Tag: Yokohama

The popular kid-friendly Tsudome Site has returned to the Sapporo Snow Festival as the annual event kicked off in the capital of Japan's no･･･ ... ( read original story ...)

SAPPORO--The cash-strapped operator of Sapporo Dome is selling naming rights for the all-weather facility in the hope of recouping sales losses triggered by the relocation of the home stadium of the ... ( read original story ...)

Karolina Shiino, a Ukraine-born model with Japanese citizenship, has relinquished her title as the 2024 Miss Japan Grand Prix winner after a magazine report revealed her affair with a married ... ( read original story ...)

The news was announced at Stardom's show in Osaka on Sunday.  Shirakawa and Iwatani have met twice previously in singles competition. Iwatani defeated Shirakawa in both the 2021 and 2022 5Star Grand ... ( read original story ...)

Sir Brian May, Roger Taylor and the singer wowed fans in the almost 50,000 capacity Nagoya Super Dome. Yet the guitarist couldn’t help having mixed emotions, candidly opening up with fans on his ... ( read original story ...)

Japan chip materials maker JSR said on Monday that a lawsuit brought against the company by a research foundation in the United States would not impact its plan to be bought by a state-backed fund. ( read original story ...)

Former world number one Naomi Osaka believes she can get back amongst the top spots in the rankings by the end of the year as the Japanese player draws inspiration from being a new mum. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)

Heavy snow hit the Tokyo area on Monday, disrupting trains and grounding more than 100 flights, with transport officials cautioning drivers to avoid nonessential travel. The Japan Meteorological ... ( read original story ...)

So far, Osaka has faced tough draws in her first few tournaments. She defeated Tamara Korpatsch in the first round of the Brisbane International before falling to former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova. ( read original story ...)

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is opening its first regional office in a developed nation, with the post in Japan set to enhance its work with allies on disease monitoring amid rising geopolitical tensions with China. ( read original story ...)

Dozens of flights were canceled as inclement winter weather headed toward Japan’s Kanto plain, home to the capital and more than 44 million residents. ( read original story ...)

The leaders of Japan and Italy say they will bolster their cooperation in security and defense, including their joint next-generation fighter jet development with Britain ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Tire has announced size expansions for two of its commercial tires: the 124R and 714R. The 124R, an all-position radial tire designed for regional pick-up and delivery fleets, has three new ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama Tire Corporation has promoted Stan Chandgie, the current EVP of sales and support, to the position of COO, effective April 1, 2024. Chandgie will continue to oversee consumer and ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo and neighboring areas were hit by snowfall on Monday, disrupting public transportation and prompting Japan's weather agency to ( read original story ...)

Both will appear on the already announced March 31 ABEMA-TV card from Nagoya International Conference Hall in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. Ginjiro Shigeoka (10-0, 8KOs) will attempt the first defense of his ... ( read original story ...)