Kishida is to create a new Cabinet post aimed at tackling economic dimensions of Japan's national security, appointing 46-year-old Takayuki Kobayashi, who is relatively new to parliament. Japan faces ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New PM Kishida Flags Chance of Tweaking Financial Income Tax
Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday that tweaking the country's financial income tax rate will be among options in addressing income disparity. In his first news conference as ... ( read original story ...)
Fiona Hill says Putin ‘clearly intended’ to distract Trump with attractive female translator at Japan meeting
Putin is "extremely skilled at manipulating people and finding people's vulnerabilities, hence that episode with the interpreter," Hill told ABC. ( read original story ...)
New Japan PM to call snap election on 31 October
Fumio Kishida takes advantage of honeymoon period after being approved by parliament as country’s leader ... ( read original story ...)
London Marathon: Charlotte Purdue happy with personal best after Tokyo Olympics omission
Charlotte Purdue says she "definitely feels" she can put her Tokyo Olympics omission "behind me" after setting a personal best in the London Marathon. ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles thanks Taylor Swift for her support during Tokyo Olympics
"She has shown immense grace and generosity to many of her fans in need, including me. During the 2020 Olympics she reached out but she also dedicated something so special to me that I'll never forget ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka drops out of the Top 10 for first time since 2018
Naomi Osaka remains away from the court and unsure of her drive to compete, her ranking taking continued blows as a result. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Former tennis number one drops out world’s top 10 for first time since 2018
Naomi Osaka has dropped out of the top 10 of the world rankings for the first time since winning the US Open in 2018. The Japanese star revealed last month she was taking a break from the game to ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Adds Two Products to Commercial Tire Portfolio
Yokohama Tire Corp. has added two products - the Yokohama 124R and the Yokohama 505C - to its commercial truck tire lineup. Both all-position tires are now available in the United States and carry the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama adds two all-position tires
Yokohama Tire has expanded its commercial lineup again with the release of the 124R and 505C all-position tires. Read more on TPS. ( read original story ...)
New COVID-19 cases under 100 in Tokyo for 1st time in 11 months
Tokyo reported 87 new COVID-19 cases on Oct. 4, the first time its daily count fell below 100 since Nov. 2, 2020. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 87 daily COVID-19 cases, falling below 100 for 1st time since November 2020
Tokyo's daily COVID-19 infections reduced to 87 on Monday, falling below 100 for the first time since November last year. The daily count dropped under 100 last time on Nov. 2, 2020, around 11 months ... ( read original story ...)
Fumio Kishida takes over as Japan’s new PM, expected to call for new elections
Japan's Parliament on Monday elected former foreign minister Fumio Kishida as the new prime minister. But what wasn't expected, reports say, is that he'll dissolve the lower house and hold new ... ( read original story ...)
Fumio Kishida elected Japan’s new Prime Minister
Fumio Kishida speaks with lawmakers after being elected as Japan's prime minister at Lower House's plenary session at the National Diet in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, October 4, 2021. Photo by Keizo Mori/ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JOGMEC, Mitsui to study feasibility on CCS in Western Australia
State-run Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp (JOGMEC) and Mitsui & Co Ltd said on Monday they will jointly study the feasibility of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Western Australia, using ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Former world number one drops out of top 10 in rankings
Naomi Osaka has dropped out of the women's top 10 for the first time since winning the 2018 US Open title. The Japanese player, who is now 12th, withdrew from this year's French Open and missed ... ( read original story ...)