New shinkansen to use revolutionary simple stations

An exterior plan for intermediate stations on the maglev bullet train route is seen in this image provided courtesy of JR Tokai. Intermediate stations for Japan's future magnetically levitated (maglev) bullet train will be small, simple and ...

A new type of school for office workers, Nagoya Morning University, was established in mid-April in the city's business district. The first course on offer is geared toward town revitalization, and all 35 places were quickly filled by employees ...

Old Navy, the largest casual clothing retailer in the United States, opened two outlets in the Chubu region on April 25 in what appears to be a foray aimed at leveraging its fashion sense, high quality and low prices in central Honshu. One of the ...

TOKYO (Nikkei)--A number of redevelopment projects are now under way in cities such as Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. Developers should take this opportunity to focus on enhancing the charms of local communities. Redevelopment projects can enhance ...

I was recently asked to give a lecture at the Nagoya City Science Museum, and before the time came for my talk I was invited to the planetarium, a huge globe that was added to the museum two years ago. Thirty-five meters in diameter, this ...

Global provider of business communications and collaboration systems and services, Avaya has announced that Japanese eyeglasses wholesale, Nagoya Gankyo is improving its customer service and strengthening relationships with its customers through an ...

The cherry-blossom parties may be winding down, but revelers in Nagoya don't have to give up on the fun quite yet. On April 6 and 7, the annual Kakuozan Spring Festival takes place in Chikusa Ward. While hanami (cherry-blossom viewing) parties are ...

TMC Installs Electric Mobility Sharing Station at Toyota City Model Eco District Toyota City, Japan, May 7, 2013-Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces that it has installed a Smart Mobility Park electric mobility charging station at Toyota ...

Mori Seiki Co., Ltd. Head Office: 2-35-16 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City 450-0002, Japan TEL: +81(0)52-587-1830 FAX: +81(0)52-587-1833 May 20, 2013 Mori Seiki will begin taking orders for the MAX3000 machining center ideal for mass production on ...