Forest-grown shiitake mushrooms are expensive and difficult to grow but have a distinct flavor and aroma. Here's how they're cultivated in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan successfully launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket
Japan has succesfully deployed an upgraded Earth observation satellite for disaster response and security after it was launched on a new flagship H3 rocket. ( read original story ...)
Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists
Park rangers on Japan's sacred Mount Fuji officially started this year's climbing season about 90 minutes before sunrise on Monday, levying new trail fees and limiting hiker numbers to curb ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama investing ~2 billion yuan in Chinese car tyre factory
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., is planning to invest 1,960 million yuan (roughly ¥36.7 billion; £212.8 million; 250.5 million euros; $269.7 million) in the construction of a new passenger car tyre ... ( read original story ...)
Tomoyuki Okuno becomes president of Hangzhou Qiantang Yokohama
Following on from the news of the company’s 2-billion-yuan investment in a new passenger car tyre factory in China to serve the domestic market, The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. also made a related ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas Network Recognized for Excellence in Gas Leak Detection Thanks to ABB Technology
In January 2024, Osaka Gas Network received the Prime Minister's Award at the 7th Infrastructure Maintenance Awards in Japan. The award highlights the dedication of Osaka Gas Network to improving ... ( read original story ...)
How to watch Osaka vs. Parry in Wimbledon 2024 online for free
Osaka vs. Parry will meet in the first round of Wimbledon 2024. The first round of the women's singles competition takes place from July 1 to July 2. Wimbledon 2024 is available to live stream for ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka vs Diane Parry Wimbledon prediction, odds, pick — 7/1/2024
Naomi Osaka takes on Diane Parry at Wimbledon. Our Wimbledon odds series has our Osaka Parry prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Osaka Parry. Naomi Osaka wasn’t supposed to be any sort of ... ( read original story ...)
Koike has small lead as Tokyo election campaign enters final week
The Meiji Jingu Gaien redevelopment plan and disaster resilience have emerged as key issues as the race enters the home stretch. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SmartHR raises $140M Series E as strong demand for HR tech boosts its ARR to $100M
SmartHR, a cloud-based human resources and labor management software startup, said on Monday that it has raised $140 million in a funding round led by KKR and Teachers' Ventures Growth, an investment arm of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Rising star Onosato primed for sekiwake debut in Nagoya
New sekiwake Onosato said Monday he aims to continue his meteoric rise through the ranks at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament la ... ( read original story ...)
An event to introduce ?Syrian cuisine? at the Syrian Embassy in Tokyo
Tokyo SANA-The Syrian Embassy in Japan organized an event entitled Syrian Cuisine Culture which included an explanation of how to prep ... ( read original story ...)
In Tokyo, African Development Bank Group Seeks Japanese Partners to Boost Value Addition and Productivity in Africa
Announcement - The African Development Bank is looking to partner with Japanese firms to advance its strategic priorities of value addition to raw materials and increasing productivity in key sectors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan revises economic growth in 1Q downward, as latest data show sluggish demand and rising prices
Japan has revised earlier estimates to show that its economy contracted at a 2.9% annual pace in the first quarter of the year, as meanwhile a survey by the central bank showed conditions remain slugg ( read original story ...)
Japan launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket
Japan has deployed an upgraded Earth observation satellite for disaster response and security after it was launched on a new flagship H3 rocket Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s shaky business mood, GDP downgrade cloud BOJ hike timing
The business mood in Japan's service-sector soured in June as the lower yen pushed costs higher, a quarterly central bank survey showed on Monday, offsetting a big lift in factory confidence and ... ( read original story ...)