Tag: Yokohama

Japan's factory activity shrank modestly in July on tepid domestic and overseas demand and increased inflationary pressures, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)

The Japanese government ordered Toyota Motor on Wednesday to make “drastic reforms” after discovering new violations in the automaker’s vehicle certification procedures. ( read original story ...)

Around 150 people in Japan were struck ill and a woman died after eating grilled eel from a popular restaurant in Yokohama, said the Japanese city’s health authorities on July 29. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks opened sharply lower Thursday, as export-related issues were hit by a stronger yen against the U.S. dollar after the Ban ( read original story ...)

Serena Williams once penned a heartfelt letter of apology to Naomi Osaka after their controversial clash in the 2018 US Open final. ( read original story ...)

THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE’s “24karats GOLD GENESIS” soars to No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Japan Hot 100, rising 49-1 on the chart dated July 31. ( read original story ...)

Ben Rothenburg gets criticized for trying to tarnish Novak Djokovic’s reputation for following Andrew Tate on X. ( read original story ...)

The UNESCO World Heritage committee have registered Japan’s Sado gold mine as a cultural heritage site after Japan agreed to include its dark history of abusing Korean laborers during World War II in the exhibit. ( read original story ...)

As Japan’s men’s basketball team attempts to rebound from some losses at the Paris Olympics, one player’s presence on the team has generated some buzz among surprised fans. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Advantest hiked its full year operating profit forecast by 53% on Wednesday citing stronger than expected growth in demand for chip testing equipment. ( read original story ...)

Despite having her on-court behavior criticized by Emma Navarro, Qinwen Zheng earns respect with a classy response. ( read original story ...)

Hakone, less than two hours from Tokyo, is famous for its hot springs and stunning Mount Fuji views. It offers a tranquil escape with lush mountains and clear lakes. Visitors can enjoy Lake Ashi cruises or the Hakone Open Air Museum. The area's hot springs are ideal for unwinding after sightseeing, making it a perfect ...

Japanese authorities spent 5.53 trillion yen ($36.8 billion)intervening in the foreign exchange market this month to pull the yen off 38-year lows, official data showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)

Japan’s currency intervention to support the yen in the past month was worth ¥5.5 trillion ($36.6 billion), as the government showed its willingness to counter speculators betting against the yen. ( read original story ...)

A baby bottlenose dolphin was born at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, an aquarium in Kanagawa Prefecture. The animal is 1 meter long and weighs 20 k ... ( read original story ...)

One person has died and nearly 150 others have been sickened after eating grilled eel prepared by a restaurant chain and sold at a department store near Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)