Japan on Saturday launched the third satellite in its effort to build a homegrown geolocation system aimed at improving the accuracy of car navigation systems and smartphone maps to mere centimetres. An H-IIA rocket blasted off at about 2:30 pm (0530 GMT ... ( read original story ...)
Lessons learned from the failure of the Osaka Foreign Settlement
In other words, the ancient history of a local international failure might contribute to Osaka winning international success today. Who’d have thought it? View from Osaka is a monthly column that examines the latest news from a Kansai perspective. ( read original story ...)
Hawaiian Airlines will upgrade Honolulu-Sapporo service
“We are delighted to offer our Sapporo guests the comfort and amenities of the A330 aircraft as they enjoy the Hawaiian hospitality that defines our in-flight experience,” Takaya Shishido, country director of Japan at Hawaiian Airlines, said in a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines W17 Sapporo service changes
Singapore Airlines in recent schedule update revised planned operational aircraft for its Singapore – Sapporo New Chitose winter service. Operating as daily service from 04DEC17 to 06JAN18 (SIN departure, excluding selected dates in the first week of ... ( read original story ...)
Weigh Anchor: Historic brewing company is sold to Japan’s Sapporo
Reports put the sale price at $85 million, but neither Anchor nor Sapporo confirmed that amount. The deal is expected to close Aug. 31. Related Articles Bay Area wine, spirits and beer events: Aug. 13 and beyond California’s Award-Winning Beers Bay Area ... ( read original story ...)
Hawaiian : Airlines Introduces A330 Featuring Full-Flat and Extra Comfort Seats to Sapporo
Inouye International Airport and Sapporo's New Chitose Airport starting February 2018. 'We are delighted to offer our Sapporo guests the comfort and amenities of the A330 aircraft as they enjoy the Hawaiian hospitality that defines our in-flight experience ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Mobike to launch bike-sharing service in Sapporo
BEIJING – China’s Mobike will start a bicycle-sharing service in Sapporo in late August, becoming the first major player in the rapidly expanding Chinese industry to set foot in Japan. Mobike has quickly expanded since it started in Shanghai in 2016. ( read original story ...)