First baseman and designated hitter Mike Ford has signed a contract for the 2024 season with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, the team announced Friday. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to build new tire plant in China
Japanese tire maker Yokohama has announced it will build a new passenger car tire plant in China, located in the Qiantang New District of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province ... ( read original story ...)
Japan household spending falls unexpectedly, clouds BOJ rate path
Japanese household spending unexpectedly fell in May, government data showed on Friday, as higher prices continued to squeeze consumers' purchasing power, further threatening the fragile economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan SDF’s recruitment efforts at ‘children’s cafes’ may have violated official notice
Defense Forces (SDF) organization has been conducting recruitment and publicity activities at several "children's cafeterias" here since September last year, sources close to the operators of those ... ( read original story ...)
US sending dozens of new fighter jets to Japan bases in $10 billion force modernization
The US military will send dozens of its newest fighter jets to Japan as part of a $10 billion upgrade of its forces in the country, the Defense Department announced Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Mike Ford Signs With NPB’s Yokohama DeNA BayStars
Mike Ford has signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, the team has announced. Ford was designated for assignment by the Reds earlier this season. He elected ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido facility gives visitors chance to harvest lavender flowers
The business is offering guests opportunities to gather the blossoms. About 1000 lavender plants are in full bloom in a 1,200-square-meter field at Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill in Sapporo ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka out, as Navarro enjoys a notable victory
LONDON — To be sure, Emma Navarro's tennis was clean as she defeated Naomi Osaka at Wimbledon on Wednesday: just five unforced errors compared to 16 winners; zero break points faced; a 4-for-4 success rate at the net. ( read original story ...)
‘We have to be wacky.’ With suggestive poses and pets, election campaigning tests Tokyo’s patience
Tokyo elects a new governor this weekend, but residents say personal publicity stunts have overtaken serious campaigning to a degree never seen before. ( read original story ...)
Japan household spending unexpectedly falls, clouds BOJ rate path
Japanese household spending unexpectedly fell in May as higher prices continued to squeeze consumers' purchasing power, data showed on Friday, complicating the central bank's decision on how soon to ... ( read original story ...)
“I’m looking forward to laughter, chaos”- Fans reacts excitedly to BTS’ Jimin and Jungkook’s travel show ‘Are You Sure?!’ official announcement
BTS' official X account announced BTS Jimin and Jungkook's show Are You Sure?! episode dates, sending ARMYs into a frenzy. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to extend rally, broader Asia-Pacific markets poised for mixed open
Japan's Nikkei 225 could extend its record run after it reached fresh all time highs on Thursday. Traders in Asia will also look toward Japan's household spending figures for May, as well as Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Japan May household spending falls 1.8%, worse than expected
Japanese household spending unexpectedly fell in May, government data showed on Friday, as higher prices continued to squeeze consumers' purchasing power, further threatening the fragile economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan May household spending unexpectedly falls, clouds economic outlook
Japanese household spending unexpectedly fell in May, government data showed on Friday, as higher prices continued to squeeze consumers' purchasing power, further threatening the fragile economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan court orders government to pay damages for forced sterilizations under now-defunct eugenics law
In a landmark decision, Japan’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to pay damages to people who were forcibly sterilized under a now-defunct eugenics law, ruling the practice was ... ( read original story ...)
Exploring the molecular basis of how pradimicin A binds to viral N-glycan, a potential SARS-CoV-2 entry inhibitor
HIV, Ebola and most recently, COVID-19 viruses have had an enormous impact on our societies world-wide. All these viruses are "enveloped viruses," viruses that have an exterior envelope that surrounds ... ( read original story ...)