds of athletes and officials were briefly evacuated after heavy rain battered Nagoya, but the city's mayor on Wednesday ruled out any disruption to the Asian Games. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Landslide hits Japan’s Mount Fuji after heavy rain
TOKYO, Sept 9 (Reuters) - A landslide struck one of the main starting points for climbers on Japan's Mount Fuji on Wednesday, local broadcaster TBS reported, after heavy rain inundated large parts of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ mood hits near 5-year high on semiconductor demand: Reuters poll
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Business confidence among big Japanese manufacturers climbed in September to its highest level since December 2021, buoyed by robust semiconductor and ... ( read original story ...)
Record rainfall in Japan injures dozens
Japan continues to struggle with the aftermath of torrential rainfall, with record downpours flooding whole streets, injuring 41 people, in the badly affected city of Nagoya in central Japan, the ... ( read original story ...)
Shinhan LifeCare teams with Japan’s Nikken Sekkei for senior facilities
South Korea's Shinhan LifeCare said Tuesday that the company has teamed up with Japan's Nikken Sekkei to develop senior housing and care facilities designed for the Korean market. ( read original story ...)
Seven-Eleven Japan partners with And ST on apparel – report
The move is aimed at broadening the convenience store chain's appeal to younger shoppers. Items include hand towels, hair accessories and socks. ( read original story ...)
Japan-Korea: Working Together as Like-Minded Countries?
Japan and South Korea share more than enough to work together on North Korea — but less than is often assumed. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Saki Hayashi goes off with suspected broken arm at women’s FIBA World Cup
Japan shooting guard Saki Hayashi has gone off with what looked a broken arm after a foul during the team’s playoff against Hungary at the women’s FIBA World Cup ... ( read original story ...)
Games-Nagoya mayor rules out Asian Games disruption after flood forces evacuation
By Irene Wang TOKYO, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Hundreds of athletes and officials were briefly evacuated after heavy rain battered Nagoya, but the city's mayor on Wednesday ruled out any disruption to the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nagoya goes underwater after record rain unleashes extreme floods
Japan's Nagoya saw its third-highest September daily rainfall as flooding disrupted transport and forced residents to seek shelter. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya designated for disaster relief after 41 injured in heavy rain
Authorities urged residents in some areas to seek safety as roads, railway tracks were inundated. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Osaka makes passionate defence of on-court outfits
Naomi Osaka says any criticism she receives for her outfits is "worth it" if it means "the people after me have an easier path". ( read original story ...)