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Enchanting Edo: Tokyo shop’s decorative paddles boast chic 3D patchwork designs
The base of Tokyo Skytree in the capital's Sumida Ward has long been home to many small factories. Walking along a narrow alley in the neighb･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Oct output rises for first time in 4 months as supply constraints ease
Japan's industrial output rose in October for the first time in four months, but the slower-than-expected pace underscored the lingering impact of global supply chain disruptions. ( read original story ...)
USS Frank Cable Arrives in Kure for Port Visit
The Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) arrived in Kure.This is the second port visit in the country of Japan for Frank Cable. The ship recently departed ... ( read original story ...)
Top 10 Quotes of 2021: “Jenny or Jennifer?” Osaka asks Brady for her name preference
The four-time major champ understood the assignment on court, but didn't quite ace the name game during her Aussie Open acceptance speech. ( read original story ...)
Tire maker Q3 earnings reflect positive financial performances. Mostly.
Major tire makers enjoyed a surge in sales during the third quarter. Despite this surge, however, some tire makers still suffered drops in operating income. ( read original story ...)
Ikea renting out tiny Tokyo apartment for under $1 a month
Swedish furniture company Ikea is offering a "Tiny Home" apartment in Tokyo for the price of less than $1 a month for one year. ( read original story ...)
Governor Koike to speak about Tokyo 2020 learnings at 2021 Inclusion Summit
Yuriko Koike, the Governor of Tokyo, has been announced as a keynote speaker at the 2021 Inclusion Summit which will take place online on 2 and 3 December 2021. The Governor’s keynote will take place ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shuts borders to nonresident foreigners in response to omicron variant
The country is slamming its doors closed again, just three weeks after reopening, amid growing fears about the new coronavirus variant. ( read original story ...)
Nissan unveils $18 bln electrification push in bid to draw level with rivals
Nissan Motor Co announced it will spend 2 trillion yen ($17.59 billion) over five years to accelerate vehicle electrification to catch up with competitors in one of the fastest growth areas for car ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Governor named as keynote speaker for Inclusion Summit
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has been announced as the keynote speaker for the upcoming Inclusion Summit. Koike will speak on day one of the Summit on Thursday (December 2), about what the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Rakuten and University of Tokyo exploring LEO satellites for IoT coverage
The joint R&D project will span the next four years and involve the creation of a satellite network to connect NB-IoT and LTE devices ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron variant: Japan to close borders ‘until there is clearer information’, PM says
Japan’s prime minister announced Monday that his country is taking the “exceptional” measure of shutting its borders to foreigners “until there is clearer information about the Omicron variant” of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Israel, and Morocco ban all foreign travelers from entering over Omicron variant fears
Monday also marks the start of US travel restrictions from eight countries in southern Africa, where the Omicron variant was first identified. ( read original story ...)
Champion’s Reel: How Naomi Osaka won 2019 Toray Pan Pacific Open
Top seed Naomi Osaka won her fourth career title, and first on home soil, at the 2019 Pan Pacific Open. Osaka, who had previously been runner-up twice in 2016 and 2018, became the first Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo residents react after Japan slams borders shut over Omicron fears
Japan announced plans Monday to bar all new foreign travellers over the Omicron variant of Covid-19, joining a growing list of countries trying to erect virtual fortresses against the heavily mutated ... ( read original story ...)