Month: January 2019

Series 2700s to refresh Shikoku express services  Railway Gazette International

JAPAN: Regional operator JR Shikoku unveiled its two pre-series Series 2700 diesel multiple-units on January 23. Now undergoing test running, the…

TENNIS/ World No. 1 Osaka looks forward to time away from court：The Asahi Shimbun  Asahi Shimbun

MELBOURNE, Australia–With no more immediate worlds to conquer, newly minted world No. 1 tennis player Naomi Osaka is looking forward to her favorite …

Osaka Keen to Host Casino, Other Japanese Prefectures Still Reluctant  Casino News Daily

Japanese cities and prefectures consider their participation in the upcoming bidding process to host the nation’s first casinos. Japan’s Osaka, Wakayama, and …

Japanese premier resolves to end hostility with Russia  Yeni Şafak English

Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe on Monday resolved to end years-long hostility with Russia, according to local media reports. In his policy speech delivered to the …