TOKYO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Japan set a new record for daily deaths from COVID-19 in a wave of Omicron-fuelled fatalities that a government-affiliated researcher estimated may stretch into April. Newly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA to seek 500,000 T of fuel ammonia a year through global auction
TOKYO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Japan's biggest power generator, JERA, said on Friday it will conduct an international auction to buy fuel ammonia to be used in its coal-fired power plants to help reduce ... ( read original story ...)
Chepng’etich to fight for highest ever marathon prize in Japan
World marathon champion Ruth Chepng'etich is among an elite cast of athletes who will be competing at next month's Nagoya Marathon in Japan. The winner of the March 13 race will walk away with Sh28 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s consumer prices rose in January, but at a slower pace
Japan's core consumer prices rose for a fifth straight month in January but at a slower pace than in the previous month, boosting the likelihood the country's central bank will lag behind other ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida Speaks With Putin on Crisis: Ukraine Update
The call lasted about 25 minutes. Kishida said Japan was monitoring the unfolding events “with grave concern,” and urged finding an acceptable diplomatic situation “rather than an unilateral change of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on Wall St. losses, Ukraine tensions
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened lower Friday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street as fears over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine continued to dampen sentiment. In the first 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 1.24 pct
TOKYO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inflation Slows Toward Zero as Global Price Gap Grows
Japan’s key inflation measure weakened last month in another sign that Japan’s price dynamics are at odds with a global trend of rapid acceleration that is prompting central bank action overseas. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber relocating Tokyo HQ staff
TOKYO — Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) is relocating its head office functions to a non-tire products factory in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, from central Tokyo, in a move to increase operating ... ( read original story ...)
China detains Japanese man in Shanghai, details unclear as Tokyo calls for early release
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government asked China via consulate for opportunity to meet the man who is believed in good health, chief cabinet secretary says. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber reports record 2021 sales, profits
The Alliance Tire Group segment — comprising Yokohama Rubber's agricultural, OTR and industrial tire businesses — generated high double-digit growth. ( read original story ...)
Winter Olympics bring back good memories for Saultite who competed 50 years ago
Olympics makes its return to the airwaves, one Sault Ste. Marie woman is recounting her own Olympic journey that happened 50 years ago. Diane Acton went by her maiden name Pratt when she competed in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: FG Pays Medical Bill Of Injured Athletes
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has paid the medical expenses of two athletes who got injured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games last summer. The athletes – Enoch Adegoke and Usheoritse ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama develops tire with sustainable materials for Super Formula Championship
Yokohama has announced that it is to continue to supply its Advan racing tires to the Super Formula Championship in Japan and is developing a tire using sustainable materials for introduction in 2023. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Asian Film Festival Unveils Biggest Ever Program
The Osaka Asian Film Festival has unveiled its biggest ever program – a total of 76 films – to unspool next month (March 10-20, 2022). Its competition section includes the acclaimed Korean debut film ... ( read original story ...)
‘I’m in grind mode right now’: Georgia native, Olympian talks training after Tokyo
MONROE, Ga. — Javianne Oliver is still running off the energy and momentum from Tokyo 2020. She came home with a silver medal in the women's 4x100 meter relay. She is still reminiscing on her Olympic ... ( read original story ...)