(Reuters) - Naomi Osaka downplayed her straight-sets loss to Belinda Bencic at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Tuesday, saying she was learning to stay positive as she wrestles with the perils ... ( read original story ...)
Japan not to submit U.N. resolution condemning North Korean rights abuses
such as results of the summit meeting between the United States and North Korea and the situation of Japan’s abduction issue,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to Debut 2 New Tires at TMC
Yokohama Tire is introducing two new long-lasting fuel-efficient tires at the TMC show. With the release of the SmartWay-verified low rolling resistance tires 712L and 114R, Yokohama intends to help f... ( read original story ...)
Toyota, Japan space agency join forces to develop moon rover
Although Japan has no plan currently to make a manned ... The rover is still in the conceptual stage, but an illustration in the news release showed a six-wheel vehicle that somewhat resembled ... ( read original story ...)
British skiers to reach Japanese powder faster thanks to new flight route
However, Hokkaido takes a long time to get to from the UK. At present, the quickest way to fly to Sapporo, Hokkaido’s main city and Winter Olympic host in 1972, entails a stop in Tokyo. Flights take 1... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso Ponders Tariffs in Forced-Labor Spat With South Korea
according to Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Jiji news of Japan reported at the weekend that tariffs on about 100 South Korean products, cutting the supply of some Japanese goods to South Korea, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama unveils two new, long-lasting SmartWay-verified tires
Yokohama has unveiled two new long-lasting SmartWay-verified, fuel efficient and low rolling resistance tires – the 712L and 114R UWB. The two new tires will be on display in the Yokohama booth (#3109 ... ( read original story ...)
Tick tock, tick tock: Tokyo Olympics clock hits 500-day mark
TOKYO - Tick tock, tick tock. The Tokyo Olympic clock has hit 500 days to go. Organizers marked the milestone on Tuesday, unveiling the stylized pictogram figures for next year’s Tokyo Olympics. The p... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama returns as tyre provider for Porsche Pikes Peak division
Yokohama, Porsche and Travis Pastrana are taking on the mountain again in the world-renowned Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. For the second straight year, Yokohama is partnering with Po... ( read original story ...)
Tourism in Osaka, often overshadowed by Tokyo, is catching up
OSAKA/TOKYO (Reuters) - Osaka, long Japan’s “second city,” is winning the race against Tokyo to draw foreign tourists, but after a boom, its retailers and property developers are adapting to shifting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Tobacco unit gets court protection after legal defeat
Japan Tobacco Inc.'s Canadian unit was granted creditor protection by the Ontario Superior Court after a legal defeat over the risks of smoking that threatens the existence of tobacco companies in the ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian-record holder Rachel Cliff is ‘made’ for the marathon
Rachel Cliff shatters Canadian women's marathon record "Convincing her to target the longer distances was the key and it has taken much persuasion," BC Endurance Project head coach Richard Lee told CB... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks eighth anniversary of quake, tsunami and nuclear disaster
Japanese Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko attended a memorial service on Monday to mark eight years since a tsunami, earthquake and nuclear disaster struck northern Japan. ( read original story ...)
‘The Grand Tour’ Host James May To Front Japanese Travelogue For Amazon Studios
The Grand Tour star James May is heading to Japan for a travelogue for Amazon. The British TV star is fronting Our Man In… Japan with James May for the SVOD service. Amazon Studios has ordered the six ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo great-grandmother proves it’s never too late to learn
TOKYO (Reuters) - Great-grandmother Setsuko Takamizawa is determined to prove that it is never too late to learn as she bids to conquer the English language before the Tokyo Olympics, having been ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to fund Sri Lankan light rail system
Japan's overseas development agency said Monday that it has agreed to lend funds for a new $1.5-billion light rail system for Sri Lanka's congested capital Colombo. Colombo traffic slows to an average ... ( read original story ...)