CELTIC’s Japanese stars wooed fans in Yokohama. Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda, Tomoki Iwata, Reo Hatate and Yuki Kobayashi were paraded at the Nissan Stadium at an event organised by sponsors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to establish LNG reserves this year; IEA may play bigger role
Japan will establish a liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserve system this year to secure gas resources for "unexpected situations", industry minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan and UAE agree innovation, climate change cooperation
Japan and the United Arab Emirates agreed to cooperate on technology and climate change during Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit, his second stop in the region focused on securing energy supplies and promoting green technology. ( read original story ...)
United adds Tokyo, Manila and Taipei flights to cater to international travel boom
Starting Oct. 29, United will fly daily nonstop flights between San Francisco and Manila, becoming the only U.S. airline to offer nonstop service to the Philippine capital from the continental U.S. It ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Nishikigi, Hokutofuji remain in Nagoya lead as Hoshoryu falls
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Rank-and-file wrestlers Nishikigi and Hokutofuji both won for the ninth time Tuesday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament to remain in the lead after sekiwake Hoshoryu suffered a ... ( read original story ...)
What to expect from Tokyo’s office market in the near term
Savills expects the market to remain stable over the short to medium term. According to a Savills report, the Tokyo office market is certainly in a somewhat optimistic state, with society having moved ... ( read original story ...)
Man in Japan given 3 yrs in prison for fatally pushing wife in wheelchair into sea
An 82-year-old man accused of fatally pushing his wife in a wheelchair into the ocean after caring for her for some 40 years was ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Pref. woman arrested after starving daughter hospitalized 39 times in 5 yrs
A 34-year-old woman in the Osaka Prefecture city of Daito was arrested on July 18 on suspicion of fraud after her starving daughter was hospi ... ( read original story ...)
Unlikely Osaka IR can open 2029: prefecture governor
Hirofumi Yoshimura, governor of Osaka prefecture, said in Tuesday comments it would be difficult to open there an integrated resort (IR) with casino in a 2029 time frame previously mentioned. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ‘Joker’ train attacker says he was inspired by similar case
A man accused of attempted murder and arson while dressed in a Joker costume on a Tokyo train in 2021 said Tuesday that a similar inc ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka sends clear message ahead of comeback to tennis
Naomi Osaka, 25, has told her fans she is "excited" about her upcoming return to tennis and seeing them again. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, recently welcomed her first child. In the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Women’s Soccer Team Struggles to Grow Support at Home
Momentum behind women’s soccer in Japan has stalled since the team came second after losing to the U.S. in 2015, even as global interest in women’s sport accelerates. ( read original story ...)
Eastar to resume services on routes to Tokyo, Osaka in September
Eastar Jet Co., a South Korean low-cost carrier, said Tuesday it will resume services on the routes to Tokyo and Osaka in September after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eastar Jet ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber to Add E+ Mark to EV Tires
The Yokohama Rubber Co. announced that it will be applying a new proprietary "E+” mark to its tires for EV passenger cars, trucks and buses. ( read original story ...)
Overland Park boy wins Pokémon national title, will play in world championships in Japan
In a little under a month, a 7-year-old boy from Overland Park will represent the Kansas City metro — and North America — when he competes in the Pokémon World Championships. ( read original story ...)
Preview: Yokohama F Marinos vs. Celtic – prediction, team news, lineups
As for Celtic, they have been rocked by the news that right-back Alistair Johnston is ruled out for at least two months after undergoing ankle surgery, and the Canadian now joins Cameron ... ( read original story ...)