Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday he did nothing improper but still fell short in his handling of the fatal police shooting of a Black teenager in the city seven years ago, a dark ... ( read original story ...)
Volcano erupts in southern Japan with a massive column of smoke and ash
A volcano in southern Japan erupted Wednesday with a massive column of gray smoke billowing into the sky. The Japan Meteorological Agency raised the warning level for Mount Aso to three on a scale of ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Confirm Rahm for Japan, notwithstanding the disconnect
Rahm Emanuel, the famously profane and blunt former mayor of knuckle-tough Chicago, charged with running U.S. diplomacy in the nation where politeness and decorum matters more than anywhere else in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo aims to lift COVID-19 curbs on restaurants as cases fall: Report
TOKYO: The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is aiming to ease COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants next week as infections continue to decline, the Jiji news service said on Wednesday (Oct 20). ( read original story ...)
Wallabies make rare trip as Japan seek to state claim for seat at rugby’s top table
Even though Japan have played Test rugby since 1932, the Wallabies have only played them on five occasions, which is surprising given the geographic proximity between the two countries. The Wallabies ... ( read original story ...)
Volcano spews ash two miles into the sky in Japan – video
A volcano blasted ash two miles into the sky after erupting on Japan's southern island of Kyushu on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Volcano on Japan island erupts, sending smoke and ash miles high into the sky
Climbers who were on Mount Aso when ash and lava streamed out during a volcanic eruption have come down safely. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo area set to end COVID-19 restrictions on eateries
Tokyo and three surrounding prefectures are set to lift COVID-19 restrictions on dining establishments from next week amid a steady decline in the number of infections, officials say. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 infection rate in Tokyo drops dramatically
Daily new COVID-19 cases have plummeted from a mid-August peak of nearly 6,000 in Tokyo, with caseloads in the Japanese capital now routinely below 100, an 11-month low. ( read original story ...)
Volocopter Joins Osaka Roundtable to Bring UAM to Japan
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), has joined the Osaka Roundtable, an institution eager to bring UAM to one of the busiest cities in Asia. As part of the engagement, the German ... ( read original story ...)
When Was the Last Time Japan’s Mount Aso Erupted and How Active Is the Volcano?
Mount Aso, located on the island of Kyushu in southwest Japan, is one of the world's largest volcanoes. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), Mount Aso comprises the Aso caldera and post ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama batteries offer game-changing value and warranty
Yokohama Automotive Batteries offers consumers longer warranties, more plates, and lower prices compared to some imported brands. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 41 COVID-19 cases on Oct. 20, 4th day straight under 50
The Japanese capital recorded 41 coronavirus infections on Oct. 20, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, the fourth day in a row it h ... ( read original story ...)
Volcano in southern Japan erupts, spewing lava and ash
A volcano in southern Japan erupted Wednesday morning, prompting officials to issue a quarantine zone on the mountain. ( read original story ...)
Volocopter GmbH: Volocopter Joins Osaka Roundtable to Bring UAM to Japan
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), has joined the Osaka roundtable, an institution eager to bring UAM to one of the busiest cities in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo mulls ending COVID restrictions on countermeasure-certified eateries
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is considering ways to completely lift shortened business hour requests and alcohol sales limits for eateri・・・ ... ( read original story ...)