Tag: Yokohama

Japanese technology company SoftBank Group says it trimmed its losses for the fiscal year through March to about a quarter of the red ink it racked up a year earlier, as investment losses declined. ( read original story ...)

As Japan embarks on a major military build-up, it's struggling to fill its ranks with the women that its forces need and its policymakers have pledged to recruit. Following a wave of sexual harassment cases, ( read original story ...)

Japanese convenience store operator FamilyMart Co. on Monday opened an unmanned, mobile shop at the venue for next year's 2025 World ... ( read original story ...)

A taxi overturned in a tunnel on the Shuto Expressway Bayshore Route, central Tokyo on the evening of May 11, killing ... ( read original story ...)

An elementary school girl and her father in Japan have sued her former homeroom teacher, her school's operator and the parents of a classmat ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks ended lower Monday, as investors largely adopted a wait-and-see stance before the release of earnings reports by major J ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese investigative sources say a man arrested over the killing of a married couple has said he was in contact with two other suspects by cell phone when the victims are believed to have been ... ( read original story ...)

An elementary school girl and her father in Japan have sued her former homeroom teacher, her school's operator and the parents of a classmat･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

The Tokyo board of education says it will provide Japanese comprehension tests to help foreign students improve their language skills. ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG -- A Tokyo-based law firm is set to reboot efforts to enlist investors hit by the sudden wipeout of certain bonds issued by the now-defunct Credit Suisse, adding to a growing movement to ... ( read original story ...)

That’s about to change on June 6th with the opening of Fantasy Springs, Tokyo Disney Resort’s largest expansion since Tokyo DisneySea debuted in 2001. “Tokyo Disney Resort is a fantastic, must-visit ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo 's urban hiking blends the new with the old, offering a unique experience. On foot, you'll find skyscrapers alongside historic temples and lush parks. Hidden treasures await beyond what's ... ( read original story ...)

About 500 people dressed as samurai warriors took part in a festival to honor a famous 16th century warlord in Saitama Prefecture, near Tokyo. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks were mostly flat Monday morning, as gains from semiconductor-related shares offset selling amid caution before a slew of major Japanese companies release their earnings results. The ... ( read original story ...)

A train on a busy Tokyo line was temporarily stopped Sunday evening after a passenger reported seeing a small snake on board, with th ( read original story ...)

Japan is seeing conditions fall in place for the central bank to normalise monetary policy, ruling party heavyweight Katsunobu Kato told Reuters, underscoring growing political support for further interest rate hikes. ( read original story ...)