Tag: Yokohama

Tokyo (AFP) - The number of foreign workers in Japan topped 1 million for the first time last year, the government has said, as the country looks overseas to offset labour shortages. Tokyo has moved little on loosening strict rules for foreign workers ... ( read original story ...)

Nissan has told reporters that their upcoming Juke e-Power concept (EV) will be unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show in October 2017 ... We shall share more news on the Juke EV concept in the months to come. ( read original story ...)

The labour shortage is especially severe in the construction sector, where demand has spiked ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and for rebuilding following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Over 41,000 foreigners powered the construction industry as of last ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s signature auto show, the Tokyo auto show, was a must-see extravaganza of the country’s future sports-car ideas and eccentric concept cars throughout the 1990s. Then, as the Shanghai and Beijing auto shows grew in prominence and Korean cars ... ( read original story ...)

The volcanic city of Reykjavik heats its streets through geothermal energy, while cities such as Sapporo and Oslo use electric heat. But despite their northern climates, big Canadian cities are behind the curve when it comes to keeping citizens' feet warm. ( read original story ...)

A Japanese airline has launched a special flight service that allows passengers to fly with their dogs in the main cabin. Japan Airlines' first 'wan wan jet' charter service departed on Friday from Narita airport near Tokyo and flew domestically to ... ( read original story ...)

While fans are still waiting for "Tokyo Ghoul" Season 3, they are also anticipating the release of a live-action movie adaptation of the anime. While the film is in the works, teasers are being released including a new logo and images for the movie. ( read original story ...)