Tag: Yokohama

Germany and Japan are expanding defense spending and military cooperation as doubts about U.S. commitments and threats from Russia and China grow. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO– If all goes according to plan, the skyline of Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district will finally lose its matrix of construction cranes in March 2035, marking the conclusion of a “once-in-a-century” redevelopment pushed nearly eight years behind schedule. ( read original story ...)

At least five people have fallen ill, including one child who is in serious condition, after eating deli food prepared at a Costco store in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, city health officials said Monday. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka hit the court in style at the 2026 French Open — but not everybody was willing to fawn over her dramatic look. German tennis player Laura Siegemund was asked about Osaka’s ensemble after ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's central bank has increased its main interest rate to a new 31-year high after a surge in global energy prices. On Tuesday, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its so-called policy rate to 1% from 0 ... ( read original story ...)

Going against Prime Minister Takaichi’s wishes, Japan’s central bank acted amid U.S. pressure, a tanking currency and inflation from energy disruptions. ( read original story ...)

The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024. ( read original story ...)

The Financial Services Agency ordered a pro-Pyongyang credit union based in Sapporo to partially suspend operations after a former executive was found to have embezzled 1.4 billion yen ($8.7 million) ... ( read original story ...)

The landmark event, held at the Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya, brought together music industry leaders from around the world as part of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 WEEK. ( read original story ...)

Japanese fans deliver incredible gesture after World Cup clash with Netherlands - The fans remained behind after full-time to clean the stadium of built up rubbish ( read original story ...)

Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander watched the Japan-Netherlands World Cup match alongside Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako during a high-profile royal appearance at the tournament. ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Rubber is supplying its Geolandar A/T G94 as original equipment for Toyota Motor Corp.’s new Land Cruiser FJ SUV. ( read original story ...)

YOKOHAMA -- With fewer than 300 days remaining until the March 2027 opening of the International Horticultural Expo in this east Japan city, the Maini･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

YOKOHAMA—After dabbling in uneaten pizza, bread and other leftovers, a brewery here has produced a craft beer with unsold and substandard pieces of popcorn from a movie theater. ( read original story ...)

"It's the culture," one fan explained while cleaning up after the game. ( read original story ...)

By Angelo Amante ROME, June 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she hopes a long delayed project to build a bridge across Italy's Strait of Messina will get off the ... ( read original story ...)