Yokohama Tire announced it has relaunched its online dealer training program, EXCEED which stands for “Excellence Through Certification & Education,”. The redesigned website went online in 2010 and wi... ( read original story ...)
Over 40 injured in explosion at Japanese bar, officials warn another blast possible
More than 40 people were injured in an explosion on Sunday at a bar in Sapporo in northern Japan, Kyodo news agency reported. There was no immediate word on the cause of the blast, which the ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo explosion: Multiple people injured after restaurant in Japan destroyed in huge blaze
... news station Channel News Asia reported that there were more than 40 people inside the restaurant at the time of the explosion. At least 20 people were injured in the blaze and have been rushed to ... ( read original story ...)
Carter, AAC trump Giteau in Tokyo showdown
All Blacks legend Dan Carter slotted five conversions and one penalty as his Kobelco Steelers crushed the Suntory Sungoliath 55-5 to grab the Japan Rugby Top League crown. The Steelers scored eight tr... ( read original story ...)
Ginza, Tokyo’s Best Hidden Spots
Haiku sushi bars, hole-in-the-wall green tea cocktails, and rooftop distilleries; take a walk through the glitzy Tokyo neighborhood's best offers that don't often catch the eye. Up at street level, it... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tatemono : FARPOINT, Tokyo Tatemono set up joint venture company
PT Farpoint Realty Indonesia (FARPOINT) and Tokyo Tatemono -- a leading developer company from Japan-- set up a joint venture company, which is aimed at contributing to growing the property industry i... ( read original story ...)
Canada quietly concludes additional auto talks with Japan
Canada and Japan have agreed to additional trade rules on motor vehicle safety and environmental standards, according to a side letter tabled in the House of Commons Tuesday. The new measures take eff... ( read original story ...)
Japan medical schools ‘rigged women’s results’
Japan's education minister said the scandal was "deeply disappointing". "I want the universities to make immediate and courteous responses regarding the situation of the applicants," Masahiko Shibayam... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘tankan’ economic survey shows sentiment flat
Still, analysts said the news was heartening after the economy contracted at a ... and suggest strong non-residential investment to come. Still, Japan's growth is dependent on exports and any slowdown ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya’s Cruise Traffic Profile Expands
The Nagoya Port Authority is expecting 42 calls from eight different ships this year, up from 33 calls and four ships last year. Additions include the Diamond Princess, Quantum of the Seas, Silver Sha... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Singapore battle London to host ATP Finals
Tokyo and Singapore are battling London to host the ATP Finals from 2021 to 2025, the governing body of men's tennis announced on Friday. The shortlist for the end-of-season showpiece also includes th... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans tighter regulation of tech giants
Japan has followed in the footsteps of other countries in scrutinising ... And the European Parliament in September approved a controversial EU copyright law that hands more power to news and record c... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | Japan’s ‘tankan’ economic survey shows sentiment flat
TOKYO— A key quarterly economic survey by the Bank of Japan shows sentiment among large manufacturers remained unchanged, as worries about global trade tensions persisted. The “tankan” survey, release... ( read original story ...)
Photos from Japan space rovers show rocky asteroid surface
TOKYO -- Japan's space agency says more than 200 photos taken by two ... JAXA senior project member Takashi Kubota said at a news conference. One of the two rovers is believed to have travelled about ... ( read original story ...)
EU parliament approves ‘world’s largest’ free trade deal with Japan
Every evening, DW's editors send out a selection of the day's hard news and quality feature journalism. You can sign up to receive it directly here. The EU and Japan have signed an unprecedented free ... ( read original story ...)
A stable way forward with the Yokohama RV-02
The Yokohama BluEarth RV-02 has been specifically designed to meet the unique demands of CUVs and MPVs, offering great comfort and stability. In the past couple of years, the Crossover Utility Vehicle ... ( read original story ...)