TOKYO, (Reuters) - An energy task force advising Japan’s foreign minister has proposed boosting renewable energy and shifting away from coal-fired and nuclear power at home, arguing the country’s energy policies are outdated and undermine its global ... ( read original story ...)
Experiencing Yokohama’s dramatically silent Advan dB V552
When I think of the Yokohama Advan lineup, the first thoughts that come to my mind are those of high-performance, motorsports and lap times. From the popular Neova AD08R to the race-purposed A048, the Advan range is always one of the top choices for any ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo’s owner brings fancy sushi, elevated teriyaki to Longview
Cho officially opened his latest business venture, Sapporo Sushi & Grill at 902 14th Avenue, last week. Long-time area residents may remember the building as the old home of the Rusty Duck and several other restaurants. Cho said cheap rent compared to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to be home to the world’s tallest wooden skyscraper
Tokyo will soon be home to the world’s tallest wooden skyscraper. Japanese construction firm Sumitomo Forestry announced plans to develop a 1,148ft, 70-story tall skyscraper in Tokyo constructed of wood to mark its 350th anniversary in 2041. The W350 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sony Corp to form alliance to build taxi-hailing system: Nikkei
(Reuters) - Japan's Sony Corp plans to form a joint venture to develop an artificial intelligence-based taxi-hailing system in Japan, the Nikkei Asian Review reported on Tuesday. Partners for the joint venture include Daiwa Motor Transportation, Hinomaru ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s steel industry urges Trump to make careful trade decision
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s steel industry said on Monday the U.S. Commerce Department proposal to President Donald Trump to impose curbs on steel imports violate the principles of free trade, calling for Washington to make a careful and appropriate decision. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber : Sales and Earnings Up at Yokohama Rubber in 2017
Tokyo-The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced today that its profit attributable to owners of parent climbed 87.5% in fiscal 2017 (January to December 2017), to 35.2 billion yen, on gains of 22.7% in operating income, to 51.9 billion yen, and 12.1% in net ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Unveils New Medium-Term Management Plan: Grand Design 2020
Tokyo-The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., unveiled today a new medium-term management plan for the years to 2020. Yokohama's new medium-term plan, dubbed Grand Design 2020 (GD2020), is the successor to Grand Design 100 (GD100), which spanned the period from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan exports grow, manufacturers mood sours as yen rise clouds outlook
Monday’s news also followed gross domestic product data out last week showing Japan recorded its eighth straight quarter of economic expansion over October-December. A strong currency eats into Japanese manufacturers’ profits and could disrupt the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM congratulates gold medalists
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe congratulated figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu and speed skater Nao Kodaira on Monday for winning the country's first two golds at the Pyeongchang Winter Games. "This weekend was indeed an exciting and emotional ... ( read original story ...)
Olympic Roundup: Canada earns bye, Sweden stays perfect and Japan shocks Sweden
The Swedish women, however, suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Japan. While they didn't control their own fate as it pertained to top spot in Group A, Canada skated into their final game of the group stage against South Korea with a chance to take ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan’s Nao Kodaira wins speed skating gold
(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) PYEONGCHANG, South Korea/February 18, 2018 (AP)(STL.News) — The Latest on the Pyeongchang Olympics (all times local): 9:35 p.m. Nao Kodaira of Japan has won the women’s 500-meter speed skating gold medal in 36.94 seconds ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kodaira wins Olympic 500 over South Korea’s Lee
"I was under big pressure, but I fought through it," Kodaira said. "I was the captain of the whole delegation of Japan. I know a lot of attention was on me." She didn't flinch. Kodaira was timed in 36.94 seconds, becoming the first woman to race under 37 ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s Who Really Matters at the Bank of Japan: Daniel Moss
In the Japanese context, where monetary policy is already uber-loose ... As Toru Fujioka and three Bloomberg News colleagues wrote in an excellent 2016 profile, Amamiya has served governors who have taken very different approaches to economic cycles. ( read original story ...)
Canada beats Japan 8-3 in women’s Olympic curling to get in playoff contention
GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of — Rachel Homan has put Canada's women's curling team into playoff contention with an 8-3 win over Japan at the Pyeongchang Olympics. The Canadians have won three straight after beginning the tournament with three losses. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan’s Nao Kodaira wins speedskating gold
Nao Kodaira of Japan has won the women's 500-meter speedskating gold medal ... Olympics says one of its athletes has failed a doping test. Two Russian state news agencies cite Konstantin Vybornov, spokesman for the "Olympic Athletes from Russia," as ... ( read original story ...)