The 430,000 sq.ft. plant, which opened in January, 2016, manufactures radial agricultural tires under the Trelleborg brand. ( read original story ...)
Modern Compact Japanese Family Home, Osaka – 57sqm/613sqft
Set in a quiet neighbourhood in Osaka prefecture, the newly built three storey F-House is a compact, timber home for a family of 4. To accommodate existing furniture and maximize common living space ... ( read original story ...)
Yen Jumps Amid Signs Tokyo Does Not Object To Normalizing Monetary Policy
The dollar's gains scored in North America yesterday have been reversed today. It is softer against all the G10 currencies, led by the Japanese yen. Click to read. ( read original story ...)
KKR lifts stake in Japan’s Fuji Soft, ending bidding war with Bain
Japan's Fuji Soft said on Thursday that KKR now owns nearly 58% of the company after the second stage of a tender offer, ending a fierce battle with rival Bain Capital to take the software developer ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo man arrested for entering woman’s home, allegedly attempting to steal underwear
A 34-year-old man was handed a fresh arrest warrant on suspicion of attempting to steal underwear and other belongings from the home of a fem・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo company raided for allegedly misrepresenting mopeds that require license
Kanagawa Prefectural Police raided the headquarters of a car sales company and 11 other locations sometime before Feb. 20 for allegedly se ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama India Strengthens Local Production With 20-Inch Tire Manufacturing
Yokohama India has taken a significant step toward strengthening its local manufacturing capabilities by introducing t ... ( read original story ...)
Robot researcher to explore future with androids at Osaka Expo
Famed robotics researcher, professor Hiroshi Ishiguro of Osaka University Graduate School, will present his answer at the Osaka Kansai Expo 2025, which opens in April. Ishiguro has helped design one ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Architecture City Guide: 23 Projects Showcasing Japan’s Design Legacy and Innovation
Experience the architectural diversity of Osaka, featuring iconic structures by renowned Japanese and international architects. ( read original story ...)
Boy referred to family court over murder of parents near Tokyo
A district court on Thursday referred to the family court a case involving a 16-year-old boy charged with murdering his parents in the city of Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, last year. Yokohama ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Murata eyeing large-scale M&A to drive growth, CEO says
Japan's Murata Manufacturing is considering deals of more than 100 billion yen ($665 million) to drive growth, the smartphone component supplier's CEO said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga ‘an honor’ to start Tokyo opener
Shota Imanaga said he doesn't take lightly the "honor" of being named Opening Day starter for the Chicago Cubs on March 18 in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan trade minister plans US visit in March to seek tariff exemptions, Asahi reports
Japan's Trade Minister Yoji Muto plans to visit the U.S. in March and will seek exemptions from Trump administration plans to set import tariffs on steel and cars, the Asahi newspaper reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suzuki aims for double-digit profit margin by early 2030s
Suzuki Motor will target an operating profit margin of at least 10% and a return on equity of 15% or more for the first half of the next decade, the Japanese automaker said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade minister to visit US in March for tariff talks, Asahi reports
Japan's Trade Minister Yoji Muto plans to visit the United States in March and ask the Trump administration to exempt Japan from upcoming tariffs on steel and cars, the Asahi newspaper reported on ... ( read original story ...)
Taliban representatives visit Tokyo for talks with Japanese officials
Japanese officials say senior Afghan Taliban officials are in Japan for talks, as part of Tokyo’s efforts to help Afghanistan build a more inclusive political system and protect human rights. ( read original story ...)