Upon announcing its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024, the Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. speaks of “record sales and earnings.” Sales revenue increased 11.1% YoY, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber management changes – Borgo takes on Yokohama TWS role
Gregorio Borgo has added the position of Consultant of Yokohama TWS to his remit. He will begin in this capacity with the agricultural, material handling, construction and two-wheeler tyre and wheel ... ( read original story ...)
Everything you need to know about Osaka’s residential leasing market
Over 40% of rental units are less than 30sqm. According to a Savills report, a significant proportion of Osaka City’s housing market is comprised of renters. As of 2023, this figure was at nearly 55% ... ( read original story ...)
Man jailed for attempted murder of former Japan PM
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the attempted murder of Japan's former prime minister Fumio Kishida in 2023. Ryuji Kimura, 25, hurled a pipe bomb at Kishida as the country's leader ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese tourists travel to Japan to clear snow for free, spark ‘unique’ travel debate
Locals are surprised this labour-intensive work, usually frowned upon, has turned into a profitable tourist venture. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas enters Philippine LNG market with terminal stake
Tokyo Gas said on Wednesday it had made its first foray into a commercially operational terminal for liquefied natural gas outside Japan by acquiring a 20% stake in Philippines' FGEN LNG, a unit of ... ( read original story ...)
UK, Japan bioenergy capacity plans pose fresh climate threat: Maguire
The fuzzy characterisation of bioenergy as a clean power source has fuelled its expanded deployment in global power systems in recent years, often as a replacement for coal in countries committed to cutting fossil fuel use in power production. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Keys, Osaka to play at Queen’s Club Championships
Australian Open champion Madison Keys and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka will feature when women's tennis returns to Queen's Club for the first time since 1973 with a WTA 500 event in June, ... ( read original story ...)
Trio accused of abusing colleague before fatally making him enter Tokyo train tracks
Police investigating an incident in which a man was fatally struck by a train in Tokyo, apparently after co-workers pressured him to enter th ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall as automakers hit by US tariff concern
Tokyo stocks dropped Wednesday morning as automaker issues were hit by concern over the impact of proposed U.S. tariffs on imported c ... ( read original story ...)
Man who attacked Japan’s ex-Prime Minister Kishida convicted and sentenced to 10 years, reports say
A Japanese court has convicted a man who threw a homemade pipe bomb at Japan's former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a 2023 campaign event, sentencing him to 10 years in prison, according to local media reports. ( read original story ...)
Keys, Osaka to play at Queen’s Club Championships
Australian Open champion Madison Keys and four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka will feature when women's tennis returns to Queen's Club for the first time since 1973 with a WTA 500 event in June, ... ( read original story ...)
ANICAV launches an exciting In-Store Promotion at AEON Mall Dainichi, Osaka: Celebrate Italian Quality with Red Gold Tomatoes from Europe!
ANICAV – the Italian Association of Canned Vegetable Industries - is thrilled to announce a special in-store promotion at AEON Mall Dainichi, from February 27 to March 2, 2025. This limited-time offer ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed on U.S. car tariff concerns, firm bank issues
Tokyo stocks were mixed early Wednesday, as selling of automaker shares on concern over the impact of proposed U.S. tariffs on imported cars was offset by buying of bank issues on rising long-term ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ mood improves for a second consecutive month in February
Business sentiment for Japanese manufacturers climbed for a second straight month in February and is expected to have improved again by May, albeit modestly, the Reuters Tankan poll found. ( read original story ...)
3 hotel workers found dead near Japan hot spring resort
Three hotel workers were found dead Tuesday in northeastern Japan after conducting routine maintenance on a hot spring source in a mountainous area of Fukushima. ( read original story ...)