Statement from the Golden Triangle Development LINK: “Unfortunately, no one at the LINK was terribly surprised to read the recent article in Tire Business about Yokohama’s revised expectations for it ... ( read original story ...)
A historic day for Yokohama
Yokohama welcomed four cruise vessels in one day at its three terminals on Saturday. Diamond Princess called at Osanbashi pier, Norwegian Jewel called at Yamashita pier, which is used only on occasion ... ( read original story ...)
‘Japan is at a crossroads’: Emperor Akihito to abdicate ushering in new era
Emperor Akihito, 85, is set to abdicate on April 30. Over the last three decades, Akihito worked to rebuild relations with countries in Asia after the Second World War, consoled victims of Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Key questions and answers about Japan emperor’s abdication
TOKYO -- Japan's 85-year-old Emperor Akihito ends his three-decade reign on Tuesday when he abdicates to his son Crown Prince Naruhito. He's the first emperor to abdicate in 200 years. Some key ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Anderson Lopes with thunderous opener for Consadole Sapporo
Sporting News Video Hub One of the most iconic sports media brands. Conceived in 1886, Sporting News offers a trusted perspective on multiple sports through cutting edge digital story-telling on all ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 archery venue unveiled
TOKYO (Reuters) - The archery venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games was officially unveiled on Sunday, the first completed venue built specifically for the Games. The Yumenoshima ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi-based companies converge on Nagoya Station ahead of Japan’s 2027 maglev launch
With the maglev line scheduled to launch in 2027, linking Tokyo and Nagoya, more companies in Aichi Prefecture are moving their headquarters closer to Nagoya Station to take advantage of the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka pulls out of Stuttgart semi-final with abdominal injury
(Reuters) - World number one Naomi Osaka has pulled out of Saturday’s semi-finals at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart after failing to recover from an abdominal injury she suffered in ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka battles back to reach Porsche Grand Prix semis
STUTTGART, Germany — Top-ranked Naomi Osaka came from behind in the final set to beat Donna Vekic 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (4) on Friday and reach the semifinals of the Porsche Grand Prix. Osaka easily won the ... ( read original story ...)
Sales bonanza in Nagoya with pricey products for imperial era
NAGOYA--With Japan preparing to bid farewell to the Heisei Era ... name that was exhibited by Chief Cabinet Secretary Keizo Obuchi in January 1989 at his news conference to announce the new era name. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan emperor: The mysterious Imperial Treasures
"We do not know when they were made. We have never seen them," Prof Hideya Kawanishi from Nagoya University told the BBC. "Even the Emperor has never seen them." In fact they won't even be at the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, Kvitova dig deep to advance to Stuttgart semis
(Reuters) - World number one Naomi Osaka came from behind in the final set to beat Croatian Donna Vekic 6-3 4-6 7-6(4) on Friday and move into the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix semi-finals. Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
AIFF Names Former Arsene Wenger Assistant Doru Isac As New Technical Director
Isac's last job was as the sports director of Japanese outfit Yokohama F Marinos. During his time at Nagoya Grampus Eight in the Japanese League, he assisted former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. ( read original story ...)
Osaka opens clay campaign by beating Hsieh in Stuttgart
STUTTGART, Germany — Top-ranked Naomi Osaka opened her clay-court season by beating Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan 6-4, 6-3, on Thursday to reach the Porsche Grand Prix quarterfinals. Osaka hit 22 winners and ... ( read original story ...)
Surviving a diplomatic brawl with China takes patience, discretion: Japanese ambassador
"Canada is not the only country whose nationals are detained in China," Kimihiro Ishikane, Japan's ambassador to Canada, told CBC News. "A certain number of our nationals are also detained in China." ... ( read original story ...)
Marriott Signs Sixth Courtyard Hotel in Japan
Marriott has signed its sixth Courtyard hotel in Japan. The Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya hotel will be leased by The Yomiuri Shimbun and Sekisui House, Ltd., a long-standing partner of Marriott, will ... ( read original story ...)