Victory in Saitama would be the Socceroos’ 12th consecutive win in World Cup qualifiers. Join Mike Hytner for updates ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s turn? Power prices hit 9-month highs amid global energy crunch
Electricity prices in Japan have risen to nine-month highs this week as gains in global prices of oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal are starting to feed through to the country's $150 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Cheap Flights from Nagoya Chubu Centrair to Kemerovo (NGO – KEJ)
Are there any travel restrictions from Nagoya Chubu Centrair to Kemerovo right now? Kemerovo currently has moderate travel restrictions for travellers from Nagoya Chubu Centrair. You can travel there, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 77 coronavirus infections on Oct. 12, 4th day in row under 100
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 77 COVID-19 cases in the Japanese capital on Oct. 12, the fourth day in a row it has seen under 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan working on starting COVID-19 booster shots by year-end
The Japanese government is working on starting COVID-19 booster shots by year-end, deputy chief cabinet secretary Yoshihiko Isozaki said at a news conference on Tuesday. Isozaki added that details ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party seeks defence spending boost
Japan's ruling conservatives unveiled their campaign platform Tuesday, saying they would aim to boost defence spending, possibly even doubling it, to counter threats from China and North Korea. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida: Weak yen good for exports but pushes up corporate costs
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday the government will scrutinise the impact on the economy from any further declines in the yen, which risk hurting corporate profits. Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Geolander-equipped machine wins its class in the latest round of North America’s ultimate off-road racing series
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that a vehicle running on its GEOLANDAR M/T G003 mud-terrain tires for SUVs and pickup trucks finished first in the Trick Truck class of the 2021 King Shocks ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 49 daily Covid-19 cases, fewest since June last year
TOKYO confirmed 49 coronavirus cases yesterday, the lowest daily figure since late June last year, amid a steady decline in infections across the country. The figure released by the Tokyo metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
Asakusa Tobu Hotel in Tokyo now has a room with a train simulator
Book a train-themed room and see whether you have what it takes to operate one of the world’s most efficient railways ... ( read original story ...)
David Jenkins dead at 31: Tributes paid to Team GB’s swimming coach at Tokyo Olympics as family ask for privacy
DAVID JENKINS, a member of Team GB’s Olympic coaching staff, has tragically died aged just 31. British Swimming have confirmed that he passed away over the weekend with the cause of death unknown. ( read original story ...)
Japan Confronts Rising Inequality After Abenomics
"The government collects tax but that money isn't used to help people who are really in need." Abenomics - a dose of huge monetary, fiscal support and a growth strategy that boosted stocks and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s island-shaped curry inflames tensions with Korean neighbours
Restaurant plants Japanese flag in seafood dish moulded in shape of islands that are also claimed by South Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s September wholesale prices log largest rise since 2008
Japan's wholesale prices in September surged 6.3 percent from the previous year, logging the largest rise since September 2008, as the costs of energy and raw material went higher, the Bank of Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 49 daily COVID-19 cases, fewest since June last year
Tokyo has confirmed 49 coronavirus cases Monday, the lowest daily figure since late June last year, amid a steady decline in infections across the country. The figure released by the Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Focus: News from Sapporo, Kirin, Lawson and more feature in our round-up
Kirin and Lawson trials PET bottle collection plan to increase recycling rates The Kirin Group and retailer Lawson will install polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle collection machines outside ... ( read original story ...)