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2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland priced at $46,565

2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland priced at $46,565

Toyota believes there are enough minivan drivers out there with dreams of conquering dirt paths that it created the 2022 Sienna Woodland Special Edition. Special shocks create 6.9 inches of ground clearance, putting the sylvan trim right there with the Jeep Renegade, to go with standard all-wheel drive and 18-inch...

2022 Genesis GV70, raging at VW ID.4 tech and thoughts on a new Lexus LFA | Autoblog Podcast #696

2022 Genesis GV70, raging at VW ID.4 tech and thoughts on a new Lexus LFA | Autoblog Podcast #696

In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Senior Editor James Riswick. This week, they talk about driving the Genesis GV70, VW ID.4 and VW Taos. They talk about ways Chevy could "fix" the Camaro. James ranked all the James Bond films based solely on...

Fering Pioneer breaks new ground in expedition off-roaders

Fering Pioneer breaks new ground in expedition off-roaders

A team of engineers in the UK led by Ben Scott-Geddes had supercar backgrounds, Scott-Geddes having worked on the McLaren F1, BMW LMS racer, Caparo T1, and Ferrari SF90, his crew bearing similar go-fast résumés. Instead of making what they knew, however, they made a left turn and headed for...

2022 Nissan Frontier Review | A truck for people who like to drive

2022 Nissan Frontier Review | A truck for people who like to drive

The 2022 Nissan Frontier represents the first redesign of Nissan's midsize pickup in many years. Although it still shares some bones with its predecessor, the changes are substantial enough that it's finally a serious competitor again. It features updated styling, a much higher-quality interior and a refined, powerful engine and...

Who Buys A Toyota Prius New In 2003 And Only Drives It 13k Miles?

Who Buys A Toyota Prius New In 2003 And Only Drives It 13k Miles?

The Toyota Prius has become ubiquitous on today’s roads, so when you come across one you probably don’t think much of it.

QOTD: Is Factory Navigation Still Relevant In The Age Of Android Auto And Apple CarPlay?

QOTD: Is Factory Navigation Still Relevant In The Age Of Android Auto And Apple CarPlay?

Modern automobiles are computers on wheels and that revolution was spearheaded by navigation systems.

Technology

Canon Patents A Gimbal With An Interchangeable Lens System

Canon Patents A Gimbal With An Interchangeable Lens System

There are many gimbals in the market today, and for the most part, they’re sold separately from the camera. This...

Nintendo Rolls Out A Hospital-Friendly Console

Nintendo Rolls Out A Hospital-Friendly Console

For those unfamiliar, the Starlight Nintendo console was actually rolled out back in 2019 where it was initially available at...

Seasonal Greetings from Xperia Blog

Seasonal Greetings from Xperia Blog

We wanted to wish all of our readers a wonderful and restful break over Christmas and New Year. Those interested...

Toyota Unveils Their e-Palette Self-Driving Shuttles

Toyota Unveils Their e-Palette Self-Driving Shuttles

These are like mini buses that can fetch as many as 20 passengers at a time. They are transparent and...

Sport

1st Tokyo Games athlete hospitalized with COVID-19

1st Tokyo Games athlete hospitalized with COVID-19

The organizers of the Tokyo Paralympics have said that a Paralympian from overseas has been hospitalized since Tuesday after having tested positive for the coronavirus.The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games said on Thursday that this is the first case of COVID-19 hospitalization among athletes involved either in the Tokyo Olympics or Paralympics.

Kunieda into wheelchair tennis semis

Kunieda into wheelchair tennis semis

Japanese wheelchair tennis player Kunieda Shingo has advanced to the semifinals in men's singles. The 37-year-old is now just two wins away from his third gold medal in the event.Kunieda faced off against his longtime rival, France's Stephane Houdet. The two have played more than 60 times so far, including in the final of the 2012 London Games, which Kunieda...

  • Afghan para athlete competes in long jump

    Afghan para athlete competes in long jump

    Hossain Rasouli, one of two Afghan athletes competing in the Tokyo Paralympics, took part in the men's long jump event on Tuesday.The two athletes at one point gave up hope of competing in Tokyo, after the local Paralympic committee announced that there was no safe…

  • IPC pledges support for two Afghan athletes

    IPC pledges support for two Afghan athletes

    An official at the International Paralympic Committee says two Afghan athletes are grateful to be taking part in the Tokyo Games and the IPC will support them.IPC Chief Brand & Communications Officer Craig Spence spoke at a news conference on Sunday.

  • 2 Afghan athletes to participate in Tokyo Games

    2 Afghan athletes to participate in Tokyo Games

    The International Paralympic Committee said two Afghan athletes who were due to compete in the Tokyo Games arrived in Japan on Saturday. They once gave up their participation following the Taliban's takeover.The two are a male track athlete, Hossain Rasouli, and a female taekwondo athlete…

  • 2 Afghan athletes arrive in Japan for Paralympics

    2 Afghan athletes arrive in Japan for Paralympics

    Sources say two Afghan athletes who were due to compete in the Tokyo Paralympics have arrived in Japan. They once gave up their participation following the Taliban's takeover.The two are a male track athlete and a female taekwondo athlete.

