The agreement for Tokyo Smoke and Van der Pop branded cannabis in Alberta ... on the approval for Oceanic of up to 5 additional stores in that province. This news release contains statements that cons... ( read original story ...)
Heavy rains force evacuation of thousands in Japan; 1 killed
"Severe caution is needed," an official of Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) told a news conference, warning of the potential for landslides and high winds. A 59-year-old construction worker died in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s doomsday cult leader behind gas attack is executed
TOKYO — Japanese media reports say doomsday cult leader Shoko Asahara, who has been on death row for masterminding the 1995 deadly Tokyo subway gassing and other crimes, has been executed. He was 63. ( read original story ...)
Japanese assembly of PW1200G underway in Nagoya
The first Japanese assembly of the Pratt & Whitney PW1200G engine is underway in Nagoya. In a PW1200G programme update last week, Pratt & Whitney said that the first build of the MRJ regional jet powe... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan’s World Cup team sends boys good luck wish
"I would like to pray with everyone here so that they are safely rescued," he added at a news conference at Japan's Narita airport. Japan was knocked out of the Cup competition when they were beaten 3 ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Japan nuclear agency urges measures to cut plutonium stocks
TOKYO — Japan’s nuclear policy-setting body on Thursday endorsed a call for stricter management of its fuel recycling program to reduce its plutonium stockpile. The annual “nuclear white paper” approv... ( read original story ...)
Japan not to extend Nishino contract after World Cup exit
SAMARA, Russia (Reuters) - Japan coach Akira Nishino will not be asked to continue in the role when his contract expires at the end of this month, the Japanese Football Association (JFA) and the manag... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei index closes lower on tech weakness
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed lower on Wednesday ... Analysts said tech shares suffered partly due to news that a Chinese court temporarily banned US firm Micron Technology from selling it... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower tracking Wall Street falls
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Wednesday tracking falls on Wall ... Analysts said tech shares suffered partly due to news that a Chinese court temporarily banned US Micron Technologies from selling its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe to cancel Iran trip over U.S. pressure on Tehran: Kyodo
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has given up on a plan to visit Iran this summer, Kyodo News said on Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump has taken an increasingly tough line ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire’s New All-Season AVID Ascend GT
(Photo: Yokohama) Grand Touring tire goes on sale July 1 in 50 H- and V-rated sizes Yokohama Tire is set to introduce their latest offering in the grand touring segment, the all-new AVID Ascend GT. The highly advanced all-season tire, which goes on sale ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: The Osaka earthquake brings Japan one step closer to its next major rupture
SINGAPORE: The recent earthquake that struck Osaka is a reminder to all of us that most cities in Japan are at risk of seismic hazard. Japan sits on a complicated and tectonically-active zone, deeply affected by the interaction of four major tectonic plates. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japanese helicopter carrier to tour South China Sea, Indian Ocean for two months
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will send a large helicopter carrier to the South China Sea and Indian Ocean for a second straight year as it looks to bolster its presence in the strategic maritime region with annual tours, two Japanese officials said. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire adds new size to High-mileage 902L UWB drive tire
Yokohama Tire’s max-mileage 902L ultra wide base (UWB) long-haul/regional drive tire is now available in a new size: 455/55R22.5. “The SmartWay-verified 902L UWB delivers superior traction, as well as high-mileage,” said Tom Clauer, Yokohama Tire’s ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Expands Size Offerings for 902L Wide-Base Tire
The 902L ultra wide base (UWB) tire from Yokohama Tire Corp. is available in a new size: 455/55R22.5. The 902L UWB tire is now available in two sizes: 455/55R22.5 and 445/50R22.5. “The SmartWay-verified 902L UWB delivers superior traction, as well as ... ( read original story ...)
‘Psychic’ octopus that predicted Japan’s World Cup results killed
“I hope that the second Rabiot will also give all the outcomes correctly and that Japan will go all the way,” Abe said, according to Sora News 24. But Rabiot managed some posthumous revenge. After he was sent to the market, Japan lost, 1-0, to Poland ... ( read original story ...)