Kane Tanaka of Japan, the world's oldest living person, turned 119 years old on Sunday, according to a Twitter post published by her great-granddaughter, Junko Tanaka. "Great achievement. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama outfits Mitsubishi’s 2022 Outlander SUV
Outlander/crossover SUV will be equipped with a Yokohama tire designed to deliver high steering stability and low rolling resistance. ( read original story ...)
Celtic sign Japanese trio Daizen Maeda, Yosuke Ideguchi and Reo Hatate after success of Kyogo Furuhashi
J-League joint-top scorer Daizen Maeda reunites with Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou after season at Yokohama F Marinos, while Yosuke Ideguchi and Reo Hatate join from Gamba Osaka and Kawasaki Frontale. ( read original story ...)
Oldest pro footballer Kazuyoshi Miura, 54, plans to play on until he is 60 and set to join new club run by his brother
THE world’s oldest professional footballer wants to carry on playing until he is SIXTY. And he looks set to join a new club for his 37th season as a player – led by his brother. ( read original story ...)
At least 4 women dead in Japan after choking on traditional new year rice cakes
A new year tradition was deadly this year for four women in Japan who died after choking on traditional sticky rice cakes known as "mochi." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sapporo could lock up 2030 Winter Olympics in 2022
The International Olympic Committee and Japan officials have been holding behind-the-scenes talks that could secure Sapporo's bid to host the ... ( read original story ...)
2 women choke to death on New Year’s rice cakes as deadly trend continues in Japan
Japan issues public warnings to be careful when eating mochi -- and nearly every year, people choke to death anyway. ( read original story ...)
World’s oldest person, Kane Tanaka, celebrates 119th birthday in Japan
Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world’s oldest person by celebrating her 119th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan. Tanaka marked her birthday with a party along with ... ( read original story ...)
Jamaica, Japan, South Africa, Turkey hold joint cultural showcase in NY to promote trade, investment
A joint cultural showcase involving Jamaica, Japan, South Africa, and Turkey took place during a colourful ceremony here last month at the newly dedicated building housing the Turkish Consulate and ... ( read original story ...)
Global and Japan Holmium Nitrate Market Insights, Forecast to 2027
Pages Report] Check for Discount on Global and Japan Holmium Nitrate Market Insights, Forecast to 2027 report by QYResearch Group. Holmium Nitrate market is segmented by region (country), players, ... ( read original story ...)
Global and Japan Cavity Wax Market Insights, Forecast to 2027
Pages Report] Check for Discount on Global and Japan Cavity Wax Market Insights, Forecast to 2027 report by QYResearch Group. Cavity Wax market is segmented by region (country), players, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s daily coronavirus cases hit 103, highest since Oct 8
TOKYO: Daily coronavirus infections in Tokyo hit the highest since Oct 8 at 103 cases on Monday (Jan 3), the Tokyo government said as more cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 come to light. There ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron lurks behind rising infections in Tokyo, new cases most since October
The fast spreading Omicron variant lurked behind rising coronavirus infections in Tokyo, where new cases rose to 103 on Monday, up from 84 the previous day and the highest since Oct. 8. Governor ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms over 100 new COVID-19 cases, Osaka reports 79
Tokyo reported 103 new COVID-19 cases on Jan. 3, topping 100 for the first time since 135 infections were confirmed on Oct. 8, metropolitan health officials said. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo daily coronavirus cases hit 103, most in nearly 3 months
TOKYO: Daily coronavirus infections in Tokyo hit the highest since Oct 8 at 103 cases today, the Tokyo government said as more cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 come to light. There have been ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: Tokyo cases top 100 for first time in three months
Nikkei Asia is tracking the spread of the coronavirus that was first detected in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Cumulative global cases have reached 290,112,377, according to Johns Hopkins ... ( read original story ...)