Travelers to Hokkaido and Sapporo are urged to stay alert and avoid bear-prone areas as sightings reach alarming levels. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Sets New Nine-Month Sales Record in Q3
Yokohama 2025 financial results show record nine-month revenue and profit, driven by global tire demand and OTR growth. ( read original story ...)
Tensions flare between Japan and China over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
Less than a month into her term, Japan's conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move against Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama City: Nissan agrees to Nissan Stadium naming rights contract
Nissan told NHK that the long-term agreement will enable the Nissan Stadium name to continue. The firm said it will continue to back the Yokohama F. Marinos soccer club as its top shareholder. Nissan ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Cup a great success
The Ka rasumori Stars were the winners of the U7/U8 age group, Barça Academy Yokohama Araujo took the U9/U10 age group and FC Odawara were the victors in the U11/U12 group. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to Improve Content Creators’ Work Conditions Under ‘Cool Japan’ Strategy
Japan’s minister in charge of promoting its cultural exports pledged to improve working conditions for content creators as part of a renewed government push to expand the global reach of the ... ( read original story ...)
Carlsberg may sell some Asia operations, Sapporo in talks
Sapporo Breweries Ltd, a subsidiary of Sapporo Holdings, announced in 2023 a business partnership with Carlsberg for the production and sale of Sapporo beer in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. ( read original story ...)
Nissan to keep naming rights for Yokohama stadium for 650 mil. yen
Nissan Motor Co. will keep its naming rights for a stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, for a total of 650 million yen ($4.2 million) ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan to Renew Naming Rights for Stadium in Yokohama
The Yokohama city government and Nissan Motor Co. have agreed to extend the Japanese automaker's naming rights for a city-owned stadium for five years from next March for 650 million yen, Mayor ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Swimsuit Look Deserves Second Glance
Naomi Osaka recently treated followers to a new Instagram photo carousel, where she wore a body-hugging swimsuit. The photos showed the tennis player enjoying herself on a jet ski trip. The snaps were ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka in Body-Hugging Swimsuit Is Must See
Naomi Osaka recently treated followers to a new Instagram photo carousel, where she wore a body-hugging swimsuit. The photos showed the tennis player enjoying herself on a jet ski trip. The snaps were ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka to Halt Applications for “Minpaku” Private Lodgings
The Osaka prefectural government and some municipalities in the western Japan prefecture on Monday submitted to the Japanese government a proposal to stop accepting new applications for "minpaku" ... ( read original story ...)
What to Know About Japan and China’s Spat Over Taiwan
China has reacted strongly to Japan’s Prime Minister suggesting an attack on Taiwan could prompt Japan to militarily intervene. ( read original story ...)
2 men found below apartment in Yokohama alongside broken railing, 1 confirmed dead
Two men appearing to be in their 50s to 60s were found collapsed on a street here on Nov. 17 after a suspected fall from an apartment, and ... ( read original story ...)
Two plans proposed for runway extension at Sapporo’s Okadama Airport
A longer runway will increase commercial flight capacity, attract more business jets and facilitate medevac flights. ( read original story ...)
Ladder falls from vehicle and breaks windshield in Osaka, Japan
On November 16, 2024, in Kadoma, Osaka, Japan, @kazu_trd_830 shared a dashcam video showing a road incident involving a falling ladder. In the video, the author is driving near the Neyagawa Minami ... ( read original story ...)