Honda Motorcycles will be introducing its second self-balancing motorcycle concept at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Earlier this year, Honda had introduced its first self-balancing concept which was based on the Honda NC700, at the Consumer Electronics Show. ( read original story ...)
Japan Open 2017 Preview and Prediction: Who will win the title in Tokyo?
Raonic is here again in Tokyo as the third seed making his return after missing ... The Times of India Group and Asian News International. NFL Week 4: Washington Redskins at Kansas City... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Accessible Toilets For All
Three years from now, Tokyo will see an influx of visitors for the 2020 Summer Olympics. In preparation for an expected 40 million guests, the Japanese government has launched a national toilet improvement campaign. Tokyo’s Narita airport is the first to ... ( read original story ...)
2017 Tokyo Motor Show: Honda teases sexy Sports EV Concept
It was a standout at Frankfurt. But the Japanese company isn’t stopping there. The next major show on the motoring calendar occurs late this month in Tokyo, and Honda has revealed it’ll be premiering yet another electric concept. Called simply the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on brisk business confidence
Tokyo stocks opened modestly higher on Monday, tracking gains on Wall Street as the Bank of Japan's Tankan survey showed business confidence hitting its highest level in a decade. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.16 percent, or 32.65 points, to 20,388 ... ( read original story ...)
Dollar changes hands in upper 112 yen zone in early trade in Tokyo
TOKYO, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar changed hands in the upper 112 yen range in early deals in Tokyo on Monday, largely in line with its levels seen in New York late last week. As markets opened here, the dollar was quoted at 112.66-67 yen compared ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open mixed, Wall Street’s advance supports buying
TOKYO, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks were mixed in early trade, with buying supported by U.S. shares advancing at the end of last week. As of 9:15 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average edged up 19.67 points, or 0.10 percent, from Friday to 20,375.95 ... ( read original story ...)
Proinversión Concludes Asia Roadshow 2017 in Tokyo
The Tokyo event was inaugurated with an introduction by Peruvian Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Harold Forsyth, who highlighted the more than 140 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the fact that Japan is Peru's fifth largest trade ... ( read original story ...)
Honda’s first full-electric sports car set for Tokyo debut
Honda created a lot of excitement when they revealed the Urban EV concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show last month, but it's now clear that the little retro EV isn't the only full-electric vehicle they've been working on. Now, Honda has announced they will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Final September Factory PMI Shows Fastest Expansion in Activity in Four Months
TOKYO, (Reuters) - Japanese manufacturing activity in September expanded at the fastest pace in four months, a revised survey showed on Monday, as domestic and export orders picked up in a sign of strengthening economic momentum. The Markit/Nikkei Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business confidence hits decade high: Bank of Japan
Confidence among Japan's biggest manufacturers has jumped to its highest ... including better-than-expected factory output, offering up some good news for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as he faces a national election on October 22. On Monday, the index for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan big manufacturers’ mood improves in third quarter: BOJ tankan
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese big manufacturers' business confidence improved in September from three months ago, the Bank of Japan's closely watched quarterly "tankan" survey showed on Monday, underscoring the central bank's rosy economic view. The headline ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Manufacturing Confidence Touches a Decade High
Run of economic growth seen helping Abe in election this month Confidence among Japan’s big manufacturers has improved to the highest level in a decade, underscoring Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s run of success on the economy as he heads into an election ... ( read original story ...)
Breaking down the Rangers’ chances of adding Japanese star Shohei Otani
Evan Grant, Rangers beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered questions about the team in ... Also, they've worked for years on establishing relationships in Japan. I believe the Rangers are willing to let him hit, at least ... ( read original story ...)
ATP tennis betting tips: Andy Schooler’s preview of Tokyo and Beijing
Still, it's back on the horse this week with '500' level events taking place in both Tokyo and Beijing as the Asian swing continues. At 14/1, Sam Querrey gets the vote in Toyko, where conditions are usually pretty quick. That will suit the big-serving ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama expressway crash leaves one dead, five hurt
YOKOHAMA – A man was killed and five other people were injured Sunday morning after a truck rammed a car parked on the shoulder of the Metropolitan Expressway in Yokohama, police said. The collision, which occurred at around 6:25 a.m. on the Bay Shore ... ( read original story ...)