Still not convinced that Mr. Sato was now a dead ringer for Bing Dwen Dwen? Then let’s take it to the streets and hear the voice of the people of Tokyo! SoraNews24 HQ is just a short walk from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says freeing up ‘trigger clause’ on gasoline tax among options to curb prices
Japan will consider a variety of options, including freeing up a trigger clause on gasoline tax, if crude oil prices continue to remain high in the future, a top government spokesperson said on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s record $940 billion budget set for parliament approval in March
A key Japanese parliamentary committee on Monday approved the government's record $940 billion initial spending plan for the next fiscal year, setting the stage for the budget's full passage through ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s February factory activity growth falls to 5-month low
Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at the slowest pace in five months in February as output contracted, underscoring the prolonged impact that global supply chain disruptions are having on the ... ( read original story ...)
First Hydrogen Train in Japan to Hit the Rails for Test Run
Japan’s largest railway company will begin testing the country’s first hydrogen-fueled train next month in a step toward the nation’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The two car “Hybari” ... ( read original story ...)
Almost 700 trains, 136 flights canceled on Japan’s Hokkaido due to bad weather
Tokyo [Japan], February 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Strong winds and heavy snow hit the Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido, causing the cancellation of 683 train runs, as well as 136 flights, media reported on ... ( read original story ...)
700 trains, 136 flights canceled in Japan
In the next 24 hours, Japan's northern and northeastern regions may see a snowfall, with the depth of the snow being from 19-27 inches, according to the media. UNI/SPUTNIK RNJ ... ( read original story ...)
K Line to open first finished-vehicle terminal in Japan
K Line’s terminal will showcase its commitment to its Blue Seas for the Future vision and the global bid to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions emissions by 2050 A subscription is required to ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy snow batters northern Japan, disrupts traffic
More than 970 train runs were suspended in Sapporo and other areas of Hokkaido as of 10:50 a.m., accounting for over 70 percent of the some 1,230 daily train services on average in the region. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama nurse aide arrested for allegedly suffocating 7-yr-old son to death in 2019
YOKOHAMA -- A nurse aide in east Japan was arrested on Feb. 20 for allegedly suffocating her 7-year-old son to death in 2019, police said. Kanagawa Prefectural Police arrested Ayano Ueda ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reacts to being awarded a wildcard into the Indian Wells Masters
World No. 82 Naomi Osaka has been awarded a wildcard into the Indian Wells Masters, the tournament announced. Osaka, 24, is set to make her fourth appearance at the Indian Wells Masters. Osaka made ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka makes heartbreaking revelation about Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has revealed she has regrets about the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Osaka reflected on her time in the Japanese capital in a lengthy post on Instagram. At the time, the four-time ... ( read original story ...)
For Japanese food in El Segundo, Saloon Osaka is a hidden gem
Chances are good that you haven’t noticed an understated sign in the back of the mall, barely visible even when you drive in and park, that marks a deeply Japanese café called Saloon Osaka — one of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on Ukraine worries
Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates. TOKYO, Feb 21 — Tokyo stocks opened lower today as worries lingered over Ukraine tensions and US rate-hike plans. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open sharply lower on fear of imminent Ukraine invasion
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday, briefly dragging the Nikkei index down over 2 percent, on fears of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine after the United States said Moscow ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Feb factory activity growth falls to 5-month low – flash PMI
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at the slowest pace in five months in February as output contracted, underscoring the prolonged impact that global supply chain disruptions ... ( read original story ...)