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Suzuki's New Across Plug-In Hybrid SUV Is A Rebadged Toyota RAV4

Suzuki has revealed the new Across plug-in hybrid SUV for the European market, the first product to come out of the company's partnership with Toyota.

Nissan Slams Reports Of Conspiracy Against Carlos Ghosn

Nissan has denied recent media reports that suggested a conspiracy within the company to oust former chairman Carlos Ghosn.

Can A Stock Porsche 991 Turbo S Beat A 700 HP Nissan GT-R?

While the 992-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S was recently introduced, the 991 model remains one of the quickest-accelerating production vehicles ever. However, can it compete with a Nissan GT-R modified to deliver roughly 700 hp?

2021 Subaru Ascent Review | Price, specs, features and photos

The 2021 Subaru Ascent doesn't really stand above and beyond the crowded field of three-row family crossovers. There are those that make a bolder statement outside, that are more luxurious inside and that are better to drive. Some are even more spacious or versatile. Frankly, it's hard not to point...

Nissan officials answer to angry shareholders on red ink, Ghosn scandal

TOKYO — Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida told shareholders Monday he is giving up half his pay after the Japanese automaker sank into the red amid plunging sales and plant closures in Spain and Indonesia.

Ford, VW, Honda and BMW will stay neutral on challenges to Trump emissions rule

WASHINGTON — Four major automakers will not take a position on legal challenges to the Trump administration's decision to dramatically weaken Obama-era fuel economy standards but want to weigh in on any court fix, according to a document seen by Reuters.The Trump administration in March finalized rollback of U.S. vehicle...

Revisit historic vehicles on this Sunday's episode of The Autoblog Show
"The Autoblog Show" returns to Fios TV this Sunday for its eighth episode, this time featuring some vehicles of old.We revisit the 1966 Ford GT 40 win at Le Mans…
2021 Subaru Ascent pricing announced, starts at $32,295
The 2021 Subaru Ascent, the brand's three-row midsize SUV, adds lane-centering (which works in conjunction with the adaptive cruise control) and lane-keep assist to its standard-equipment list. Curve-adaptive headlights are…

PS5 Pre-Orders Might Be Going Live Soon

Now that the Sony PS5 has been more or less revealed in full, the next thing gamers are probably wondering...

Sony Confirms Plans For A New A7S Camera This Summer

Sony’s A7 series of mirrorless cameras come in a variety of models. If you’re a low-light photographer or someone who...

Stadia Controller Will Now Work Wirelessly On Android Devices

While wired controllers on home consoles is acceptable, it is a bit strange when it comes to mobile because it...

Nintendo's President Apologizes For Joy-Con Drift Issues

During Nintendo’s financial Q&A, the company’s president has since come forward to officially apologize for the issues that gamers were...

Kuma River in Kumamoto overflowing

Local authorities say the Kuma River in the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto is overflowing at seven locations along its...

Landslides, floods reported in Kyushu

Authorities in parts of Kyushu, southwestern Japan, have issued evacuation orders following reports of landslides and flooding.Several houses have been...

Heavy rain emergency warning issued for Kyushu
Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued a heavy rain emergency warning for parts of Kumamoto and Kagoshima Prefectures in the Kyushu region. The once-in-decades deluge is the highest warning level on a scale of 1 to 5.Authorities are calling on people in the designated areas to evacuate or remain in safe areas. The warning has been issued for 16 municipalities in…
124 new coronavirus cases in Tokyo
Officials in Tokyo are reporting 124 new cases on Friday. It's the highest daily tally since a national state of emergency was lifted in late May.The number is sparking concerns that the capital may be on the verge of a second wave of infections.
Japan to shift from coal to renewable energy
Japan's industry minister says his ministry plans to study drawing up a roadmap to reduce coal-fired power generation, while aiming to accelerate a shift toward renewable energy.Kajiyama Hiroshi was speaking to reporters on Friday about the ministry's drastic review of energy generation.
Heavy rain expected in wide areas of Japan
Japanese weather officials say heavy rain and thunderstorms will hit some parts of Japan's Pacific Coast through Saturday, raising the risk of mudslides.The Meteorological Agency says warm and humid air has flown into the front and the low-pressure system, creating an unstable atmospheric condition mostly in western Japan.

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Tokyo Olympic official: Decision to hold can wait

A senior official of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee says a final decision on whether to hold the Games or not can wait until sometime between March and June next year.Endo Toshiaki, special representative of the committee's president, was speaking to reporters after he met Prime Minister Abe Shinzo in Tokyo on Wednesday.

Japan karate body to redo Olympic qualification

Japan's karate governing body says it will redo some of its qualification processes for next year's Tokyo Olympics following a decision by the sport's international body.The Japan Karatedo Federation announced on Monday that it will nullify the qualification of two athletes in the kumite category.

