The Tokyo Station in Japan has become a tourist attraction for visitors. Tourists coming to Tokyo visit the Tokyo Station for taking pictures with it. ( read original story ...)
Europe, Japan probes to get 1st look at destination Mercury
A joint European-Japanese spacecraft is set to fly by Mercury for the first time late Friday on its path to deliver two probes into the planet's orbit in 2025. The BepiColombo mission will make the ... ( read original story ...)
Alison van Uytvanck backs Fish, Osaka raising awareness of mental health issues on tour
Belgium's Alison van Uytvanck says awareness of mental health issues on tour has increased with more players speaking up, and it's now easier for her to talk about her own experiences. She is playing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts coronavirus state of emergency in most prefectures
The coronavirus state of emergency put in place in many of Japan's prefectures that lasted through the Summer Olympic Games was mostly lifted Friday after the country sharply curtailed its infection ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama raising U.S. tire prices Nov. 1
Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) plans to raise replacement market prices on consumer and commercial truck tires sold in the U.S. by an undisclosed percentage on Nov. 1. Bridgestone Americas Inc.—by up to 8 ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama announces another price hike during ‘unparalleled rise of freight and operational costs’
Yokohama announces second price hike in three months due to 'unparalleled rise of freight and operational costs' ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Will Hike Consumer, Commercial Tire Prices
Yokohama Tire Corp. will raise prices on its consumer replacement and commercial truck tires sold in the United States, effective Nov. 1. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Flights Cancelled, Trains Services Suspended In Tokyo Due To Typhoon Mindulle
Flights scheduled to depart from Haneda Airport have been cancelled from Friday early morning. In addition, 93 flights arriving at the airport were cancelled. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire announces price increases effective Nov. 1
In response to the rise of freight and operational costs, Yokohama Tire Corporation announced it will implement a price increase. ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams has ‘built champions’, hails tennis superstar Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam-winner at the age of 23, said it was Serena Williams who first inspired her to pick up a tennis racket as a youngster. ( read original story ...)
Coming off nine medals in Tokyo, US Olympic wrestlers seeking gold at world championships
Kyle Dake, David Taylor, Tamyra Mensah-Stock and Jordan Burroughs are among US wrestlers competing in Oslo, Norway, at the world championships. ( read original story ...)
Move over Harry and Meghan, Japan’s Princess Mako is going un-royal
Amid public disapproval over an apparent financial dispute, the emperor's niece Princess Mako is giving up her royal birthright to marry her commoner college sweetheart. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka admits she ‘started playing tennis’ because of Serena Williams
Naomi Osaka has revealed just how much of an inspiration Serena Williams has been throughout her tennis career. The Japanese star has paid homage to the 23-time Grand Slam champion and credited her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fully drops COVID state of emergency for 1st time in 6 months
"I feel it's a new start," said one man as he headed into the office in Tokyo for the first time in more than a year. ( read original story ...)
Statement re (Investigation into QC practices)
TOKYO, October 1, 2021 - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today the findings of the report by an Investigative Committee of external experts (Chaired by Hiroshi Kimeda, Partner ... ( read original story ...)
Mongolia-born sumo great Hakuho retires after knee injury
Mongolia-born Hakuho was famous for his diligent training that led him to be the sumo grand champion — or Yokozuna — with victories in a record 45 ... ( read original story ...)