Brazilian Anderson Lopes converted a penalty at the end of extra-time to send Yokohama through to the last eight. (AFP pic) YOKOHAMA: Harry Kewell led Japan’s Yokohama F-Marinos into the Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Discover Japan Off The Beaten Path, From Osaka To Okinawa
Tourists flock to Japan all year long in droves to experience the rich history and culture. Japan is graced with traditional ryokans and ancient temples, ... ( read original story ...)
No tip required: Self-driving robots will now deliver Uber Eats orders in Tokyo
Uber Eats is partnering with Cartken and Mitsubishi Electric to bring Model C delivery robots to Tokyo by the end of March. Mitsubishi Electric will oversee operations and training, with the potential ... ( read original story ...)
Sales event held in Tokyo featuring lacquerware from quake-hit Wajima
A group of young craftworkers is holding an event in Tokyo, selling lacquerware that escaped damage in the New Year's Day Noto Peninsula earthquake. The sales event of Wajima-nuri lacquerware began on ... ( read original story ...)
Classroom AI promises personalized learning, saved time for staff, students: Tokyo seminar
Artificial intelligence is coming to the classroom, bringing tailored instruction for students and a potentially huge efficiency boost for te ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine premier in Tokyo says his country needs missiles
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said his country needs long-range missiles and other ammunition to end Russia’s invasion, and said he expects a U.S. aid package that’s stalled in Congress to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s minister chides utility president over radioactive water leak at Fukushima plant
Japan’s industry minister has chided the president of the utility that runs the Fukushima nuclear plant for a radioactive water leak earlier this month ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end tad lower as tech falls ahead of Nvidia earnings
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended slightly lower Wednesday, as high-tech shares fell in cautious trading ahead of the release of U.S. chip giant Nvidia Corp.'s earnings later in the day. The ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-At last, FOMO puts Japan’s stocks back on global wishlist
The Nikkei's climb to within striking distance of a record high marks Japanese stocks' long walk out of the investment wilderness as money, momentum and signs of change in corporate Japan put the ... ( read original story ...)
2 Osaka Pref. teens caught smoking marijuana during school trip to Hokkaido
Two students at an Osaka prefectural high school smoked marijuana during a school trip to Hokkaido last year, the Mainichi Shimbun learned on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade deficit dwindles as exports continue to grow
TOKYO -- Japan’s exports grew nearly 12% in January as shipments jumped in vehicles, auto parts and machinery, according to government data Wednesday. That helped the nation’s trade deficit shrink to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports perk up but souring factory mood darkens outlook
Japan's exports rose more than expected in January, driven by U.S.-bound shipments of autos and car parts and Chinese demand for chip-making equipment, although the worsening factory sector mood added ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ gloom rises, adds to growth pains – Reuters Tankan
Japanese manufacturers' business morale soured sharply in February with pessimists outnumbering optimists for the first time in 10 months, the Reuters Tankan survey found, adding to concerns about ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports rise 11.9% year/year in January
Japan's exports rose 11.9% in January from the same month a year ago, Ministry of Finance data showed on Wednesday. That compared with a 9.5% rise expected by economists in a Reuters poll. Imports ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bets $67 Billion to Become a Global Chip Powerhouse Once Again
Deep in the snowy northern island of Hokkaido, Japan is pouring billions of dollars into a long-shot bet to revive its chip-making prowess and insulate its economy from growing US-China ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Holdings to ‘reorganise portfolio towards beer business’
Japan’s Sapporo Holdings reportedly wants to reveal its business portfolio reorganisation “as soon as possible”, according to the brewer’s president. ( read original story ...)