Team China were victorious for the very first time at this year's World Cosplay Summit (WCS), held in Nagoya, Japan. The two young cosplayers ... The Last Vampire", QQ news reported. Representatives from Mexico and Japan placed second and third ... ( read original story ...)
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday ... the victims worked without pay at an aircraft manufacturing plant in Japan's Nagoya after being deceived in 1944 with a false promise they would be able to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan defense review warns of enhanced North Korea threats
FILE PHOTO: A woman looks at a street monitor showing news of North Korea firing a ballistic missile in Tokyo Thomson Reuters By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan warned on Tuesday of the acute threat posed by North Korea's weapons programs as ... ( read original story ...)
New Japanese steakhouse replacing Jade Palace brings dinner and a show to University Place
The bulk of the seating in Sapporo will be spread across 12 teppanyaki tables with room for about 10 diners each. “Our plan is to host big birthday parties,” said Tina Lee, who will operate the restaurant with husband Max Lee. “We’ll be the best ... ( read original story ...)
Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama hits the ground in Watkins Glen
Flags flailing in a cold, stiff breeze and a steady downfall of rain served as the backdrop of Friday’s 45-minute race for Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama competitors ... the latest in motorsports news with drivers, crew members, and fans. ( read original story ...)
Killer fire ants INVASION: Warning over global spread as deadly swarms invade
More than 500 ants were found at Yokohama last month as well larvae and pupae – a worrying sign that the ants are breeding on Japanese soil only two months after they were first discovered in the country. A successful colony can be 250,000-strong. ( read original story ...)
Homeowner’s association orders Fla. veteran to remove American flag from mailbox
His Navy career helped him see the world and meet his wife. She was a Japanese secretary who frequently brought papers to a Yokohama office where Ackert was stationed. They were married in Scranton, Pa., and had a son when Ackert was 55. He wanted to spend ... ( read original story ...)
Former outspoken MP establishes political school
The former outspoken Yangon regional legislator, who holds doctor in law from Japan Yokohama National University, said she founded the school to help Myanmar people who want to take part in the country’s politics. “There are many needs for professional ... ( read original story ...)
Middle East OTR Tire Market By Vehicle Type, By Company, By Demand Category Forecast & Opportunities, 2022
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd, Toyo Tire & Rubber Company, Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. Ltd., Triangle Tyre Co. Ltd, CEAT Limited, etc. "Middle East OTR Tire Market By Vehicle Type, By Company, By Demand Category Forecast ... ( read original story ...)
He served in Vietnam. His homeowner’s assocation ordered him to remove an American flag from his mailbox.
His Navy career helped him see the world and meet his wife. She was a Japanese secretary who frequently brought papers to a Yokohama office where Ackert was stationed. They were married in Scranton, Pa., and had a son when Ackert was 55. He wanted to spend ... ( read original story ...)
Pokemon Go event countdown: New Legendary Zapdos release LIVE, Moltres end news
"We will be incorporating all of our learnings into the Pokémon GO events planned for later this summer in Yokohama, Japan and across Europe." Niantic have been keeping fans busy over past two weeks with new Pokemon Go Legendary events. More simple than ... ( read original story ...)
South America OTR Tire Market By Vehicle Type, By Country, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2022
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd, Toyo Tire & Rubber Company, Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. Ltd., Triangle Tyre Co. Ltd, CEAT Limited, etc. "South America OTR Tire Market By Vehicle Type, By Company, By Demand Category Forecast ... ( read original story ...)
NKorea nukes, missiles top concerns in Japan defense review
The threat to Japan from North Korea has reached a "new stage" now that the country is capable of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile and its nuclear weapons program has advanced, a defense ministry report said Tuesday. North Korea was the main ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Display may seek outside investor for turnaround: Nikkei
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan Display Inc is considering seeking funds from an outside investor to help finance an overhaul of its ailing smartphone screen-making business, including 3,500 job cuts, the Nikkei business daily reported on Tuesday. The liquid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bank Lending Steady At 3.3% In July
Overall bank lending in Japan was up 3.3 percent on year, the Bank of Japan said on Tuesday - coming in at 516.253 trillion yen. That was in line with expectations and unchanged from the June reading. Excluding trusts, bank lending advanced an annual 3.4 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s political turmoil should make investors nervous
In addition, Japan’s domestic economic policy aside, the global economy is in good shape, with solid growth. We think these arguments are too optimistic. The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) four years of extraordinary monetary easing have no doubt had positive ... ( read original story ...)