Yokohama Tire has bid around $2 billion for Trelleborg Wheel Systems in a move that could further expand the Japanese company’s growing off-highway tyre business. Sources close to the bid told Tyres & ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Unveils ‘Powerful’ Anthem Celebrating ‘Unique Identities’ for Skincare Brand KINLÒ
The tennis superstar tells PEOPLE the message behind her brand's new spot is all about "being different and loving yourself" ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 24 new cases as seven-day average rises
The number of COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms under the capital's criteria came to four, the same as the previous day, and one new death was reported. ( read original story ...)
China Threat Over Taiwan a ‘Dire Challenge’ to All, Warns Japan’s Shinzo Abe
Abe's remarks come two weeks after he sparked a minor diplomatic incident by sharing identical views in a similar setting. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for smashing front door of Don Quijote store in Nagoya
Police in Nagoya have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of property damage after he was caught smashing the front door of a Don Quijote store. The incident, which occurred at around 11:40 p.m. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Newly Confirms 24 People with COVID-19
The daily number of new COVID-19 cases in Tokyo came to 24 on Tuesday, up by five from a week earlier, the Japanese capital's metropolitan government said. You are now viewing Nippon.com, a freely ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 24 coronavirus infections on Dec. 14
The Japanese capital recorded 24 new COVID-19 cases on Dec. 14, after reporting seven the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government ann・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo city committee OKs plan for foreigners to vote in referendums
A committee of the Musashino city assembly in western Tokyo has approved a proposed ordinance that would allow foreign residents to vote in local referendums, with the measure set to be put to a ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close lower as Omicron worries rise again
Tokyo stocks closed lower Tuesday as fears rose again over the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 following its first death case worldwi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Toyota promises more electric models, investment
Japanese automaker Toyota is beefing up its electric vehicle lineup, offering 30 new fully electric models by 2030, its president, Akio Toyoda, said Tuesday. Toyota Motor Corp. plans to sell 3.5 ... ( read original story ...)
5 Things To Do In Spring in Nagoya
Nagoya has many sightseeing areas, including Nagoya Castle, and as the seasons change, the way to enjoy the city changes too. Here are 5 places you should visit while in Nagoya during the spring. ( read original story ...)
Go out for a night on the town! Top 5 Night Spots in Nagoya
Compared to other cities in Japan, Nagoya is home to a lot of nightspots with deeply entrenched cultures and great individuality. Here are five of those places that you can visit at night in Nagoya. ( read original story ...)
McConnell, Spears, Osaka: A look at 2021′s notable quotes
A line from a speech given from the U.S. Senate floor before rioters broke into the Capitol on Jan. 6 tops a Yale Law School librarian's list of the most notable quotes of 2021. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo resident died of COVID at home after overworked hospital failed to report her case
A Tokyo resident in her 50s who had COVID-19 was found dead at home in August having never received local public health center health checks, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM opens door to new guidelines on corporate buybacks
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida suggested to parliament on Tuesday that he was willing to consider new guidelines for corporate share buybacks, while stressing the need for care regarding blanket ... ( read original story ...)
Sinkhole causes suspension of Tokyu train services in Yokohama affecting 64,000 people
The operation of 161 Tokyu Railways Co. trains was suspended on Dec. 13 due to a rail track sinkhole in Yokohama, affecting some 64,000 peopl ... ( read original story ...)