Yokohama renews its Tread Lightly partnership, supporting off-road trail protection and responsible outdoor recreation through 2025. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares cryptic inspirational message amid big plans for 2025: ‘Real’
Naomi Osaka shared a cryptic but also an inspirational message ahead of the 2025 season in which she is hoping to do some major things. Over the last couple of years, the four-time Grand Slam champion ... ( read original story ...)
Human Error Cited for Collision of Two Planes at Tokyo Airport
A report confirmed prior indications that a pilot’s misunderstanding of air traffic control directives, and a missed warning, caused the January accident. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Plane Collision Was Caused by Human Error, Investigators Find
By River Akira Davis Reporting from Tokyo A collision between a Japan Airlines plane and a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft at a Tokyo airport a year ago appears to have been the result of multiple ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says its economy likely to mark first positive output gap in 7 years
Japan's government said on Thursday it predicts economic output will recover to full capacity in the next fiscal year for the first time in seven years on an annual basis due to a tight labour market. ( read original story ...)
Human error blamed for Tokyo plane collision that killed 5
The Japan Transport Safety Board released a report on Wednesday addressing the January 2 collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. ( read original story ...)
PAL resumes Cebu flights to Osaka
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has reinstated its weekly flights between Cebu and Osaka in line with efforts to capture the steady demand for business and leisure travel to Japan. PAL is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows
A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s foreign minister seeks “positive” direction in bilateral ties during his visit to China
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met with top Chinese leaders Wednesday during his visit to Beijing, the first since the heads of the two countries met at a summit in Peru last month, in an ... ( read original story ...)
“Osaka’s Famous Nemophilia Spot, Japan”
"Welcome to ZooEarthTv, where we showcase the incredible diversity of life on our planet. From majestic animals to stunning landscapes, this channel celebrates the beauty and perfection of the natural ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Plane Collision Is Blamed on Pilot’s Misunderstanding
A two-plane collision in Tokyo on Jan. 2 happened because a pilot mistakenly believed he had been given permission to enter the runway for takeoff, a crash investigation found. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police ignored whistleblowing over alleged illegal probe into military export case
Police here failed to respond for months to multiple whistleblowing reports by an officer about the alleged illegality of its investigation i ... ( read original story ...)
Waymo to begin testing driverless vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025
Waymo, formerly Google’s self-driving car project, recently announced plans to start testing its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025, partnering with local taxi operator Nihon Kotsu and popular ... ( read original story ...)
New Nagoya arena won’t ease sumo’s ticket crunch
A shiny new arena in Nagoya will seat 17,000 but capacity won't be nearly that high for sumo, meaning there's no relief on the horizon for ticket-hungry fans. ( read original story ...)
Japan to compile record $734 billion budget for next fiscal year, draft plan shows
Japan's government is set to compile a record $734 billion budget for the fiscal year from April due to larger social security and debt-servicing costs, adding to the industrial world's heaviest debt, ... ( read original story ...)
Over 30 puppies missing after fire at dog kennel in Hokkaido
SAPPORO -- More than 30 puppies of popular breeds such as toy poodles, believed to have been inside a dog kennel in the city of Chitose, Hokkaido, have gone missing after the facility caught on fire. ( read original story ...)