Buoyed by the impact of higher selling prices and increased sales volumes, Yokohama Rubber posted double-digit gains in operating income and sales for the three-month period ended Sept. 30, ... ( read original story ...)
Giants looking at hard-throwing pitcher Kodai Senga of Japan
The San Francisco Giants ’ well-chronicled pursuit of big-time hitters including Aaron Judge has overshadowed the fact they also need another high-end starting pitcher after Carlos Rodón opted out of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber reports record business profit in 9-month 2022 figures
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. has reported nine-month 2022 financial results showing record profitability. Despite a 23.6 per cent decline in operating profit to 45.3 billion yen, Yokohama reported a ... ( read original story ...)
Live-Size Moving Gundam Statue Recreates The Witch From Mercury’s Pose
Gundam Factory Yokohama, the facility which houses a life-size, moving RX-78-2 Gundam statue, will hold special night shows based on Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury from November 24 to ... ( read original story ...)
Russian ambassador blames Japan for strained relations
Russia's ambassador to Tokyo blamed Japan on Friday for straining relations between the countries by imposing sanctions on Moscow over its war with Ukraine. Mikhail Galuzin also accused the United ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan to trim production at U.S. plant over chips shortage
Nissan Motor Co's logo is displayed at Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s what it’s like staying inside the ‘sleep pods’ at a Tokyo train station
Small, private booths that provide rest and temporary refuge in the middle of a busy train station in Japan are fascinating the internet, with some considering taking time out of their travel plans ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s new Dragon Capital restaurant complex looks like fairy tale, sounds like dream come true
Packed with entertainment complexes, shopping centers, and nightlife options, as well being home to the world’s busiest train station and one of Tokyo’s best parks, the Shinjuku neighborhood is ... ( read original story ...)
Welcome back to Japan
For tourism-dependent businesses in Tokyo, the reopening to foreign visitors is a relief After nearly three years of heavy pandemic restrictions, Japan reopened its borders to independent foreign ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank, NEC, Sony, Toyota + more team up for Rapidus, Japan’s bid for next-gen chip domination
As the tech war between the U.S. and China intensifies, Japan has spotted an opening to build a viable alternative for semiconductors -- not least so that its own consumer electronics firms do not run ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank returns to profit as investments rebound
Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group has reported a 3 trillion yen, or $21 billion, profit for the July-September quarter, a sharp reversal from its loss a year ago ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to invest $500 million to manufacture advanced chips
Japan said on Friday it will invest an initial 70 billion yen ($500 million) in a new semiconductor venture led by tech firms including Sony Group Corp and NEC Corp as it rushes to re-assert itself as ... ( read original story ...)
Fast fashion giant Shein to open first physical store in Tokyo
Online fast-fashion behemoth Shein will open its first ever permanent physical store on Sunday, setting up shop in one of Tokyo’s most-popular areas as it seeks to live up to a lofty valuation that’s ... ( read original story ...)
4 arrested for allegedly indecently assaulting co-worker, ripping underwear in Tokyo
Four workers for a major Japanese moving firm who allegedly indecently assaulted a co-worker, ripping his underwear, have been arrested, poli ... ( read original story ...)
Japan vies for ‘last chance’ as major global chip producer
Japan is investing 70 billion yen ($490 million) to beef up semiconductor development and production, setting up a consortium that brings together Toyota, Sony and other major companies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Oct consumer inflation likely to hit four-decade high – Reuters poll
Japan's core consumer inflation rate is expected to hit a forty-year high in October as a weak yen pushed up raw material costs for companies, leaving some with little option but to pass those on to ... ( read original story ...)