Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Friday that his government will freeze assets in some Russian banks, as a part of the economic response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Advan Sport original equipment on Mercedes first electric vehicle
Tokyo, Japan - The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has begun delivering ADVAN Sport V107 tires for use as original equipment (OE) on Mercedes-AMG’s first electric vehicle (EV), the ... ( read original story ...)
From Tokyo to New York, thousands protest against invasion of Ukraine
Protesters turned out on public squares and outside Russian embassies in cities from Tokyo to Tel Aviv and New York on Thursday to denounce the invasion of Ukraine -- while more than a thousand who ... ( read original story ...)
PSN Leak Reveals Ghostwire: Tokyo – Prelude, The Corrupted Casefile
Ghostwire: Tokyo releases later in March, and ahead of that launch, something called Ghostwire: Tokyo - Prelude, The Corrupted Casefile has leaked. ( read original story ...)
Ghibli theme park wants tickets to be half price of Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan
There’s been plenty of whimsy and wonder surrounding the recent reveals of what’s going to be waiting for us when Ghibli Park, the world’s first theme park inspired by the anime films of Studio Ghibli ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Petrochem Firms Need to Merge to Survive, Mitsubishi Chemical CEO Says
Japan’s chemical companies need to combine their most carbon-intensive businesses into a national “champion” if they are to survive an industry transformation driven by global decarbonization efforts, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Steel Giant Eyes Alternatives to Russia, Ukraine Iron Ore
Nippon Steel Corp., bracing for possible disruptions to its iron-ore supplies from Russia and Ukraine, is planning to make up any shortfall by buying more of the steel-making ingredient from ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Rocks A Pair Of Teeny Shorts In A New IG Selfie—And Her Legs Are Killer
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Naomi Osaka just posted a new selfie to her Instagram Stories and her grid—and I gotta say, her legs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s seafood exports rose in 2021, reflecting recovery in China and US
Japan’s seafood exports recovered in 2021, and in some cases surpassed pre-pandemic levels, t rade statistics from Japan’s Ministry of Finance show. The recovery is in line wi ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka confirms where she plans to start grass season
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has commited to play Berlin this year, per Reem Abulleil. Osaka, ranked at No. 80 in the world, is set for a Berlin debut as she has no previous appearances ... ( read original story ...)
Cult Shop: for Tokyo’s stationery dreamers
We write with joy” is the tagline for Tokyo-based stationery store Kakimori and its in-house ink shop, Inkstand. The source of that joy – and the thing that sets Kakimori aside from myriad other ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka restaurant features stray cats and train sets
STORY: This Japanese restaurant is home to 14 stray cats and miniature train sets Location: Osaka, Japan But the Daiorama Cafeteria was not always this lively The business had been on the brink of ... ( read original story ...)
Step into a manga at Japan’s 2-D cafes in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto
Magical cafes whisk you away from the harsh realities of 3-D living. In Japan, where you can get family support benefits for your 2-D crush and send Valentine’s Day chocolates to your favourite ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals ‘deep sense of sadness’ around Tokyo Olympics
In a year which saw many personal troubles on and off the court for Naomi Osaka, her home Olympics were not an exception to the pressures. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Buys Nick Lachey’s Los Angeles Mansion
Naomi Osaka appears to have a thing for buying the homes of pop music stars. Astute real estate watchers will recall that nearly three years ago, back in July 2019, the tennis superstar shoveled out ... ( read original story ...)
Cebu Pacific Selects Swissport in Japan
With recent contract wins in Osaka and Fukuoka, Swissport now supports Cebu Pacific in an exclusive partnership at all Japanese stations. Swissport has been providing airport ground services and air ... ( read original story ...)