U.S. chip supplier Micron Technology Inc is set to invest 800 billion yen ($6.99 billion) in building a new factory in Hiroshima, western Japan, the Nikkan Kogyo newspaper reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Drone offers full view of stands at former Yokohama horse racing track
A full picture of the condition of a former horse-racing spectators' stand in this east Japan city earmarked for future tourism activity h ... ( read original story ...)
I Really Need Others to See the Cuteness That Is Naomi Osaka’s 3D Teddy Bear Manicure
Naomi Osaka recently shared an Instagram photo of her kawaii 3D manicure with teddy bear charms on each nail. Take a closer look here. ( read original story ...)
Why are COVID cases spiking in the U.K., but dwindling in Japan?
The United Kingdom showed early success with its vaccination efforts, only to see cases shoot up again. Japan, which saw hospitals overwhelmed by COVID in the summer, has since seen cases plummet to ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka honored by the Women’s Sports Foundation for raising awareness on social justice and mental health
The tennis world has watched Naomi Osaka blossom into the woman she is today. The past couple of years she has grown into a fearless individual who isn't afraid to speak up and be the voice of change ... ( read original story ...)
What Simone Biles learned from Tokyo Olympics: ‘How courageous, how brave I am’
Simone Biles withdrew from team competition, most individual events in Tokyo after anxiety manifested itself in the twisties, a loss of air awareness. ( read original story ...)
Digital Edge to open Osaka data center in January 2022
Digital Edge (Singapore), a data center platform backed by Stonepeak, has announced the ready-for-service date for the initial launch of its first self-build data center in Osaka Japan. The new data ... ( read original story ...)
Britain sells part of Tokyo embassy compound near imperial palace for luxury flat development
The UK is selling a portion of its embassy in Japan to real estate developer Mitsubishi. Proceeds will go to upgrading UK missions in the Indo-Pacific. ( read original story ...)
Asia should beware siren call to war of Washington and Tokyo: China Daily editorial
Speaking at a public debate on Monday with leaders of eight other political parties ahead of Japan's lower house election on Oct 31, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called for increases in the ... ( read original story ...)
Peeling and cracking! Yokohama has received a lot of complaints.
Recently, on a complaint platform, an owner from Mazda Encairra complained that the new car’s Yokohama tires had cracked in two places in less than half a year. Yokohama was originally called Yokohama ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Alarmed As Chinese, Russian Warships Make Daring Transit Through Japan’s Tsugaru Strait
Though the Tsugaru Strait is considered an international waterway, analysts consider it a "thinly-veiled warning" to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM interrupts campaign as N Korea test fires missile
Japan's new prime minister interrupted his first day of election campaigning on Tuesday, as he returned to the capital of Tokyo to deal with rising regional tensions following North Korea's ... ( read original story ...)
Hydraulic Hose Market 2021 Analysis by Global Manufacturers – Parker, Manuli, Alfagomma, Yokohama Rubber, Gates, Bridgestone, Eaton
IndustryDataAnalytics a leading global market research firm is pleased to announce its new report on Hydraulic Hose market forecast for 2021 2027 covering all aspects of the market and providing up to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 36 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 more deaths
Tokyo confirmed 36 new COVID-19 cases on Oct. 19, metropolitan government officials said. The latest tally was down 41 from a week ago and brought the daily average of new infections in the capital ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Confirms 36 New Coronavirus Cases
The daily number of new coronavirus cases in Tokyo came to 36 on Tuesday, down by 41 from a week earlier and below 100 for the 11th day in a row, according to the Japanese capital's metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise over firm tech shares
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday, supported by firm technology shares, despite their move in a tight range in the afternoon as investors awaited reports of corporate earnings which start next week. The ... ( read original story ...)