Women dancing in swirling costumes, musicians, food vendors and even a former prime minister battled to generate a festive atmosphere at an event marking the 50th anniversary of ties between Japan and ... ( read original story ...)
Do SUPER GT’s testing rules unfairly favour Yokohama?
Toyota team Racing Project Bandoh has taken four poles out of six so far this year in SUPER GT - but is there an argument to say that the series’ in-season testing rules give tyre supplier something ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to offer low-interest loans for LNG procurement -Nikkei
The Japanese government will provide support through public financial institutions to help utilities secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) amid a surge in prices, the Nikkei business daily reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considers steps to help with utility bill burden
Japan will consider more steps to cushion the blow of rising electricity bills, a government spokesperson said on Thursday, underscoring the pressure it faces in addressing the burden on households of ... ( read original story ...)
Imperial Japan university unites graduates decades after war
Growing up, Fumina Oka knew little about the mysterious university her Taiwanese grandfather attended in northern China's Manchuria during Japan’s occupation in the early 20th century. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama grows Advan UHP line with Sport V107
Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) has expanded its line of Advan ultra-high-performance tires with the release of the Advan Sport V107, a tire developed for drivers ... ( read original story ...)
HK Express pledges to add over 400 flights to places popular among Hongkongers, including Tokyo and Singapore, following eased travel curbs
Airline says move will lead to more than 80,000 additional seats for those planning to fly to Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Bangkok and Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Liquor Museum bar ti serve whisky that pairs with Lawson’s karaage fried chicken
The Liquor Museum bar will open at the Shinjuku Washington Hotel Building on October 6th offering a special whisky designed to pair with Lawson convenience stores Japanese fried chicken, Karaage-kun! ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian woman plays folk instrument at east Japan pref. assembly hall for peace
Ukrainian musician Kateryna played the bandura, a popular folk instrument in her home country that is under invasion by Russia, at an asse ... ( read original story ...)
Germany and Japan conduct joint military drills
Germany and Japan conducted their first joint military drills on Wednesday in Japan, as Berlin seeks to expand its security commitments in the region. ( read original story ...)
StarLux expanding flights, aiming to make a profit
StarLux Airlines Co (星宇航空) aims to turn a profit next year by expanding its passenger operations to North American and Southeast Asian markets and by increasing its cargo business, CEO and general ... ( read original story ...)
Japan accuses Russia of blindfolding diplomat and pinning him down over spying allegations: “Unbelievable acts”
Russia claimed the diplomat was "detained red-handed while receiving, in exchange for financial reward, restricted information." ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan shake hands over semiconductors
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is in Japan to discuss ways to improve the supply chain for semiconductors and related technology. ( read original story ...)
English-speaking-only bar opens in Osaka and Tokyo, yellow cards for those who don’t follow rules
Here to help with that is Shibuya-based company Cloud N Co., who’ve come up with the idea to open two bars in Japan — one in Osaka and one in Tokyo — where speaking English is compulsory. Called Bar ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan shake hands over semiconducters
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is in Japan to discuss ways to improve the supply chain for semiconductors and related technology. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya soon to join Tokyo and get its own secret, members-only parfait bar
If you’re a fan of swanky speak-easies and expensive parfaits made from luxury ingredients, then you’ll want to check out Tokyo’s super secretive, members-only parfait bar, Remake Easy. Hidden ... ( read original story ...)