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Massive Sinkhole in Fukuoka City, Japan, Still Sinking
It took 6,200 cubic meters of the special soil to fill it in. Officials told the Japan News that the size of the latest sinkhole was within expectations, and Fukuoka mayor Soichiro Takashima apologized on Facebook for not warning residents the ground could ... ( read original story ...)
Excavator Market in Japan 2017-2021
Technavio’s report, Excavator Market in Japan 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in ... Secondary research includes Technavio Platform, industry publications, company reports, news articles, analyst reports, trade associations and the data ... ( read original story ...)
SEE IT: Domino's Japan straps pizza to back of reindeer for holiday deliveries
With the help of the Research Center of Hokkaido, Domino's Japan is training Santa's preferred method of ... until it forced reindeer to transport cheesy bread. According to CBS News, cheese-loving customers will be able to track the progress of the ... ( read original story ...)
Frozen Fish Gimmick of Japan Skating Rink Angers Public
Japanese theme park Space World received public criticism after freezing 5,000 marine creatures into the ice rink, forcing it to hold off all its operations last Sunday. The amusement park located on the southwestern island of Kyushu which opened early ... ( read original story ...)
Graveyard on Ice: Japanese Skating Rink Closes After Freezing 5,000 Fish
In Japan, everything goes, and the country has lived up to this perception after Space World creates a skating rink with 5,000 dead frozen fish as its main attraction. But after receiving public criticism, the amusement park has decided to close the so ... ( read original story ...)
Subsidy cut, push for coal-fired power: Sun setting on Japan’s solar energy boom
A solar plant near Yokosuka city in Japan. The country is facing a shortage of available land for new solar installations, driving support for floating installations. (AFP Photo) The sun is setting on Japan’s clean-energy boom, despite projects like a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka called to further cooperation with Vietnam
Politburo member and Secretary of the Party Central Committee Pham Minh Chinh has suggested authorities of Japan’s Osaka prefecture further expand cooperation with localities, and key economic zones of Vietnam in the coming time. Secretary of the Party ... ( read original story ...)
Rowing, canoe sprint, swimming to remain at Tokyo venues
TOKYO -- Olympic organizers agreed Tuesday to keep the rowing, canoe sprint and swimming venues at their planned sites in Tokyo for the 2020 Games, while postponing a decision until Christmas on a possible switch for volleyball. Representatives of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's massive sinkhole sinking again
The speedily repaired Japanese sinkhole is sinking again. Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima posted a statement on Facebook on Nov. 26 that the ground had fallen seven centimetres. Police closed part of the road for a short time Saturday but it was reopened ... ( read original story ...)
OFFICIAL: Irfan Bachdim leaves Consadole Sapporo
The Indonesian star is set to leave Consadole Sapporo after spending less than one year at the J-League club. Irfan Bachdim announced on his Instagram account that he will part ways with J-League club Consadole Sapporo. "After two great seasons with ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan banks on after-sales ‘hyper-personalization’ revenue
YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan is going to offer internet access, safety technology and myriad accessory options the Japanese automaker calls “hyper-personalization,” not only in new models but also for vehicles people already own. Nissan Motor Co ... ( read original story ...)
Coca-Cola No. 1 in Japan with drinks galore, but not Coke
EBINA, Japan -- Coca-Cola has been the No. 1 beverage maker in Japan for half a century, but it's not thanks to the popularity of Coke. Instead, the American soft-drink brand has adapted to the quirky ways this society quenches its thirst. Coca-Cola's ... ( read original story ...)
Santa’s reindeer head to Japan to deliver pizza
Residents in northern Japan may get warm pizzas delivered by Rudolph this Christmas as Domino’s Japan is testing to see if reindeers were suitable for deliveries in the snowy region of Hokkaido. Footage released by the company showed reindeer’s ... ( read original story ...)
5,000 dead fish on ice create social media storm for Japan amusement park
About 5,000 dead fish packed in the ice at a skating rink in western Japan are causing an uproar. Space World amusement park closed the attraction Sunday after a flood of criticism on social media. About 25 different kinds of fish could be seen under the ... ( read original story ...)
Domino's Japan is training reindeer to deliver pizzas this winter
“There is a possibility [snow] may interfere with delivery,” Domino’s Japan explained in a news statement last week. “Domino’s Pizza Japan will set up a ‘Snowfall Delivery Countermeasure Room’ to promote pizza delivery by reindeer. ( read original story ...)