Tag: sapporo

The driver was able to talk with rescuers but they retreated after the area around the hole became unstable, a spokesperson said. ( read original story ...)

Japan is taking steps that would allow the Government Pension Investment Fund to participate directly in Japanese government bond auctions, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)

A truck has fallen into a hole in part of a busy intersection near Tokyo that caved in on Tuesday morning. Efforts are underway to rescue the driver. ( read original story ...)

Researchers near Tokyo have started trial production of a type of charcoal that could improve the quality of farm soil and tackle climate change at the same time. ( read original story ...)

Japanese emergency services struggled for hours on Tuesday to rescue the driver of a truck that plunged into a sinkhole near Tokyo. Authorities in Yashio ... ( read original story ...)

Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s natural beauty await intrepid travelers. ( read original story ...)

DHL Express, a division of Germany's Deutsche Post , said on Tuesday it would buy sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from a unit of Japan's Cosmo Energy Holdings starting in April. ( read original story ...)

Japan's Honda Motor plans to launch a small electric vehicle priced below $30,000 in North America by as early as 2026, the Nikkei newspaper said on Tuesday, as it plays catch-up in the ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Rubber, in partnership with METRIKA, is developing an AI-based technology algorithm to improve tire pressure checks. The algorithm distinguishes tapping sounds from environmental noise, analyzes the sound’s timing and duration, and estimates tire pressure. ( read original story ...)

Osaka mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama says the ban will make city ‘safe’. Meanwhile the Osaka region is extending a ban on smoking in restaurants. ( read original story ...)

The group had up to about 1,500 scouts nationwide, and its annual revenue is believed to have reached about ¥5 billion. ( read original story ...)

Though now eligible to pitch in MLB after a two-season ban under the league's domestic violence policy, Trevor Bauer will pitch abroad again in Japan. ( read original story ...)

Ye popped out with Capo in Tokyo on Sunday (Jan. 26), with both parties uploading posts about the Japan link-up and other videos capturing both Hip-Hop legends hanging out in the club. Referring to Ye ... ( read original story ...)

The Japanese city of Osaka on Monday imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of this year's World ... ( read original story ...)

OSAKA—To foster a clean image ahead of the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, Osaka has implemented a citywide ban on outdoor smoking, effective Jan. 27. ( read original story ...)

A lemon, pear, marigold and chocolate granita in the shape of a leaf and an apricot treat resembling a spinning top toy took top honors in the biennial contest which sees teams of chefs compete to ... ( read original story ...)