The study of infections and genetic analysis are seeking new solutions to a condition that until recently was largely ignored ... ( read original story ...)
3 universities short-listed for Japan gov’t research institute grant
The University of Tokyo and two other national universities were chosen as candidates to be designated as world-class research instit ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan investors OK new management with reduced Renault influence
Shareholders of Nissan Motor Co. on Tuesday approved a renewed management on Tuesday that diminishes the influence from its bigges ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to take action after many brown bear sightings at local park area
In response to a series of brown bear sightings at a local park area, this northern Japan city held a countermeasure meeting on June 26, an ... ( read original story ...)
Endometriosis may be caused by a bacterial infection
Japanese researchers have demonstrated the presence of a bacterium of the genus 'Fusobacterium' in women suffering from endometriosis. An antibiotic treatment tested on infected mice reduced lesions. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber is Supplier of OE Electric Truck/Bus Tires
The Yokohama Rubber Co. has began supplying its RY01C tires to the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation for OE use. ( read original story ...)
Loewe ReCraft store in Osaka finds ways to let leather live on
Fashion brand Loewe has opened a store in Osaka that, for the first time, is specifically dedicated to the repair and preservation of its leather goods. The opening of Loewe ReCraft continues the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s $7 bln buyout dials up global chip wars
A government-led buyout signals more uncertainty ahead for a chip industry grappling with oversupply and geopolitics. The state-backed Japan Investment Corp will take over JSR , which makes ... ( read original story ...)
Deloitte gets contract to help Osaka oversee IR work
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu’s role will include provision of support for the monitoring of financial, legal and technological IR-related activities of the special-purpose company set up by private ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ruling Parties to Affirm Election Pact After Tokyo Clash
Japan’s ruling coalition parties are set to issue a statement reaffirming they will cooperate in elections across most of the country, after a damaging fight in Tokyo ended their pact in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Haruki Murakami opposes destruction of nearly century-old baseball baseball stadium in Tokyo
Author Haruki Murakami is strongly opposed to the redevelopment of the Tokyo park district as it will destroy a nearly century-old baseball stadium. ( read original story ...)
JR Tokai’s new Hida train wins prestigious Blue Ribbon Prize
NAGOYA--The Japan Railfan Club has awarded Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai)’s new HC85 series train, which has been in operation on Hida limited express runs since last summer, its Blue Ribbon ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks are roaring back. This rally may be different from the 1990’s ‘bubble high’
The Nikkei is hovering at 33-year highs, but Japan is not headed for another economic bubble like the one in the 1990s, analysts told CNBC. ( read original story ...)
Salt Lake’s Winter Games bid ‘on the right track,’ U.S. Olympic official says
Games bid is ‘on the right track’ for 2030 or 2034, a top U.S. Olympic official said, adding IOC could advance hosts in October rather than December. ( read original story ...)
‘Joker’ suspect accused of setting fire on Tokyo train denies attempted murder by arson
Kyota Hattori, 26, who came dressed in a purple suit and green shirt — leading to comparisons with Batman villain the Joker — allegedly stabbed a 72-year-old man before setting a seat on fire, which ended up injuring 12 other passengers. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama brings new tires, mission to busy 2023
Stan Chandgie, executive vice president of sales at Yokohama, discusses the company's plans in our Mid-Year Q&A. ( read original story ...)