Japanese beer maker Sapporo U.S.A. will acquire Stone Brewing in a deal expected to bolster the footprint of both brands in the U.S. market, the companies announced Friday. ( read original story ...)
Unveiling the mysteries of the genome structure in the human cell nucleus using a 3D computational simulation
A team of researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has created a 3-dimensional computational simulation of the process of genome structure formation in the human cell nucleus. They expect the model ... ( read original story ...)
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Tokyo Gas Co Ltd, Japan's top city gas supplier, said on Friday that it has begun a pilot programme of methanation, a technology to help decarbonise city gas, and plans to use green hydrogen sourced ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to buy US craft beer maker Stone Brewing
Sapporo Holdings, the Japanese drinks major, has snapped up US craft beer maker Stone Brewing. The financial terms of the deal, struck through Sapporo’s US arm, were not disclosed. In a joint ... ( read original story ...)
Money Heist Korea’s Tokyo Jams to BTS’ DNA, Mentions ARMYs; Check Their Reaction
Titled Money Heist Korea: Joint Economy Area, the series stars Yoo Ji-tae as The Professor, Park Hae-soo as Berlin, Jun Jong-seo as Tokyo, and Kim Yunjin as Inspector Raquel Murillo. Besides its ... ( read original story ...)
US air base in Tokyo sends civilian children off base for health care
Beginning Aug. 1, routine services and management of chronic medical conditions in Yokota’s pediatric clinic will be limited to Tricare Prime enrollees ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo U.S.A. to acquire Stone Brewing as its moves to speed up global expansion
Sapporo plans to brew its products at Stone facilities for U.S. distribution, while Stone will continue to brew its own lineup. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas begins synthetic methane trial using green hydrogen
Tokyo Gas Co Ltd, Japan's top city gas supplier, said on Friday it has begun a pilot programme of methanation, a technology to help decarbonise city gas, and plans to use green hydrogen sourced from ... ( read original story ...)
Temperatures in Greater Tokyo area forecast to top 35 C this weekend
With sunny weather and high temperatures forecast for next week, some meteorologists are wondering if the rainy season will end exceptionally early this year. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on firm tech shares, US stock futures
Tokyo stocks ended higher Friday, lifted by advances in technology shares with improved sentiment supported by firm U.S. futures. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 2,181 new cases
Tokyo reported 2,181 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, an increase of 585 over last week and the seventh straight day marking a week-on-week rise. The capital reported two new deaths linked to COVID-19, ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to Acquire U.S.-Based Stone Brewing
By Justina Lee and Ben Otto Tokyo-listed Sapporo Holdings Ltd. said Friday that it will acquire California-based craft brewery Stone Brewing Co. as part ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Pref. worker handed pay cut for submitting staffer’s saliva for child’s COVID test
An Osaka Prefectural Government employee has been slapped with a pay cut for allegedly submitting her subordinate's saliva to make up for an ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 2,181 coronavirus infections on June 24
Japan's capital recorded 2,181 COVID-19 cases on June 24 after seeing 2,413 infections the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government anno ... ( read original story ...)
Experts warn of ‘twindemic’ after early flu outbreak at Tokyo school
The prospect of a mixture of influenza and COVID-19 infections was raised after third grade classes were canceled at a school in Tachikawa due to unusually early instances of flu. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher on Wall Street’s gains, tech issues advance
Tokyo stocks rallied Friday, helped by Wall Street's solid performance overnight particularly by technology-related issues. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 320.72 points, or 1.23 percent, ... ( read original story ...)