Japan fires up biomass energy, but fuel shortage looms

"The FIT is designed to enhance use of cost-effective renewable energy," said Yukari Takamura, professor at Graduate School of Environmental Studies at Nagoya University. "But if biomass operators use mainly imported fuels, energy costs may remain high and ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s yen rises after N Korea warning

It is not unusual for Japan's currency to climb during a crisis, as investors seek a safe haven until risks ease. But this crisis is slightly different, because the additional risks could be to Japan itself. Analysts, however, say things would have to be ... ( read original story ...)

Leaf 2 offers advanced technologies, dynamic new design

The production of the Leaf 2, which has just started at Nissan’s Oppama plant in Yokohama, Japan, begins with the stamping ... Canada and Europe. Other news making headlines. Local data centre and hosting company Teraco Data Environments is building ... ( read original story ...)

Asiana increases Sapporo flights in 1Q18

Asiana Airlines in the second-half of winter season plans to increase Seoul Incheon – Sapporo New Chitose frequency, currently served 7 weekly. From 01JAN18 to 28FEB18, overall service will increase to 11 weekly, with new morning departure from Seoul. ( read original story ...)

Bubble Era Disco Maharaja Reopens in Kyoto (News)

The reopening of the disco was supported by increases in the number of foreign tourists and the reviving popularity of discos among middle-aged people with grown-up children. Maharaja discos have already reopened in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. ( read original story ...)

Kerber ousts local favourite Osaka at Pan-Pacific Open

TOKYO — Seventh-seeded Angelique Kerber of Germany got a measure of revenge for a U.S. Open loss by beating Naomi Osaka 6-3, 6-4 on Monday to advance to the second round of the Pan-Pacific Open. Last month, Kerber was knocked out of the U.S. Open by the ... ( read original story ...)