Navitime Japan Co., Ltd. has released its Navitime Spot Search Ranking 2025, which identifies the most frequently searched travel destinations within Japan. The study is based on data from navigation service spot searches by both Japanese and international travelers. The results reveal Universal Studios Japan (USJ) as the leading tourist spot, followed by Nara Park and the Fushimi Inari Shrine. […]
Toyota Announces Special Sebastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition GR Yaris
Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has announced a special Sebastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition of the GR Yaris, which was unveiled as an under-development prototype at the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), Round 1: Rallye Monte-Carlo. The vehicle is a commemorative edition to honor driver Sebastien Ogier’s record tying ninth World Rally Championship (WRC). Ogier clinched his latest title […]
2026 Japan Prize Laureates Announced
The Japan Prize Foundation has announced the laureates of the prestigious 2026 Japan Prize. The honorees encompass distinguished researchers from the fields of electronics, information, communication, and life sciences. The award in the field of Electronics, Information, and Communication has been granted to Prof. Cynthia Dwork from the United States. Prof. Dwork is acclaimed for her pioneering research which advances […]
Eisai Enters Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for the Tenth Time
Eisai Co., Ltd., a pharmaceutical company based in Tokyo has been found its place yet again in the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100) list. This marks the tenth time Eisai has achieved this recognition. The Global 100 list is assembled and published by Corporate Knights, Inc., a Canadian media and investment advisory company. This ranking […]
Honda to End Fuel Cell Production
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has made a major business decision. The automaker announced it would cease production of a current model of fuel cell system, produced at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC (FCSM) in the U.S., before the end of 2026. The production facility is a joint venture between Honda and General Motors (GM). Honda’s decision to discontinue the fuel […]
Tanaka to Showcase Radiopaque Materials at MD&M West 2026
Precious metal materials manufacturer Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies Co., Ltd., plans to make its mark on the medical device industry. The company has announced it will display its advanced precious metal materials for medical devices at Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West 2026, taking place from February 3-5 at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California. The products making their debut […]
Mitsubishi Heavy Breaches New Ground with Mobile Seaport Bridge and Clean Power Research
In a significant move marking the company’s footprint in innovative maritime solutions, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Transportation and Construction Engineering, Ltd. (MHI-TC), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has delivered a self-propelled mobile seaport passenger boarding bridge, Mitsubishi Marine Bridge (MMB), to Yokohama City. The new-age facility started its service on January 13, 2026. The MMB, showcasing the company’s […]
Rohm Introduces Wide SOA MOSFETs for AI Servers Packaged Compactly
Rohm Co., Ltd. has announced the development of the RS7P200BM, a 100V power MOSFET which boasts an industry-leading safe operating area (SOA) performance. This MOSFET is encapsulated in a compact 5060-size (5.0mm x 6.0mm) package making it an optimal choice for hot-swap circuits in AI servers that use 48V power supplies and for industrial equipment power supplies that require battery […]
Honda Announces Partnership with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team for 2026 Season
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced a new partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team in an event held on January 20 in Tokyo, Japan. The collaboration represents a fusion of resources, expertise and brand prominence, with Honda’s technological capabilities and Aston Martin’s foothold in Formula One racing expected to amplify the performance and competitiveness of the Aston Martin Aramco […]
Mitsubishi Motors Hits Record Sales in Vietnam
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, through its subsidiary Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam Co., Ltd., has posted record sales in Vietnam for the second consecutive year in 2025. The company announced a retail sale of 44,107 vehicles in the calendar year 2025. This is a seven percent increase from the previous year, underscoring Mitsubishi Motors’ expanding foothold in the Vietnamese market.
Nuvoton Launches High-Power Ultraviolet Laser to Boost Semiconductor Production
Nuvoton Technology Corporation Japan (NTCJ) announced on January 20 the commencement of mass production for its high-power ultraviolet semiconductor laser. The laser boasts industry-leading optical output in a 9.0-mm diameter CAN package, or a TO-9. The product is unique in its achievement of high output power, short wavelength, and long lifetime, a trio of factors previously believed hard to attain […]
Denso Joins Autosar as Core Partner to Promote Standardization of Automotive Software
Denso Corporation, a prominent player in the global automotive sector, has announced it will join Autosar as a Core Partner. Autosar, which stands for AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture, is a worldwide standard and software framework for the automobile industry. This strategic partnering is a significant leap in modifying the international standardization of vehicle software. The partnership with Autosar, which took […]
Mitsubishi Corporation Acquires Aethon’s Shale Gas Business in Louisiana and Texas
In an apparent move to strengthen its foothold in the energy sector, Mitsubishi Corporation said it has agreed to acquire all equity interests in Aethon III LLC, Aethon United LP, and related entities and interests, collectively known as Aethon. The strategic decision marks a significant expansion of Mitsubishi Corporation’s operations in the American gas market, particularly in the lucrative Haynesville […]
Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team Unveils Landmark Campaign for 10th Season
The newly redesigned Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team is set to embark on its 10th season of competition. The anticipated season opener is the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship, an event famed for its challenging twists and turns. The season’s launch, taking place at the iconic Rallye Monte-Carlo, will occur from January 22 through 25. This race is a […]
MHI Thermal Systems Broadens KXZ3 Air-Conditioner Line-Up for Foreign Markets
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, is expanding its KXZ3 Series of building-use multi-split air-conditioners, according to a January 17, 2026 announcement. The product expansion is meant to meet growing demand in overseas markets, reflecting a notable shift in strategy for MHI Thermal Systems. The multi-split air-conditioners in question […]
