It would require quite the research to do a “where are they now?” project with the seemingly revolving door that was the 2019 Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama, Nokian fastest growing tire brands
Yokohama and Nokian are the fastest-growing tire brands in the world, according to Brand Finance, a London-based independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy. ( read original story ...)
‘Music, good food, good people.’ Here’s why Questlove loves Austin more than Tokyo
He’s traveled the world ten times over, yet Questlove chose Austin over Tokyo and the UK to feature in his episode of CNN’s series “My Happy Place.” ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo E-Prix 2025: Schedule, timing and where to watch Round 8 and Round 9 Formula E races
The Tokyo E-Prix is set to take place from May 16-18, featuring a double-header weekend with Rounds 8 and 9 at the Tokyo Street Circuit. Fans in India ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese military training plane crashes with 2 on board
The T-4 seats two and is a “domestically produced, highly reliable and maintainable training aircraft… used for all basic flight courses”, according to the defence ministry website. The aircraft was ... ( read original story ...)
Stearns weathers Osaka and an unexpected flyover to reach Rome quarters
Peyton Stearns shrugged off an interruption from the Frecce Tricolori to notch a second straight third-set tiebreak win over a Grand Slam champion, defeating Naomi Osaka to reach the Internazionali ... ( read original story ...)
Kurono Tokyo Celebrates Its Founder’s 60th Birthday With the Jubilee Sensu EOL ‘Shiraai’ Watch
Kurono Tokyo is bringing back the “SENSU NOS” watch in a fresh design. Celebrating its founder, Hajime Asaoka ’s 60th birthday, the new Jubilee Sensu EOL “Shiraai” is a special anniversary timepiece ... ( read original story ...)
Japan economic panel urges $400 billion investment to boost SME productivity
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's economic advisory panel recommended investment of $400 billion to boost productivity at smaller firms, a crucial segment in the government's quest to achieve ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Aims to Achieve 1% Real Wage Gains Within Next Five Years
The Japanese government is likely to establish 1% growth in real wages as its first-ever official target for pay increases, a move that comes as prolonged inflation continues to exert a drag on ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean culture, history get day to shine at Osaka Expo
OSAKA—A historical parade and other events to celebrate South Korea’s “National Day” highlighted the festivities at the Osaka Kansai Expo on May 13, one month after the expo’s opening. ( read original story ...)
Kitagawa Utamaro portrait of woman found after 44 years, to be shown at Tokyo Nat’l Museum
A signature piece by famous Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro titled "Young Woman Blowing a Glass Pipe (poppin)" was discovered for the first ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Investment firm EQT hiring in Japan where it sees deals flourishing, founder says
EQT is hiring in Japan for its private capital, infrastructure and real estate teams and feels the Asian nation could become its biggest market in the region over the next five years, the investment ... ( read original story ...)
Event for S. Korea held at Osaka Expo featuring parade reenacting old diplomatic mission
A National Day event to introduce South Korean culture was held at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kanai on May 13, one month after its opening. A parade re・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Dutch king to visit Japan next week for World Expo in Osaka
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands will visit Japan next week to attend the World Exposition being held in the western city of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation hits 4%, keeps BOJ under pressure
Japan's wholesale inflation hit 4.0% in April as companies continued to pass on rising raw material and labour costs, data showed, underscoring price pressure that will likely keep the central bank on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Key Trade Officials to Skip APEC Meet Attended by Greer
Japan’s Trade Minister Yoji Muto will skip a gathering of trade chiefs this week, a decision that will likely lower Tokyo’s chances of securing an opportunity for bilateral talks with US Trade ... ( read original story ...)