Trains and subways in Tokyo and other cities have long posed a challenge for disabled riders. As Japan prepares to reopen to tourists, here’s what’s changed. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama expands motorsports tire portfolio
Yokohama Tire has expanded its lineup of motorsports tires with the Advan AO55, a DOT-approved "max-grip" tire designed for use in open-tire category racing classes. ( read original story ...)
This Luxe Overnight Train on One of the Japan’s Most Scenic Islands Is Getting an Upgrade
Japan's new plan to test tourism is officially underway, so now may be the right time to start looking into your luxurious return to Japan by rail. And your overnight train ride through one of Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka inspired changes to press expectations for tennis stars, French Open organizers said
French Open leaders began offering players more flexibility following Osaka's clash with organizers over media obligations at last year's tournament. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s converted aircraft carrier to undertake Indo-Pacific deployment
The JS Izumo will accompany the destroyers JS Takanami and JS Kirisame as well as an unnamed submarine for the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2022 voyage, which is set to take place June 13-Oct. 28. ( read original story ...)
Creating artificial intelligence that acts more human by ‘knowing that it knows’
A research group from the Graduate School of Informatics, Nagoya University, has taken a big step towards creating a neural network with metamemory through a computer-based evolution experiment. Their ... ( read original story ...)
CCC office in Japan by end-2022, vice-president says
The Kingdom’s apex trade body is forging ahead to open its second representative office abroad, in Japan this year to build on growing investment inflows from the East Asian economic powerhouse, ... ( read original story ...)
PS Plus Premium gets Bethesda and Resident Evil games in Japan
Sony’s revamp of PS Plus has gone live in Japan and it’s got a much bigger range of games, including some from the Microsoft-owned Bethesda. ( read original story ...)
Japan Petroleum Is Trading At Net-Cash Value With Price Below Pre-Invasion And 2014 Levels
This E&P, infrastructure and utility company trades at almost a negative enterprise value, with its net cash position and stocks in Inpex worth more than the market cap. ( read original story ...)
Japan Flies Country’s First H215 With SAF
SINGAPORE—Japan has conducted its first helicopter flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a first in the country. The Airbus H215 operated by Nakanihon Air (NNK) flew on June 1 for ... ( read original story ...)
Researchers in Japan Just Set a Staggering New Speed Record for Data Transfers
The new transmission technique brings 8K content closer and is also compatible with existing fiber optic cable technologies. ( read original story ...)
Worker at Japanese fast-food chain Sukiya dies while working alone
A female worker of Japan's leading fast-food chain Sukiya Co. collapsed earlier this year while working alone at one of its outlets a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 2,335 new cases of coronavirus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 2,335 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Thursday. The figure is down more than 1,000 from a week ago, and marks the 20th straight day of ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 2,335 new cases, falling week-on-week for 20th day
Tokyo confirmed 2,335 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, down by about 1,000 from a week before, marking the 20th consecutive day of week-on-week declines. The seven-day average of new infections ... ( read original story ...)
Limited impact seen for Japan of Russia’s potential default
A panel of financial institutions and investors says Russia has effectively defaulted on its bonds. Market sources say the impact on Japan's financial system is likely limited, although the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan aims to redefine ‘refugee’ to aid those fleeing conflict
TOKYO >> Japan is considering a “quasi-refugee” framework to create a legal basis for supporting people in Japan who have fled conflict zones. ( read original story ...)