"So someone in the Household Agency leaked the information to NHK (Japan's national broadcaster). Then NHK broadcast news of the emperor's request." It was a huge scoop for Japan's national ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota has built itself a mini-Nurburgring
The 300 billion yen or ($3.6 billion Canadian) track is situated near Nagoya in central Japan. The location was chosen for its proximity to its global headquarters and R&D centre in Toyota City. ( read original story ...)
Visiting Tokyo’s Imperial Palace
The good news is you can join the country's biggest "after party" at ... will make their first public appearance in their new roles at their residence -- the historic Imperial Palace in Tokyo. In ... ( read original story ...)
Sleeman makes bid for Calgary’s Wild Rose Brewery
Both brewers confirmed to CBC News that Wild Rose shareholders will vote on whether to accept the purchase on May 9. Wild Rose is privately held. Sleeman is owned Sapporo Holdings Ltd. of Japan. A ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire, Subaru team up for One Lap of America
The 35th running of One Lap of America will feature the Travis vs. Bilko show, courtesy of Yokohama Tire and Subaru of America. Yokohama is sponsoring the two drivers in the contest, which runs May ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama and Subaru are taking another Lap of America
The 35th running of One Lap of America will feature the Travis vs. Bilko show, courtesy of Yokohama and Subaru of America. Yokohama is sponsoring the two drivers in the contest, which runs 4 to 11 May ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire’s Geolandar X-MT wins 2019 Red Dot award
Yokohama Tire’s announced that its Geolandar X-MT has earned a 2019 Red Dot Award in the Product Design category. This is the second major award the X-MT has garnered: it received the Good Design ... ( read original story ...)
Golden Triangle Development LINK responds to Yokohama Report
Statement from the Golden Triangle Development LINK: “Unfortunately, no one at the LINK was terribly surprised to read the recent article in Tire Business about Yokohama’s revised expectations for it ... ( read original story ...)
A historic day for Yokohama
Yokohama welcomed four cruise vessels in one day at its three terminals on Saturday. Diamond Princess called at Osanbashi pier, Norwegian Jewel called at Yamashita pier, which is used only on occasion ... ( read original story ...)
‘Japan is at a crossroads’: Emperor Akihito to abdicate ushering in new era
Emperor Akihito, 85, is set to abdicate on April 30. Over the last three decades, Akihito worked to rebuild relations with countries in Asia after the Second World War, consoled victims of Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Key questions and answers about Japan emperor’s abdication
TOKYO -- Japan's 85-year-old Emperor Akihito ends his three-decade reign on Tuesday when he abdicates to his son Crown Prince Naruhito. He's the first emperor to abdicate in 200 years. Some key ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Anderson Lopes with thunderous opener for Consadole Sapporo
Sporting News Video Hub One of the most iconic sports media brands. Conceived in 1886, Sporting News offers a trusted perspective on multiple sports through cutting edge digital story-telling on all ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 archery venue unveiled
TOKYO (Reuters) - The archery venue for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games was officially unveiled on Sunday, the first completed venue built specifically for the Games. The Yumenoshima ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi-based companies converge on Nagoya Station ahead of Japan’s 2027 maglev launch
With the maglev line scheduled to launch in 2027, linking Tokyo and Nagoya, more companies in Aichi Prefecture are moving their headquarters closer to Nagoya Station to take advantage of the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka pulls out of Stuttgart semi-final with abdominal injury
(Reuters) - World number one Naomi Osaka has pulled out of Saturday’s semi-finals at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart after failing to recover from an abdominal injury she suffered in ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka battles back to reach Porsche Grand Prix semis
STUTTGART, Germany — Top-ranked Naomi Osaka came from behind in the final set to beat Donna Vekic 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (4) on Friday and reach the semifinals of the Porsche Grand Prix. Osaka easily won the ... ( read original story ...)