  • Afghan athletes arrive in Japan for Paralympics

    Afghan athletes arrive in Japan for Paralympics

    Sources say two athletes from Afghanistan have arrived in Japan to compete in the Tokyo Paralympics. They once gave up the idea following the Taliban's takeover.

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News

LDP leadership candidates debate policy issues

LDP leadership candidates debate policy issues

The contenders in the leadership race for Japan's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party laid out their policies in a debate...

Chanthu becomes low pressure system

Chanthu becomes low pressure system

Japanese weather officials say Tropical Storm Chanthu turned into a low pressure system on Saturday afternoon.But they are urging people...

  • Tropical storm Chanthu lashes Japan

    Tropical storm Chanthu lashes Japan

    Tropical storm Chanthu is bringing driving rain and lashing winds to wide areas of Japan as it continues its course east across the archipelago.Weather officials say 35 millimeters of rain fell in Kushiro Town, Hokkaido, in the hour to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

  • Nighttime vaccine site targets students, workers

    Nighttime vaccine site targets students, workers

    A coronavirus vaccine site that operates only on Friday nights has opened in central Tokyo. Organizers say the aim is to boost inoculations among people who work or study during the day.The site, set up by Minato Ward in a banquet hall of the Tokyo Grand Hotel, is available from 7 p.m. through midnight every Friday. Advance reservations are required.

  • Analysis on tropical storm Chanthu

    Analysis on tropical storm Chanthu

    Click to watch our NHK World meteorologist Jonathan Oh provide the latest details on tropical storm Chanthu.

  • Tropical Storm Chanthu batters Japan

    Tropical Storm Chanthu batters Japan

    People across Japan are bracing for some potentially catastrophic weather. Tropical storm Chanthu has brought driving rain and lashing winds to western and central parts of the country. It made landfall in Kyushu on Friday evening and is barreling to the east.Officials urge people in the storm's path to be alert for landslides and flooding. An evacuation order was in…

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Cuisine

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

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

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.

  • Pork belly and potato sandwich a popular breakfast item in Peru

    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

    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

    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

    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.

  • Fried tofu pouch with green onion from the fabled fields of Kyoto

    Fried tofu pouch with green onion from the fabled fields of Kyoto

    Kujo green onions grow lushly on a patch of land in a residential area in Kyoto's Ukyo Ward. The field is owned by Genichi Nagasawa, 65, a farmer who produces Kyoyasai (heirloom vegetables of Kyoto) as well as daikon radish, turnips and other produce through organic farming.

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Martial Arts

MARTIAL ARTS/ Mighty Mouse, Alvarez set for Japan debuts

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’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...

Features

Asahi buys Fuller's beer business for $327 million

Asahi buys Fuller's beer business for $327 million

LONDON--Japanese brewer Asahi is buying the beer business of Britain's Fuller Smith & Turner's for 250 million pounds ($327 million), in a deal that includes its flagship London Pride.The deal...

Imperial Guard members show determination in Tokyo parade

Imperial Guard members show determination in Tokyo parade

About 250 Imperial Guard Headquarters members paraded solemnly through central Tokyo on Jan. 25 with unwavering determination ahead of the upcoming historical events in accordance with Emperor Akihito's abdication of...

Travel

Japan to suspend travel campaign nationwide

Japan to suspend travel campaign nationwide

Dec 14, 2020
Govt. to suspend domestic travel subsidy campaign

Govt. to suspend domestic travel subsidy campaign

Dec 14, 2020
Subsidy travel campaign in the spotlight

Subsidy travel campaign in the spotlight

Dec 11, 2020
Sapporo, Osaka travel limits might be extended

Sapporo, Osaka travel limits might be extended

Dec 11, 2020
Coronavirus panel discusses travel campaign

Coronavirus panel discusses travel campaign

Dec 11, 2020
Suga plans to extend Go To Travel campaign

Suga plans to extend Go To Travel campaign

Dec 3, 2020
High-risk groups urged to avoid Tokyo travel

High-risk groups urged to avoid Tokyo travel

Dec 2, 2020
Travel agents struggle due to campaign curbs

Travel agents struggle due to campaign curbs

Nov 25, 2020
Firms welcome restart of biz travel with China

Firms welcome restart of biz travel with China

Nov 25, 2020
Nishimura: Govt. curbing travel program

Nishimura: Govt. curbing travel program

Nov 24, 2020
People travel in Japan despite infection risks

People travel in Japan despite infection risks

Nov 23, 2020
Travel campaign under review as cases rise

Travel campaign under review as cases rise

Nov 22, 2020
Japan, China to allow mutual business travel

Japan, China to allow mutual business travel

Nov 7, 2020
'Go To Travel' campaign extension being mulled

'Go To Travel' campaign extension being mulled

Oct 30, 2020
Japan, China discussing resuming business travel

Japan, China discussing resuming business travel

Oct 21, 2020
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