Tag: Yokohama

MANILA (Reuters) - Japan and the Philippines signed a 1.6 billion yen ($10.65 million) security assistance deal on Thursday to boost the Southeast Asian nation's maritime security and surveillance abilities amid heightened tensions in the South China Sea. ( read original story ...)

Aoyagi was 2-3 with a 3.69 ERA in 12 games this year for the Pacific League's Hanshin Tigers during a season in which he was demoted and pitched 11 games in the minors. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka, known for her bold on-court presence and fashion-forward statements, recently embraced a Barbie-inspired look that captivated fans. Osaka's 'Barbie' moment steal ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo's governor wants to introduce a four-day workweek for government staffers in the capital as part of a nationwide push to encourage parenthood. ( read original story ...)

Hotei, a Japanese god who carries a large sack, has come to be identified with Santa Claus – except that he brings the goodies on New Year’s Day instead of Christmas. ( read original story ...)

Promoting the growth, internationalization and innovation of Italian companies with the help of the support of accountants specialized in foreign markets - this is the aim of an agreement signed by Cndcec - the National Council of Accountants and Account Experts - and the General Commission for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka. ( read original ...

Kim, who turns 26 on Jan. 27, has played eight seasons in South Korea, the last six with the Seoul-based Kiwoom Heroes. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government and ruling coalition are considering imposing heavier taxes on working pensioners with high salaries, as part of tax reforms aimed at reducing disparities with working generations, a source close to the matter said ... ( read original story ...)

At a meeting on 15 October, the Board British Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (BTMA) welcomed its first ever female member. Marisa Hever-Smith, Managing Director at Yokohama HPT, joins the Board as ... ( read original story ...)

A police sergeant who injured a fellow officer with an aggressive judo chokehold and a chief inspector who punched another officer that gave ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

The word means “custom made” in Japanese. By Vivian Morelli Reporting from Tokyo When the department stores that sold her Plant/Plant jewelry line stopped ordering at the height of the pandemic, Sae Asaoka realized she was in danger of going out of ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo is a bustling city, where tradition meets modernity. The Japanese capital has so much to offer visitors that we partnered with some of its most dedicated Ambassadors to help you discover their favourite spots and experiences. Watch our adventures with them in the episodes below. ( read original story ...)

The grant is intended to help strengthen the capabilities of the Philippines' navy and air force, the Foreign Ministry says. ( read original story ...)

The operator of an expressway network in the Tokyo metropolitan area is calling for caution after a person was spotted on an electric stand-up scooter on the expressway at nighttime. ( read original story ...)

An electric scooter was spotted early Tuesday morning on the Metropolitan Expressway in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward, prompting highway officials to release video footage on social media to warn riders of the ... ( read original story ...)

The operator of Osaka's iconic Tsutenkaku tower tourist attraction plans to become part of a railway company to help it plan for the future. ( read original story ...)