Wild Rose Brewery is slated to be puchased by Ontario’s Sleeman Breweries, which is owned by Japan’s Sapporo Breweries. Wild Rose shareholders are scheduled to vote on the takeover of the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama continues partnership with Canyonlands Jeep Adventures
Yokohama Tire announced it has extended its decade-long relationship with the Moab, Utah-based company that offers off-roading enthusiasts a chance to hit picturesque trails in Jeeps riding on ... ( read original story ...)
Emperor Naruhito ascends throne in Japan with ‘sense of solemnity’
“As the Japanese people embark upon a new era, we will renew the strong bonds of friendship between our two countries,” he said in a statement. Chinese President Xi Jinping sent his best wishes, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new emperor will bring modern perspective to ancient role
Under Japan's U.S.-inspired pacifist constitution, the emperor has no political power. In an annual news conference marking his Feb. 23 birthday, Naruhito said he was open to taking up a new role that ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka withdraws from Stuttgart semi
STUTTGART, Germany — Top-ranked Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Porsche Grand Prix semifinals because of an abdominal injury on Saturday. Osaka said she began to feel the injury before her quarterfinal ... ( read original story ...)
Emperor Akihito: Japanese monarch declares historic abdication
Japan's Emperor Akihito has declared his abdication in a historic ... "I think the emperor is loved by the people," Morio Miyamoto told Reuters news agency. "His image is one of encouraging the people ... ( read original story ...)
Ryukyu pulls away in third quarter, eliminates Nagoya in series-deciding game
Jeff Ayres scored 17 points and Ryuichi Kishimoto had 16 as the Ryukyu Golden Kings topped the visiting Nagoya Diamond Dolphins 67-43 in Game 3 of their quarterfinal playoff series on Monday night. ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Emperor Akihito declares historic abdication
Japan's current law prohibits women from inheriting the throne ... "I think the emperor is loved by the people," Morio Miyamoto told Reuters news agency. "His image is one of encouraging the people, ... ( read original story ...)
Emperor announces abdication as Japan marks end of era
TOKYO -- Japanese Emperor Akihito announced his abdication at a palace ceremony Tuesday in his final address, as the nation embraced the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Emperor Akihito, 85, Abdicates Throne as First Japanese Royal to Step Down in 200 Years
Japan’s Emperor Akihito is abdicating on Tuesday, making way for his son to take the throne. Akihito, 85, announced his plan to step down due to health reasons in December 2017, marking the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Emperor Akihito, 85, starts abdication rituals
Japanese are cashing in and coughing up to mark a new ... Tony Dokoupil obtained some of the sensitive data, thanks to a whistleblower. CBS News contributor and physicist Michio Kaku joins CBSN's ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese emperor: Akihito begins historic abdication
However, Japan's current law restricts females from inheriting the ... "I think the emperor is loved by the people," Morio Miyamoto told Reuters news agency. "His image is one of encouraging the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Wins 2019 Red Dot Award
Yokohama Tire recently announced that its GEOLANDAR X-MT tire has won the 2019 Red Dot award in the Product Design category. This is the second time that the aggressive off-road X-MT tire has been ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Emperor to Step Down in First Abdication Since 1817
(Bloomberg) -- Japanese Emperor Akihito will end his three-decade reign on Tuesday, voluntarily stepping down due to health concerns to make way for his son in the country’s first abdication of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Emperor Akihito to abdicate, give way to son
TOKYO -- Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate, as Japan embraces the end of his reign with an emotion mixed with reminiscence and hopes for a new era. Akihito, 85, in a palace ritual Tuesday, will ... ( read original story ...)
5 things to know as Japan’s Emperor Akihito steps down
Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate the throne on Tuesday, marking the official transition from the “Heisei Era,” to the “Reiwa Era.” Heisei means “achieving peace.” Reiwa translates to “beautiful ... ( read original story ...)