A project is under way in the heart of Nagoya to produce local wine as soon as this summer while overcoming the difficulties of meet ... ( read original story ...)
Japan needs stable, sustained inflation, government executive says
Japanese Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara on Sunday stressed the need to achieve an economy where inflation rises stably and sustainably, when asked whether the next central bank governor ... ( read original story ...)
Synthetic fossil fuels made from light, water, and CO2 in the air tested in Osaka
As technology advances, so do the opportunities to make synthetic versions of unsustainable materials. Synthetic leather has been around for a while and synthetic sweeteners frequently hit the market. ( read original story ...)
Death and Japan’s nuclear shelter salesman
And, of course, a superb marketing tool for any half-decent nuclear shelter salesman. The Bulletin’s January 24 decision to move the hands of its doomsday clock closer to midnight (signifying global catastrophe) than they have ever been before should, ( read original story ...)
Japan to restrict chip manufacturing machine exports to China, Kyodo reports
Japan's government will begin restricting exports of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China in Spring after it amends a foreign exchange law to allow the change, Kyodo News reported on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Ohtani set for WBC in Japan, but Angels future uncertain
Shohei Ohtani’s long-term future with the Los Angeles Angels is up in the air as he heads into the final season under contract ( read original story ...)
Inside Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival 2023
Five gigantic snow sculptures over 10 meters tall are on display at the main Odori Park venue. (Photo: AFP) The 73rd Sapporo Snow Festival features more than 160 snow and ice sculptures. (Photo: AFP) ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival opens for 1st time in 3 yrs with 160 sculptures
The annual Sapporo Snow Festival began Saturday in the Hokkaido capital, opening its venues to the public for the first time in thr ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival returns after 2-year COVID-19 hiatus
SAPPORO--The world-renowned Sapporo Snow Festival kicked off Feb. 4, drawing admiring visitors from around the world. It marked the first time since 2020 for the event to be held on-site. ( read original story ...)
Japan to restrict chip manufacturing machine exports to China – Kyodo
Japan's government will begin restricting exports of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China in Spring after it amends a foreign exchange law to allow the change, Kyodo News reported ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival begins; open to public for first time since 2019
The 73rd Sapporo Snow Festival began in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Saturday. The festival, featuring more than 100 ice and snow sculptures, is open to the public for the first time since 2019. It was held ... ( read original story ...)
NJPW The New Beginning in Sapporo live results: Naito vs. Umino
NJPW's New Beginning tour continues today in Sapporo with two featured singles matches, as well as a Junior Tag title bout. In the main event, Tetsuya Naito will face Shota Umino in Umino's ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for allegedly slashing pedestrian in Yokohama; link with other attacks probed
YOKOHAMA -- Police arrested a man on Feb. 4 for allegedly slashing a pedestrian on the thigh here a few days earlier, and will investigate whether the ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival kicks off
A famed snow festival in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo, Hokkaido, opened on Saturday and is attracting large crowds. The event had been held online for the past two years due to the ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido tourism picks up ahead of snow festival opening
Visits to Japan's northernmost main island, Hokkaido, by overseas travelers are showing signs of recovery ahead of the opening of the Sapporo Snow Festival on Saturday, driven by a sharp rise in ... ( read original story ...)
Money main factor behind Japan switch, says All Black Savea
New Zealand forward Ardie Savea said the opportunity to earn a significant payday was the main reason behind his decision to join Japan's Kobelco Kobe Steelers after the Rugby World Cup later this ... ( read original story ...)