Tag: sapporo

Japan's southern Okinawa islands, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. The helicopter made an emergency landing on the beach Saturday after indications that the main rotor was moving at too high a speed. No one was injured in the incident. (Shohei Seki/Kyodo News via AP ... ( read original story ...)

and other officials said at a news conference on Jan. 6 that the university had sent notifications of acceptance and a letter of apology to the 30 students. If the students choose to enroll in Osaka University, the university will accept their enrollment ... ( read original story ...)

It was there that the gold-silver-bronze triumph, led by Yukio Kasaya, at the 1972 Olympics on home turf in Sapporo took place, cementing the status of the sport there. "I was starter at the top of the jump, next to all the jumpers. I was hoping Kasaya ... ( read original story ...)

It was there that the gold-silver-bronze triumph, led by Yukio Kasaya, at the 1972 Olympics on home turf in Sapporo took place, cementing the status of the sport there. "I was starter at the top of the jump, next to all the jumpers. I was hoping Kasaya ... ( read original story ...)

Citing unnamed sources, Japan's Kyodo News service and broadcaster NHK said Chang was headed ... The duo won North Korea's first medal — a bronze — at the Asian Winter Games in Sapporo, Japan, last February. Asked if other North Korean athletes would ... ( read original story ...)

Before I knew it, we had traveled the three hours from Tokyo to Nagoya. Now it was time to begin my journey into Japan’s heartland. Enjoying Japan beyond Tokyo and Kyoto Japan's rich cultural history, amazing food and beautiful landscapes have always ... ( read original story ...)

SAO PAULO — Brazilian striker Jo has confirmed a move from Corinthians to Japanese club Nagoya Grampus. The top goal scorer of the last Brazilian championship said in a press conference on Friday that he had not planned to leave his country, but ... ( read original story ...)

Daniel Burton Whitmore, AKA Dicksee Di’Anno in the band Powerclown, is in custody in Tokyo after being arrested in Narita airport in December, according to Japanese news reports. “Flags are flying half mast at the Powerclown Circus Tent,” a band ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Tire Corporation announced three major organizational promotions effective immediately, bringing in new leadership for different divisions of the tiremaker. Jeff Barna, who joined YTC in January of 2017 as COO, has been named president of YTC ... ( read original story ...)

Jeff Barna, who joined Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) as its chief operating officer in January 2017, has been named the company's new president. His promotion is one of three top leadership changes for the tire company's North American marketing and ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (AFP) - Former Manchester City and Everton striker Jo has joined Japan's Nagoya Grampus, the J-League club said on Wednesday (Jan 3). The 30-year-old Brazilian, who has also had spells at CSKA Moscow and Galatasaray in a meandering career ... ( read original story ...)

PERTH: Youngster Naomi Osaka showed why she is regarded as a star of the future with a brave victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova as Russia beat Japan 2-1 at the mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth on Thursday. Osaka, ranked 68th in the world, withdrew from ... ( read original story ...)

"A nuclear armed North Korea is absolutely unacceptable," he said at a news conference Thursday in Japan's Mie prefecture, following a New Year's visit to the famous Ise Shrine. Tensions in the region have remained high in recent months. In September ... ( read original story ...)

Harumafuji started his career in Japan at the age of 16 and was promoted to grand champion or yokozuna - sumo's highest rank - in 2012. He released a statement in late December, Reuters news agency reports, saying his life "is now set to be sharply ... ( read original story ...)

Youngster Naomi Osaka showed why she is regarded as a star of the future with a brave victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova as Russia beat Japan 2-1 at the mixed teams Hopman Cup in Perth on Thursday. Osaka, ranked 68th in the world, withdrew from her ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s Naomi Osaka has pushed through illness to claim a thrilling upset victory over world No.15 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in their Hopman Cup tie in Perth on Thursday. After not being able to play at all against the USA on Tuesday, Osaka, ranked 68 ... ( read original story ...)