Yokohama has expanded its commercial lineup with the release of the 124R and 505C all-position tires. Both are now available in the U.S., meet the industry’s required performance criteria for severe ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber, Alps Alpine and Zenrin collaborate on road-surface sensing tests
A collaboration between Yokohama Rubber, Alps Alpine and Zenrin has begun a pilot study investigating road-surface and tread wear measurement using an IoT-enabled road surface-sensing system. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs 149 new cases of COVID-19 along with 10 deaths
Tokyo reported 149 new cases of COVID-19 on Oct. 6, down 118 from a week ago, and 10 deaths among patients in their 40s to 90s. ( read original story ...)
Olympic medalist Elinor Barker says she competed at Tokyo Games while expecting first child
Olympic cyclist and silver medalist Elinor Barker says she competing in the Tokyo Games while expecting first child. ( read original story ...)
Cyclist Elinor Barker says she won silver at Tokyo Olympics while pregnant
Britain's Elinor Barker said she was pregnant when she won a silver medal in the track cycling team pursuit event at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
An Olympic cyclist said she was pregnant when she won a silver medal at the Tokyo Games
A British cyclist said she was pregnant when she won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Elinor Barker was part of Great Britain's women's team pursuit squad that clinched a medal. "Yep, I was ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Broadcasting Sets Multi Series Deal With Netflix
Japanese network Tokyo Broadcasting System has announced a partnership with Netflix for streaming TBS content, including new shows, with nearly simultaneous international release. The partners are ... ( read original story ...)
sony designers and science fiction writers envision floating habitats for tokyo in 2050
sony designers and science fiction writers held workshops to explore life, habitats, senses, and well-being in 2050. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Leader Promises Stimulus Spending and Tough Stance Abroad
With his popularity low, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida has called an early election to win a mandate, while pledging a 'new capitalism' to boost the middle class. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new prime minister is a third-generation politician. That’s more common than you might think.
Kishida himself is a prime example –– his father and grandfather were also lawmakers. Why do dynasties like the Kishida family dominate political leadership in Japan? Kishida’s ascension to the ... ( read original story ...)
Pokémon is coming to Universal Studios Japan next year
Universal Studios Japan has teamed up with the Pokémon Company to develop "groundbreaking" entertainment starting in 2022.. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama starts remote TPMS testing of tires
The Yokohama Rubber Co. has begun practical testing of a sensor attached to the tire’s inner surface, employing its newly developed TPRS (tire air pressure remote access system) system to remotely ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs 149 new COVID-19 cases on Oct. 6
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced 149 coronavirus infections in the Japanese capital on Oct. 6, the fifth day in a row the daily fi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new PM faces low approval ratings
Approval for Japan's new Prime Minister is off to a rocky start only two days into the job.All major polls in the country rated Fumio Kishida lower than previous leader Yoshihide Suga, when he took ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 launch day in Japan
A employees poses with Galaxy Z Flip3 5G at Samsung Harajuku store in Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei falls 1%; New Zealand’s central bank hikes interest rates
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand on Wednesday raised its official cash rate to 0.5%, among the first advanced economies to do so in the pandemic era. ( read original story ...)