Tag: Yokohama

In an era where viral outbreaks can escalate into global pandemics with alarming speed, the ability to quickly develop new vaccines has become crucial. However, the speed of vaccine production is ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's exports fell for the first time in 10 months in September, data showed on Thursday, a worry for policymakers as any prolonged weakness in global demand will delay plans for a further interest ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's ruling party may lose its sole majority in the lower house for the first time in 15 years, the Nikkei newspaper said on Thursday, citing its poll ahead of the Oct. 27 election. The Liberal ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese exports dropped 1.7% year-on-year in September, marking the first decrease in 10 months, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)

Nearly 100 contestants in Tokyo competed in the "Space-out Competition" on Sunday, the ultimate test of doing nothing. Held at Ark Karajan Plaza in Roppongi Hills, the competition challenged 60 groups composed of 90 individuals, ( read original story ...)

The “Pokemon x Kogei – Playful Encounters of Pokemon and Japanese Craft” event will take place at the Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo, Japan. It will run from Friday, November 1, 2024, until Sunday, February 2, 2025. ( read original story ...)

Activist, fashion icon, and tennis legend Naomi Osaka turned 27 years old today. The four-time Grand Slam champion regularly discusses her libra tendencies on social media, and fans from all over the world are using their platforms to wish her a happy birthday. ( read original story ...)

Any deployment of U.S. nuclear weapons to Japan in the framework of an "Asian NATO" would lead to a collapse in regional stability, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on ... ( read original story ...)

WNBA and Olympic legend Sue Bird turns 43 and tennis star Naomi Osaka turns 26, among the famous birthdays for Oct. 16. ( read original story ...)

Minokamo, Gifu Prefecture, is home to both many auto industry-related businesses and a large Japanese Filipino population. As more of their ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

A gin festival, fireworks by the sea, a parade of massive floats and a grand tea ceremony are happening in and near Tokyo ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks fell sharply Wednesday to snap a four-day winning streak, as selling was fueled by concerns over political uncertainty a ( read original story ...)

Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing a delivery van loaded with 172 Rolex watches worth 282.45 million yen (about $1.89 million)･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

Catch all the action at the 2024 WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 on October 16 and get women's singles schedules and live stream information. ( read original story ...)

A Tokyo ward, home to the popular tourist spot Akihabara, will start fining smokers using heat-not-burn products, or heated tobacco products, on streets from November 1. In 2002, Chiyoda Ward enacted Japan's first ordinance prohibiting smoking on streets ... ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka is expected to at least return to action later this month after signing up to play at the WTA 250 tournament in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)