Tag: Yokohama

A large group of sumo wrestlers were traveling to a sports festival. Japan Airlines added an extra flight over concerns about their combined weight. ( read original story ...)

Jordan Thompson upset ninth-ranked Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-4 in the opening round of the Japan Open on Monday for his second win over a top-10 opponent this season. ( read original story ...)

The Allied tribunal in postwar Tokyo was modelled on the one in Nuremberg. That was the first mistake. ( read original story ...)

Russia has joined China in imposing restrictions on the import of fish and seafood from Japan, Russia's agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said on Monday. ( read original story ...)

WNBA and Olympic legend Sue Bird turns 43 and tennis star Naomi Osaka turns 26, among the famous birthdays for Oct. 16. ( read original story ...)

The sun had barely risen over the metropolis of Osaka, a vibrant city known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. But as the bustle of the morning commute started, something ... ( read original story ...)

Amid the bustling city life of Tokyo, a unique program has been breathing new life into nursing homes, bringing together the old and the young in an extraordinary symbiotic relationship. Sompo Care, a ... ( read original story ...)

The world's largest car maker has teased its vision of an electric Gazoo Racing sports car, and a new electric SUV, for the Tokyo motor show. ( read original story ...)

Like the hum of the city beneath the rising sun, the Tokyo Stock Market buzzed with activity. Yet, as the day wore on, the energy waned, replaced by a growing unease. The Nikkei average, the heartbeat ... ( read original story ...)

The twilight creeps over Tokyo’s bustling Kabukicho district as the neon lights begin to twinkle, casting a vibrant glow on the throng of junior high and high school students congregating in its many ... ( read original story ...)

Concerns over fuel capacity with 27 120kg wrestlers onboard led to national carrier taking the ‘unusual step’ of transferring sumo rikishi to another flight ... ( read original story ...)

Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is at its lowest since he took office, according to a series of polls a week ahead of two special elections that are likely to sway his decision on ... ( read original story ...)

In the bustling city of Tokyo, where towering skyscrapers meet ancient temples, an election for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly recently took centre stage. The election saw a riveting contest unfold, ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks fell sharply in the morning, reflecting investor moves to avert risks amid growing uncertainty about the global economy after the Israel-Hamas conflict intensified over ... ( read original story ...)

The morning of October 16th in Tokyo was not marked by the usual hustle and bustle of traders, brokers, and analysts. The usual frenetic energy gave way to a subdued atmosphere, more akin to a storm ... ( read original story ...)

The floodlights at the stadium flickered to life, casting long shadows on the pristine green turf. The stage was set for an epic clash between two titans of Japanese football – Yokohama F・Marinos and ... ( read original story ...)