Favourites to tread with caution as final beckons Oct 28, 2009
Al Ittihad go into their semi-final second leg against Japans Nagoya Grampus today with a 6-2 advantage, thanks to a hat-trick from skipper Mohammed Noor ... Captain marvel: Al Ittihads skipper Mohammed Noor scored a hat-trick against Nagoya Grampus in the semi-final first leg in Jeddah on Oct. 21 ... Despite sitting pretty, Al Ittihads Argentine coach Gabriel Calderon cautioned that they still have their work cut out against a Nagoya side playing in front of their home fans. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Robotic craft mimics falling maple seeds Oct 24, 2009
Aug. 3: The kitchen of a ramen shop in Nagoya, Japan is run by robots. Msnbc. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Kennedy scores but Nagoya routed by Saudi rivals Oct 22, 2009
Socceroo Josh Kennedy playing for Nagoya Grampus fights for the ball against Al Ittihad players Obaid Al Shamrani, left, and Rashed Al Rahab ... The other semi-final in Jeddah between Al Ittihad and Nagoya Grampus ended in the Saudi giants routing their Japanese rivals 6-2 ... In Jeddah Nagoya went into the lead on the quarter of the hour mark thanks to Joshua Kennedy, with Ahmad Hadid levelling for Saudi champions Al Ittihad ten minutes later. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pohang, Al Ittihad eye healthy lead in semis first-leg Oct 21, 2009
SEOUL: South Koreas Pohang Steelers are determined to make the most of playing at home in their AFC Champions League semi-final today, as are Saudi giants Al Ittihad who host Japans Nagoya Grampus ... Saudi champions Al Ittihad start as firm favourites in the other semi against Nagoya after their resounding 4-0 victory over Uzbek heavyweights Pakhtakor in their quarter-final second-leg ... Nagoya have their own injury worries with striker Keiji Tamada a doubt after injuring a rib while playing... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Global face for Asian Champions League semis Oct 20, 2009
South Korea's Pohang Steelers and Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia are aiming for a record third continental championship, while Nagoya Grampus of Japan and Qatar's Umm Salal want to celebrate a first win. Al Ittihad, led by former Argentina defender Gabriel Calderon, host Nagoya in Jeddah on Wednesday in the first ever Asian Champions League matchup featuring teams from two of the traditional soccer powers of the region ... Nagoya, a team coached by former Yugoslav international Dragan Stojkovic, is... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Benitez sees red as teenage tearaway spells double trouble forLiverpool Oct 1, 2009
au/news/sport/football/kennedy-fires-nagoya-in-acl-finals/2009/10/01/1253989985272 ... Kennedy fires Nagoya in ACL finals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Scolari to debut in AFC Champions League Sep 22, 2009
Asian powerhouse Japan is guaranteed at least one team in the semi-finals, with Kawasaki Frontale taking on fellow J-League side Nagoya Grampus in their quarter-final first leg clash ... "Our opponents are Nagoya this time and it's a game between J-League clubs. Hopefully, we can beat them to reach the semi-finals. Our goal is to win the final at the national stadium to win a berth in the Club World Cup." ... Nagoya's Serbian coach Dragan Stojkovic is confident about his team's chances, despite... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Toyota buys stake in Tube Investments Sep 21, 2009
In an open market transaction sealed on BSE, Nagoya, Japan, based Toyota Tsusho Corp acquired 27 lakh shares at Rs 70. 77 apiece, BSE bulk deal data shows. (India Times)
Socceroos expect to share duties as clubs beckon Aug 11, 2009
" All of Trapattoni's squad, with the exception of McDonald's Celtic team-mate Aiden McGeady, are based in England, including Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given, Wolves duo Kevin Doyle and Kevin Foley and Spurs' Robbie Keane. With Celtic opening their domestic campaign against Aberdeen on Saturday and facing a tough Champions League play-off encounter with Arsenal three days later, McDonald is unlikely to play a full game as he searches for a maiden international goal in 14 appearances for... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
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Also marching will be high schools bands, representatives from Nagoya, Japan, one of Los Angeles sister cities, as well as the 2009 Nisei Week Queen and Court. But the main attraction will be the Nebuta, or illuminated Japanese floats. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
* JAL announces US$1 billion loss Aug 8, 2009
JAL said it would reduce flights on eight international routes within Asia from Oct. 25 and suspend services between Nagoya in central Japan and Paris as well as between Nagoya and Seoul. It will also cut the number of flights on six domestic routes and downsize to smaller planes on 14 international passenger routes and one domestic route. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Japan Airlines Posts Biggest Loss in Six Years as Overseas Travel Plummets Aug 8, 2009
The airline will eliminate flights to Paris and Seoul from Nagoya and reduce service to India and China from Tokyo after sales from international passengers plummeted 46 percent ... It is also ending two Nagoya services and its Osaka-London service due to shrinking demand. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Japan Airlines posts US$1b loss in Q1, announces drastic cuts to flights Aug 7, 2009
com - Japan Airlines posts US#dollar;1b loss in Q1, announces drastic cuts to flights. Japan Airlines posts US 1b loss in Q1, announces drastic cuts to flights Posted: 07 August 2009 1254 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Earnings Dropped Worldwide in Second Quarter as Job Losses Hurt Consumers Jul 7, 2009
The numbers will look really ugly, said , an analyst at Tokai Tokyo Research Center in Nagoya, who expects Toyota to post a loss comparable to the 766 billion yen ($8 billion) in the quarter ended in March. the only major U.S. automaker that hasnt filed bankruptcy, is gaining market share from its distressed domestic rivals, said , a Chicago-based auto analyst for Barclays Capital. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Konishiki to lead Japan campaign Jul 4, 2009
