Japan's Honda Motor said on Thursday its third-quarter operating profit increased 5% from a year earlier, helped by strong U.S. vehicle sales and a weak yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan, China, S. Korea eye top diplomat talks in Tokyo on March 22
Japan, China and South Korea are making final arrangements to hold foreign ministerial talks in Tokyo on March 22, around two months after Donald Trump took office as U.S. president, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Camp Zama youth volunteer time to feed homeless in Yokohama
Fifteen youths from Camp Zama volunteered their time last month to provide hot food, snacks and other items to about 150 homeless ... ( read original story ...)
Southgate’s ex-assistant wins first football game as Yokohama boss
Former England assistant Steve Holland won his first game in charge of Japan’s Yokohama F-Marinos, beating China’s Shanghai Shenhua 1-0 on Wednesday to ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan and Honda Set to Update on Relationship After Merger Talks Stall
YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) - Nissan and Honda are expected to lay out a new stage in their uncertain relationship on Thursday, one that is likely to see them formally call off a plan to merge after ... ( read original story ...)
Dodgers Name Japanese-Born Pitcher Opening Day Starter to Face Cubs in Tokyo
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has plenty of options to choose from when determining who will start in Tokyo when they play the Cubs, including two Japan natives. ( read original story ...)
Woman diagnosed with stage-4 cancer at 26 sends hopeful message
Miyabi Kuroiwa, from Nagoya, was 26 when she was diagnosed with stage-4 breast cancer. In October 2022, she was taking a bath when she noticed a lump in her left breast. After a doctor's exam revealed ... ( read original story ...)
Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Holds Media Event During TechGALA, One of Japan’s Largest Startup Events
In the latter half of the media event, Kazuya Takeda, PhD, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System Professor, and Special Presidential Advisor at Nagoya University talked about the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama named official tire of Mustang Cup series
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Drivers in the new Mustang Cup series will race on Yokohama tires when they hit the track this spring. Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) disclosed Feb. 12 that Yokohama will be the ... ( read original story ...)
LIVING on VENDING MACHINES for 24 HOURS in TOKYO!
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Japan: Sapporo Snow Festival
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan - 04, 2025 Snow sculptures are lit up at Odori Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Feb. 4, 2025, the opening day of the Sapporo Snow Festival. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo urges US to rethink steel tariffs amid trade tensions
Japanese government secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi announced that Tokyo has formally requested the United States to exempt Japan from the 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Trying to EAT 100 BOWLS of NOODLES in Tokyo, Japan!
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Overcoming Injury Woes, Naomi Osaka Kicks Off Comeback With a Sneak Peek of Her On-Court Return
Naomi Osaka's had a bit of a rough patch lately, but she's not letting it get her down! The post Overcoming Injury Woes, Naomi Osaka Kicks Off Comeback With a Sneak Peek of Her On-Court Return ... ( read original story ...)
Southgate’s ex-assistant wins first game as Yokohama boss
Former England assistant Steve Holland won his first game in charge of Japan's Yokohama F-Marinos, beating China's Shanghai Shenhua 1-0 Wednesday to top the Asian Champions League East table. The win ... ( read original story ...)
Holland wins first game in charge of Marinos
Steve Holland is in his first job since stepping down following England's defeat to Spain in the final of last year's European Championship. ( read original story ...)