Tag: sapporo

Sapporo is known for its rich architectural heritage, a symbol of its place as Hokkaido's hub of politics, economy, and culture from the 19th century. Architect James Liambasi visits a dairy farming ... ( read original story ...)

Toyota group company Toyoda Gosei Co. will trial power-generating smart wear fitted with ultrathin solar cells at the upcoming World ... ( read original story ...)

Former world champion and two-time Olympic medalist Shoma Uno is aiming for new heights in figure skating as the producer of his fir ... ( read original story ...)

As far back as the 14th century, the lush backyard of the contemporary Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo was called Tsubakiyama, or “Camellia Mountain.” It is no coincidence that the hotel’s Japanese name ... ( read original story ...)

A woman in her 20s who was walking home was groped from behind by a man early Friday morning in Sapporo. According to police, the incident occurred at around 12:30 a.m. NTV reported that the woman ... ( read original story ...)

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen. ( read original story ...)

The United States, Japan and the Philippines have staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a Chinese military ship kept watch from a distance ... ( read original story ...)

NASA on Friday announced the four crew members of Crew-11 who will be part of Space X's next trip to the International Space Station no earlier than July from Florida. ( read original story ...)

But while lifeless during that time, the planet was already covered by vast oceans dotted with hydrothermal vent systems that released large amounts of ferrous iron into the water. The earliest ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama organizational changes include leadership promotions and expanded roles to support North American operations. ( read original story ...)

The United States, Japan and the Philippines on Friday staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a Chinese military ship kept watch from a distance. ( read original story ...)

Japanese authorities have issued guidance on how the public should respond if the famous Mount Fuji volcano, near Tokyo, were to erupt. ( read original story ...)

A consortium of Japanese companies and financial institutions is planning to develop an offshore floating data center demonstration project off the coast of Yokohama, Japan. The consortium includes ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) -U.S.-based private equity firm KKR and Japanese state-backed fund Japan Investment Corp (JIC) will acquire medical gear maker Topcon in a tender offer buyout worth 348 billion yen ($2 ... ( read original story ...)

The Walt Disney Company revealed Friday the appointment of Tamotsu Hiiro as its new managing director for Japan. Tamotsu, who brings more than 35 years of corporate leadership experience to the role, ... ( read original story ...)

The Marianas Pro Nagoya tournament on March 8 delivered a masterclass in elite jiu-jitsu, drawing over 4,000 spectators and featuring 700 top-tier athletes from across Asia. ( read original story ...)