A Tokyo car meet brings together an extraordinary mix of rare supercars, classic Porsches and Japanese performance icons on a cold Sunday morning. Early sightings include vintage air cooled Porsche 911s, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Haneda airport to open new satellite facility at terminal in Sept amid rising demand
Tokyo’s Haneda airport expands Terminal 1 with a new satellite facility, enhancing passenger convenience amid rising air travel demand and stricter baggage check-in times. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Ancient Dental Plaque Reveals Osaka Commoners Ate Prized Fish and Taboo Meat
Learn how proteins trapped in ancient plaque revealed that Osaka commoners ate prized sea bream, distant fish, and taboo meat. ( read original story ...)
University of Osaka’s crocodile mascot Dr. Wani gains fans after Nobel spotlight
OSAKA -- The popularity of the University of Osaka's official mascot, Dr. Wani, whose name comes from the Japanese word for crocodile, is growing. As ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Little League World Series: Japan advances after win over Mexico
Follow the Little League World Series on Tuesday Aug. 25, including live updates for Mexico vs Japan elimination game in Williamsport. ( read original story ...)
A California Craft Beer Icon Found a Buyer. Its Home Brewery Is Still Shutting Down and Eliminating 220 Jobs
Stone Brewing production will leave Escondido and move to facilities operated by Firestone Walker and Duvel USA. ( read original story ...)
Japan expects above-normal temperatures from September through November
The Meteorological Agency announced its September to November forecast on Tuesday. It says overall atmospheric temperatures during the period are expected to be high due to the effects of global ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Haneda airport to expand terminal in Sept. amid rising demand
A new satellite facility with six boarding gates was unveiled Tuesday at Tokyo's Haneda airport ahead of its September launch amid gr ( read original story ...)
Mori Building prepares skyscrapers as earthquake shelters for thousands in Tokyo
On August 21, the Mori JP Tower, Japan’s tallest building located in Tokyo’s Azabudai Hills, dubbed the "city within a city." Following guidance, entering the basement storage area revealed stacks of emergency supplies prepared for earthquakes. ( read original story ...)
South Korea national esports team holds send-off ceremony for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on the 25th
On August 25, the send-off ceremony for the South Korean national esports team competing in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games was held at the Sangam Cube Convention Center in Mapo, Seoul. All 41 athletes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s debt-servicing costs seen at record in next fiscal year, Kyodo reports
TOKYO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Japan's finance ministry expects debt-servicing costs to rise 17% to a record 36.64 trillion yen ($230 billion) in the next fiscal year, adding to pressure on the country's already tattered finances, ( read original story ...)
Japan Holds Off on New Oil Reserve Release Despite September Import Drop
Japan expects September crude imports to fall to about 80% of normal as Red Sea disruptions lengthen tanker voyages, but says existing reserves and alternative supplies can cover the gap. ( read original story ...)
Popular beer brand to cut 220 jobs as production shifts
Stone Brewing's Escondido operations are winding down, with Sapporo USA planning 220 layoffs as beer production moves to Paso Robles and Kansas City. ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes tax breaks for non-core business sales in governance reform push, sources say
By Makiko Yamazaki and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Japan's government is considering tax breaks on gains from sales of non-core businesses, a move that could accelerate long-delayed ... ( read original story ...)
Invasive but rare plants take root on Hokkaido mountain, stirring debate over eradication
A non-native plant species brought in by climbers and others is taking root on mountains in Hokkaido, creating a situation that could affec ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan eyes tax breaks for non-core business sales in governance reform push, sources say
By Makiko Yamazaki and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Japan's government is considering tax breaks on gains from sales of non-core businesses, a move that could accelerate long-delayed ... ( read original story ...)