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Nissan has told reporters that their upcoming Juke e-Power concept (EV) will be unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show in October 2017 ... We shall share more news on the Juke EV concept in the months to come. ( read original story ...)

The labour shortage is especially severe in the construction sector, where demand has spiked ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and for rebuilding following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Over 41,000 foreigners powered the construction industry as of last ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s signature auto show, the Tokyo auto show, was a must-see extravaganza of the country’s future sports-car ideas and eccentric concept cars throughout the 1990s. Then, as the Shanghai and Beijing auto shows grew in prominence and Korean cars ... ( read original story ...)

The volcanic city of Reykjavik heats its streets through geothermal energy, while cities such as Sapporo and Oslo use electric heat. But despite their northern climates, big Canadian cities are behind the curve when it comes to keeping citizens' feet warm. ( read original story ...)

A Japanese airline has launched a special flight service that allows passengers to fly with their dogs in the main cabin. Japan Airlines' first 'wan wan jet' charter service departed on Friday from Narita airport near Tokyo and flew domestically to ... ( read original story ...)

While fans are still waiting for "Tokyo Ghoul" Season 3, they are also anticipating the release of a live-action movie adaptation of the anime. While the film is in the works, teasers are being released including a new logo and images for the movie. ( read original story ...)

Palace Hotel Tokyo’s Blossoming Tokyo package immerses guests in the beautiful cherry blossoms that bloom throughout the city during the spring months. Over the course of a three-hour tour, guests will be chauffeured to Tokyo’s most scenic sakura ... ( read original story ...)

OSAKA – The Osaka Center for Cultural Heritage and others said Thursday that they have found more than 140 ancient tombs at two neighboring ruins in the city of Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture. The tombs, each surrounded by a square or rectangular moat, and ... ( read original story ...)

"It is true that we are preparing to be able to respond to any possible situation," Suga told a news conference. He refrained from commenting on U.S. trade policy until it becomes clear. "The alliance and the economy between Japan and the U.S. is very ... ( read original story ...)

NAGOYA – Nagoya is withdrawing its support for the Earth Day Nagoya this year after a woman performed a striptease to promote the issue of conservation, city officials confirmed Friday. According to the city, the performance occurred in May 2015 in a ... ( read original story ...)

OSAKA – The Osaka Center for Cultural Heritage and other entities said Thursday that more than 140 ancient tombs have been found at two neighboring ruins in Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture. The tombs, each surrounded by a square or rectangular moat, are called ... ( read original story ...)

With a wealthy population and strong tourist appeal, Japan's opening up to casinos is welcome news for global operators impacted by China's crackdown on corruption and currency outflows that has hit revenues in Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub. ( read original story ...)

Abe has touted TPP as an engine of economic reform and a counter-weight to a rising China, but Japan's Kyodo news agency said he appeared on Thursday to signal an openness to working out a free trade or economic partnership agreement with the United States. ( read original story ...)

A Japanese court has ordered the detention for 10 days of a senior Thai Commerce Ministry official accused of stealing three paintings from a hotel in Japan, according to a Foreign Ministry source. Mr Suphat was in Japan to attend two intellectual property ... ( read original story ...)

The furor over a major Japanese hotel chain's decision to place a book denying ... To have fuller access to the Kyodo News website, it is necessary to subscribe. We offer a broad range of subscription options depending on your needs. Learn more. ( read original story ...)

"It is true that we are preparing to be able to respond to any possible situation," Suga told a news conference. He refrained from commenting on U.S. trade policy until it becomes clear. "The alliance and the economy between Japan and the U.S. is very ... ( read original story ...)