This time, Marriott joins with partners Japan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Polynesian Cultural Center for a drive through three key Japanese cities Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo in October. "Led by Hawai'i's favorite son, Konishiki, Marriott's Spirit of Aloha Tour will bring a wave of good will to Japan in promoting Hawai'i as a great vacation destination for travelers seeking to explore the romance and culture of the Hawaiian Islands while enjoying the luxury of a Marriott Hawaii resort," said... (Honolulu Advertiser)
JAL and JR Tokai Team Up to Boost Inbound Tourist Demand Jun 16, 2009
The core of JR Centralfs operations is the Tokaido Shinkansen, the main transportation artery linking Japanfs principal metropolitan areas of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. The Company also operates a network of conventional railway centered on the Nagoya and Shizuoka areas. (JCN Network, Japan)
Panasonic Announces Eco Ideas Declaration in Asia Pacific Jun 16, 2009
The company's shares are listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE:PC) stock exchanges. For more information on the company and the Panasonic brand, visit the company's website at. (JCN Network, Japan)
Japan Plays Down Swine Flu Threat to Curb Panic; Tokyo Confirms Third Case May 22, 2009
Japans largest mobile-phone operator, canceled four press conferences to announce new phone models in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka, the company said in a today, citing the widening flu outbreak. Its true that the new flu is causing inconvenience in western Japan, Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister said in Tokyo today. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Japan closes 4000 schools May 19, 2009
"The virus's spread to Tokyo is near certain, and it would be little wonder if the virus had already landed in Tokyo undetected," said Yukihiro Nishiyama, a virologist at Nagoya University in central Japan. "Of course, there is no need to overreact, but authorities and people in the capital should go ahead with their preparation," Nishiyama told AFP.. (iAfrica.com)
* Former president cancels Japan trip after falling sick May 16, 2009
He first visited Okayama Prefecture in April 2001 to seek treatment for heart disease and made a second trip between December 2004 and January 2005 to several Japanese cities, including Nagoya and Kyoto. During his 2007 trip, Lee also visited the controversial war memorial, Yasukuni Shrine, to pay his respects to his older brother, who died fighting for the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Local Industry News & Notes for Sunday, April 26, 2009 May 3, 2009
Marriott will team up with Japan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Polynesian Cultural Center on the Japan tour that will launch in September with stops in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Niigata. The continuation of the U.S. tour will set off in January 2010 in Phoenix and end in Salt Lake City a month later with stops in Tucson, Albuquerque, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, St. Louis, Omaha, and Denver. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Japan expects slump in economy Apr 28, 2009
The Nagoya victory is a boost for the opposition Democratic Party ... But the party won a key by-election at the weekend, when Takashi Kawamura was elected to the the post of mayor of the central city of Nagoya. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Toyota USA brings former top executive out of retirement Apr 10, 2009
Mr. Inaba is currently president of an airport in Nagoya, Japan. Mr. Michels said it is uncommon for an executive who retires from Toyota to return to the company. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Mariners face full Frontale assault Apr 6, 2009
After Saturday's 3-1 J-League victory over Nagoya Grampus, Kawasaki plan to extend their two-point group lead over the Mariners and Tianjin Teda, with Pohang Steelers a further point back ... " His sources say Nagoya-born star striker Jong Tae-se - who controversially elected to play for North Korea - could miss the match after an arduous recent schedule. No such concerns exist for the Mariners, who have no injured players and only Matt Simon and Pedj Bojic unavailable due to suspension. "It's... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sydney hope new signing is gold Kisel Apr 4, 2009
Meanwhile, the Newcastle Jets are hoping their debut win in the Asian Champions League will give them the momentum to successfully handle the challenge presented by Japanese giants Nagoya Grampus on Tuesday. The Jets gave their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages a huge boost with a 2-0 win over Ulsan Hyundai three weeks ago, pushing them into third spot - only a point behind Nagoya and Beijing Guoan ... "If we can get three points over in Nagoya, it would be a huge achievement and would... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pro-Tibetan rallies mark anniversary of uprising Mar 10, 2009
In Japan, Buddhist monks prayed for peace in Tibet at a temple in Nagoya, 170 miles (270 kilometers) west of Tokyo. Demonstrations were also held over the weekend in Tokyo. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Wenger fears for football Mar 8, 2009
" Arsenal does not employ private security, unlike teams like Manchester United, the paper said, adding that Wenger thought this was the responsibility of the state. "You rely on the internal security of the country where you are," he said. He added that he had previously experienced security worries when he was manager of Japanese side Nagoya Grampus in the mid-1990s. "I remember when I was in Japan, I had this problem as well because we had at that stage somebody who had all the machinery and... (iAfrica.com)
British diplomat arrested over 'anti-Semitic' rant Feb 10, 2009
Rob Domloge, Nagoya, Japan. This is a ridiculous misuse of the legislation. (Times Online)
Canadian citizenship and children born abroad Feb 8, 2009
Ms. Galloway quotes Allan Nichols, the executive director of the Canadian Expat Association, as saying: "Hundreds of thousands of Canadians will be affected by these rules. These people may be working or volunteering abroad temporarily. "My own children will be affected," said Mr. Nichols, whose son and daughter were born outside of Nagoya, Japan, where he was working as a consolidator for a travel agency. "They were born abroad, but, of course, live in Canada. As bilingual (English-Japanese)... (Globe and Mail -- National)
