Yokohama Tire has announced size expansions for two of its commercial tires: the 124R and 714R. The 124R, an all-position radial tire designed for regional pick-up and delivery fleets, has three new ... ( read original story ...)
Stan Chandgie appointed as COO of Yokohama
Yokohama Tire Corporation has promoted Stan Chandgie, the current EVP of sales and support, to the position of COO, effective April 1, 2024. Chandgie will continue to oversee consumer and ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy snowfall hits Tokyo area, traffic disrupted
Tokyo and neighboring areas were hit by snowfall on Monday, disrupting public transportation and prompting Japan's weather agency to ( read original story ...)
Japan-Ukraine Partnerships Strengthened at Tokyo Conference for Ukraine Restoration
On February 19-20, the Restoration of Ukraine conference will take place in Tokyo, seeing the participation of roughly 200 businesses from Japan and Ukraine. Ahead of this pivotal conference, the ... ( read original story ...)
Shigeoka Brothers Confirmed For Separate Title Defenses On March 31 ABEMA-TV Show In Nagoya
Both will appear on the already announced March 31 ABEMA-TV card from Nagoya International Conference Hall in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. Ginjiro Shigeoka (10-0, 8KOs) will attempt the first defense of his ... ( read original story ...)
Snow accumulating in flatlands in Kanto-Koshin, including central Tokyo
Japanese weather officials say the snowfall is intensifying in the Kanto-Koshin region, including central Tokyo and Yokohama City on Monday. Heavy snow is expected through Tuesday morning, with ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Nears $42,500 Amid Bukele Win and Soaring ETF Interest
Bitcoin's price dips to $42,585 as Bukele wins and ETF interest surges, with new funds locking away 177,949 BTC, hinting at a tightening market.
Japan’s top bank MUFG reports third-quarter profit tripled
Japan's largest lender by assets, on Monday reported third-quarter net profit tripled from the same period a year prior, when earnings were pulled down by an asset sale.MUFG posted profit of 370.64 ...
Japan top bank MUFG’s Q3 profit triples
Japan's largest lender by assets, on Monday reported third-quarter net profit that tripled from the same period a year prior when earnings were pulled down by an asset sale.MUFG posted profit of ...
Sightseeing boat spots man’s body floating in Osaka’s Dotonbori River
A man’s body was found floating in the Dotonbori River in Osaka on Sunday. The captain of a sightseeing boat contacted the authorities after spotting the body in Nishi Ward at around 12:35 p.m., Kyodo ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands of passengers face flight cancellations as snow creeps towards Tokyo
Japan Airlines cancelled 54 domestic flights to and from Haneda Airport, impacting about 6,160 passengers. The air carrier cancelled one Tokyo to Seoul flight, affecting about 200 people. There are also delays on other international routes. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Says Fighter Plane Exports Wouldn’t Breach Peace Ethic
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said exporting a fighter jet that’s set to be developed with the UK and Italy would not breach his country’s pacifist principles, as the ruling coalition ... ( read original story ...)
Toyoko Kids: The lonely street children of Tokyo
Bound together by shared neglect and marginalization, the group have formed a distinct, social media-linked youth subculture on the streets of Shinjuku. ( read original story ...)
Calm down, Swifties: Japanese embassy says Super Bowl flight from Tokyo no trouble for Taylor
Taylor Swift fans concerned with the pop star’s hectic schedule were told to shake it off by the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Elliott Management targets Japan’s biggest property group Mitsui Fudosan -FT
U.S. activist fund Elliott Management has called on Japan's biggest property group Mitsui Fudosan to launch a 1 trillion yen ($6.74 billion) buyback, the Financial Times reported on Monday. Elliott's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises on weaker yen, Wall Street rally
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Monday, buoyed by a weaker yen and gains on Wall Street at the end of last week. The Nikkei added 0.54% to finish the day at 36,354.16, with 167 of its 225 ...