Japan is potentially open to hosting once-banned American intermediate-range missiles pending the results of a defense policy review, per the country’s ambassador to the United States — previewing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan records most tweet removal requests in 1st half of 2021: Twitter
Japan registered 18,518 of all legal demands to have tweets removed from across the world in the first half of 2021, or 43 percent of the total, to be the top requestor to Twitter Inc. in that period. ( read original story ...)
OE deals demonstrate expanding Yokohama Advan range’s qualities
Yokohama’s flagship Advan tyre range has secured original equipment approvals from some of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers, such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche. The manufacturer will ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber NR processing subsidiary supports flooded Thai villages
Yokohama Rubber’s natural rubber processing subsidiary in Thailand supported efforts to aid villagers affected by flooding in the country in December 2021. Y.T. Rubber Co, Ltd (YTRC) provided food ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka drops to No. 85 in world rankings
Former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka plunged to No. 85 in the WTA singles world rankings, released Monday. She dropped 71 spots from her pre-Australian Open rank of 14 after her third-round loss to American ... ( read original story ...)
COVID state of emergency in Tokyo not being considered now: PM Kishida
TOKYO. KAZINFORM Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday he is not considering declaring a state of emergency in Tokyo over a recent spike in novel coronavirus cases amid the spread of the highly ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s population dips 1st time in 26 years amid pandemic
Tokyo's estimated population dropped to 13,988,129 as of New Year's Day, down 48,592 from a year earlier, the first decrease in 26 y ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing Olympics outdoes Tokyo with remote controlled beds instead of cardboard
The planners for the 2022 Beijing Olympics must have taken notes during last year's Summer Games in Tokyo. In their Olympic Village, there isn't a cardboard bed in sight. Summer Britcher, a U.S. luge ... ( read original story ...)
Emma Raducanu rises to world number 13 as Naomi Osaka plummets to 85th
Emma Raducanu has risen to number 13 in the world tennis rankings as Naomi Osaka fell 71 places to 85th. The WTA rankings were updated today following the conclusion of the Australian Open this ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Population Falls for 1st Time in 26 Years
Tokyo’s estimated population fell by 48,592 from a year before to stand at 13,988,129 as of Jan. 1, marking the first decline in 26 years on an annual basis, the metropolitan government said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka falls to No. 85 in world rankings
Naomi Osaka dropped from 14th to 85th in the singles world rankings announced Monday by the Women's Tennis Association, falling out of the top 50 for the f ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM not yet considering COVID-19 state of emergency for Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday said a state of emergency for Tokyo was not considered over a surge in COVID-19 cases ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close higher on solid earnings, COVID-19 concerns weigh on gains
TOKYO, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Monday as solid earning reports from Japanese companies lifted the market mood, although concerns over a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Japan saw ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM not mulling Covid state of emergency for Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday said a state of emergency for Tokyo was not being considered at the moment despite a surge in Covid-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant. The ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido towns seek coexistence with foreign workers
Municipalities are coming up with ideas to welcome newcomers as members of communities while also trying to stop young people from leaving their hometowns. ( read original story ...)
Parks vs Kiefer delayed as Nagoya’s next three games shelved
BOBBY Ray Parks and the rest of the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins will remain in the freezer for the entire week as the Japan B.League cancelled their next three games. Nagoya's game against the Shinshu ... ( read original story ...)