The US Women’s National Team’s 18-match unbeaten run under coach Emma Hayes came to an end on Thursday with a 2-1 defeat to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup. ( read original story ...)
Artificial photosynthesis converts organic waste into useful pharmaceuticals and energy
A research team led by Assistant Professor Shogo Mori and Professor Susumu Saito at Nagoya University has developed a method of artificial photosynthesis that uses sunlight and water to produce energy ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota global output rises 5.6% in January, 1st growth in a year
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday its global production rose 5.6 percent from a year earlier to 781,729 vehicles in January, logging ... ( read original story ...)
Family behind Japan’s Seven & i pulls $58 billion buyout bid, shares dive
The founding Ito family of Japan's Seven & i Holdings failed to secure financing for a $58 billion management buyout, sending its shares plunging and offering fresh impetus to a rival bid from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard. ( read original story ...)
ADNOC signs 15-year LNG supply deal with Japan’s Osaka Gas
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Thursday it had signed a 15-year sales and purchase agreement to supply Japan's Osaka Gas with liquefied natural gas from its Ruwais project. The deal to supply ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo subsidy to support buying smartphones for elderly residents
To promote the digitalization of public services, Tokyo officials have announced plans to subsidize the purchase of smartphones for elderly residents who do not currently own one. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s births fell to record low in 2024
The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the health ministry said on Thursday, underscoring the rapid ageing and dwindling of ... ( read original story ...)
Family behind Japan’s Seven & i pulls $58 billion management buyout bid, shares dive
The founding Ito family of Japan's Seven & i Holdings failed to secure financing for a $58 billion management buyout, sending its shares plunging and offering fresh impetus to a rival bid from ... ( read original story ...)
Tourist luggage delivery service gaining ground in Japan
Japanese railroad operators have also started offering baggage transportation services. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama resident infected with measles after returning from Thailand
A resident of this city in her 20s who recently returned from Thailand was diagnosed with measles, the local government announced Feb. 26.･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Shonan Bellmare prediction: Can struggling giants halt the surprise package’s perfect start? | OneFootball
As Yokohama F. Marinos prepare to host Shonan Bellmare at Nissan Stadium on March 1, the contrast in form between these two sides couldn't be more striking. The hosts find themselves languishing in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo predicted to kick off cherry blossom season on March 21
Japan’s highly anticipated cherry blossom season is just a few weeks away, with Tokyo expected to be the first city to witness the iconic pink flowers open on March 21, according to the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new births fall 9 straight years to record low in 2024
The number of babies born in Japan fell for a ninth consecutive year to hit a record low 720,988 in 2024, the health ministry said on Thursday, the latest data underscoring the rapid shrinkage and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan beats United States 2-1 for SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer title
Toko Koga scored early in the second half and Japan handed the United States its first loss under coach Emma Hayes with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night in the SheBelieves Cup title game. The Americans ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo to introduce same-day tickets: Japan PM Ishiba
Same-day tickets will be issued for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, which kicks off on April 13, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Seven & i says founding family unable to secure funding for $58 billion buyout
Japan's Seven & I Holdings said on Thursday the retailer's founding Ito family could not secure the financing required for a $58 billion management buyout, and it would consider a rival offer from ... ( read original story ...)