Tag: sapporo

People flocked to the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo to say goodbye to the last two giant pandas in Japan. Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei will return to China. ( read original story ...)

Two hugely popular pandas are set to depart from a Tokyo zoo for China on Tuesday, leaving Japan without any of the beloved bears for the first time in more than 50 years. "I feel like seeing pandas ... ( read original story ...)

Sapporo logged a record high snowfall for January, according to the Hokkaido government. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Tire will lay off 392 workers and reduce production at its Salem plant, with a full closure possible in September. ( read original story ...)

The L0 Series train being developed by Japan currently is likely to reach speeds of up to 603.5kmh, making it the world’s fastest train. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama OE tires BluEarth-Es ES32 are supplied to Suzuki Wagon R in Japan following a December 2025 minor model change. ( read original story ...)

The ultra high-speed maglev rail service developed by Central Japan Railway Company is still several years away ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo’s new condominium prices rose to a record in 2025, driven by ballooning construction costs, supply constraints and more expensive luxury apartments hitting the market. ( read original story ...)

As the country hurtles towards the snap election called by Prime Minister Takaichi, more unpredictable and violent price swings are expected ( read original story ...)

TOKYO -- Japan's political leaders clashed in a debate on Monday over issues such as easing rising living costs and managing the growing number of foreign residents in the country, exposing divisions ahead of a lower house election expected to be fought largely on tax policy and social cohesion. ( read original story ...)

"I can't risk doing any further damage," said Osaka as she confirmed her withdrawal in an Instagram post on Jan. 24 ... ( read original story ...)

Heavy snowfall brought the transportation network around Hokkaido's New Chitose Airport to a near standstill on Jan. 25, leaving approximately 7,000 p･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

Sapporo Breweries Ltd. and sporting goods maker Mizuno Corp. have produced a beer-like beverage for sports-minded people who may feel guilty about quenching their thirst with booze after a workout. ( read original story ...)

The Guam Visitors Bureau wrapped up its One Guam Roadshow 2026 in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, officially launching its initiatives for the Japan market this year, GVB said in a ... ( read original story ...)

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Monday the government will maintain close coordination with the United States on foreign exchange and ... ( read original story ...)

Fashion? On point. Gameplay? Smoother than the custom jellyfish outfit Naomi Osaka wore to the Australian Open recently. ( read original story ...)