Rugby star chooses medical career over Olympics
Japanese rugby player Fukuoka Kenki says he will follow through with his decision to become a medical doctor. In return, he has given up on playing for the Japanese Rugby Sevens squad in next year's Tokyo Olympic Games.In last year's Rugby World Cup, the 27-year-old…
OLYMPICS Tokyo Game head says 80% of facilities lined up for 2021
About 80 percent of the facilities needed for next year's postponed Tokyo Olympics have been lined up, the president of the organizing committee said Friday. Two of the largest venues have not yet been secured, however.
Survey: 65% of Olympic sponsors unsure about 2021
An NHK survey shows that about two-thirds of corporate sponsors of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics have not decided whether to extend their contracts with the Organizing Committee beyond December, following the Games' postponement to 2021.NHK conducted a survey of 78 Olympic and Paralympic…
Companies to cut para-sports sponsorships
NHK has learned that companies sponsoring Japan's para-sports have reduced or suggested they would reduce financial support to organizations participating in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.Many of the organizations participating in the Paralympics do not have sufficient financial resources. More than half of them count on…
IOC to finalize new 2020 Olympic plan in September
NHK has learned that the International Olympic Committee plans to finalize in September a new plan for the 2020 Tokyo Games. The coronavirus pandemic forced organizers to push back the Games by one year.The Tokyo Olympics are now scheduled to open in July next year…

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GOHAN LAB Steak of lean beef: Sugar turns meat brown, enhancing aroma, flavor

When cooking steak at home, lean meat is a recommended choice. Parts labeled as "beef round" ("momo") or "rump" ("rampu") are lean meat fit for steak. While the round is simple and light, the rump covering the hip to the rump is richer and softer.

Japanese Dessert Trends You Should Know About

The bubble tea craze has taken Japan by storm — so much so that it was even one of the symbols featured by a doll maker in Tokyo who represented Japan’s trending topics through ornate hina dolls. It comes as no surprise, then, that tapioca was named the country's Dish of the Year in 2019.

GOHAN LAB/ Shrimp risotto: A guide on how to pick the right ingredients
Editor's note: The theme of Gohan Lab is to help people make simple, tasty "gohan" (meals).
Pork belly and potato sandwich a popular breakfast item in Peru
Those yet to experience the pleasure of Peruvian dishes may be surprised to learn that restaurants in Lima were named the world's sixth and seventh best last year. Two eateries in the country's capital earned spots on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list compiled by a British magazine last year, proving Peruvian cuisine is something not to be missed if you're…
Guests enjoy Japanese cuisine in court banquet
International guests at Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony have been served Japanese cuisine at a court banquet.The first of four "Kyoen-no-gi" banquets started just after 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday at the Imperial Palace.
Milan pasta with tomato sauce has a simple but profound flavor
In a mansion standing in a prime location in Milan, a servant polishes silver tableware while a personal chef shows off his skills for the epicurean family that calls it home. It's not a scene from a film, but a snippet out of the daily life that chef Tetsuo Ota experienced in his early 30s. At that time, Ota, who is…
Rice and bamboo shoots, sweet yet bitter, heralds arrival of spring
Although it was not quite in season yet, the freshly parboiled bamboo shoot tasted amazingly sweet. The subtle tang in the aftertaste suggested the arrival of spring. Rice cooked with large pieces of bamboo shoots, complete with the vivid young leaf buds of Japanese pepper, is also a feast for the eyes.

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Museums collect items from the nation's wartime home front

Yoshiaki Seien found 100 old posters in his storehouse that were collected by his father, who worked as the local head of a civil defense unit during World War II.The...

Performers forgo high fives with fans out of fear of coronavirus

High fives and handshakes with fans are taboo amid the spread of the new coronovirus, as entertainers are being forced to take precautions against infection.The all-female Takarazuka Revue Co. theater...

MARTIAL ARTS/ Mighty Mouse, Alvarez set for Japan debuts

LOS ANGELES--Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez will make their One Championship debuts at the mixed martial arts promotion's first show in Japan on March 31. One Championship on Wednesday revealed several...

Kamen Joshi’s Nanaka Kawamura wins mixed martial arts match at Deep Jewels 18

Kamen Joshi member Nanaka Kawamura won her mixed martial arts match at the Deep Jewels 18 fighting event on December 3.Kawamura is the first active idol to participate in this...

Can Nishikido Ryo's English skills improve in 6 months? Akanishi Jin takes on the challenge

A new project called 'AlterNative English' has started on N/A's (Nishikido Ryo and Akanishi Jin) official YouTube channel.

Former Keyakizaka46 member Nagasawa Nanako to get married in August

Nagasawa Nanako (23) who graduated from Keyakizaka46 in March, updated her Instagram account announcing that she will be getting married in August.

SixTONES 2nd single to be released on July 22

SixTONES' second single "NAVIGATOR" will be released on July 22.

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Aimyon reveals live footage for 'Harunohi'

Aimyon has revealed the live footage for "Harunohi" as well as the off-shot movie from her live DVD & Blu-ray 'AIMYON TOUR 2019 -SIXTH SENSE STORY- IN YOKOHAMA ARENA' to drop on July 8.

Actor Shiga Kotaro passes away at age 71

It's been reported that actor Shiga Kotaro passed away on April 20 at 8:20 pm due to aspiration pneumonia. He was 71 years old. His agency stated, "After receiving surgery for cerebral thrombosis last April, he had been working hard in rehab aiming for complete recovery. However, that was not fulfilled. We would like to respectfully make this announcement while being grateful...

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