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China's BYD to sell midsize electric bus in Japan

STORY: China's BYD to sell midsize electric bus in Japan SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. various of photos of the BYD electric buses in Kyoto STORYLINE: China's leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD will start to sell a new model of midsize electric bus in Japan to meet the growing demand for green public transportation. The J7 midsize electric bus tailored for the Japanese market has a range of 250 km and is priced at 36.5 million Japanese yen (about 240,000 U.S. dollars), according to a press conference of BYD Japan Co., Ltd. on Tuesday. The model is set to begin accepting reservations starting from Jan. 1, 2024, with deliveries expected in the fall of 2025. The Chinese auto giant made its entry into the Japanese electric bus market in 2015 by delivering five electric buses in Kyoto. Currently, BYD holds a share of over 70 percent in the Japanese electric bus market and aims

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CHINA-SHANXI-CHENGNI INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)

(230216) -- YUNCHENG, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Lin Tao (L) and his father Lin Yongmao making a Chengni inkstone in Guangcun Village of Xinjiang County in Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, Nov. 14, 2015 (upper) and Lin Tao (L) communicating with his son Lin Xiaolin on the craft of making Chengni inkstone in Guangcun Village, Feb. 14, 2023 (lower, photo taken by Yang Chenguang). Chengni inkstone, one of the "four famous inkstones" in China, is known for its fine texture which can reduce harm done to the brush. Due to various reasons, the time-honored craft of making Chengni inkstone had once been lost and was later brought back by Lin Yongmao and his son Lin Tao in Xinjiang County. It takes over a year and more than 10 steps to make a Chengni inkstone. In 2008, the craft of making Chengni inkstone was listed as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. As the third-generation inheritor of the craft of making Chengni inkstone, Lin Xiaolin knew the craft well

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Flowers donated at French Embassy in Tokyo

TOKYO, Nov. 14 Kyodo - Photo shows flowers donated at the French Embassy in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2015, to mourn those killed in a series of terror attacks in Paris.

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Okinawa opposition to U.S. base relocation is "small part": envoy

NAHA, Japan, Nov. 14 Kyodo - Joel Ehrendreich, the consul general at the U.S. Consulate in Naha, Okinawa, gives an interview to Kyodo News on Nov. 13, 2015, in the city of Urasoe. He called local opposition to a plan to relocate a key U.S. base within the southern island prefecture "just one small part of the larger reconsolidation plan" involving those forces in the country.

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Japanese 'Neputa' sheep manufactured in Aomori Pref.

AOMORI, Japan - "Washi" traditional Japanese paper sheep are manufactured at the "Tsugaruhan Neputamura" tourism facility in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan, on Nov. 14, 2014. Year 2015 falls on the Year of the Sheep.

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Obama, Suu Kyi meet in Yangon

YANGON, Myanmar - U.S. President Barack Obama (L) and Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi attend a joint press conference following their meeting in Yangon, Myanmar, on Nov. 14, 2014. The previous day, Obama urged Myanmar President Thein Sein to ensure fair parliamentary elections in 2015 and improve the situation of ethnic minorities in the country.

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JAL flies Tokyo-Dallas route for 1st time in 14 years

A Japan Airlines plane from Narita, near Tokyo, arrives at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Texas on Nov. 30, 2015, marking JAL's resumption of the route after a hiatus of 14 years. The service was resumed with four round trips a week and is expected to increase to one round trip a day from March 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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JAL resumes Tokyo-Dallas route for 1st time in 14 years

Officials of Japan Airlines Co. cut the tape during a ceremony at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on Nov. 30, 2015, to mark the resumption of JAL's flight service connecting Narita with Dallas, Texas, after a hiatus of 14 years. The service was launched with four round trips a week the same day and is expected to increase to one round trip a day from spring 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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JAL resumes Tokyo-Dallas route for 1st time in 14 years

Yoshiharu Ueki, president of Japan Airlines Co., gives a speech in a ceremony at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on Nov. 30, 2015, to mark the resumption of JAL's flight service connecting Narita with Dallas, Texas, after a hiatus of 14 years. The service was launched with four round trips a week the same day and is expected to increase to one round trip a day from spring 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sakura Sevens book spot at Rio Olympics

Japan's Mifuyu Koide scores a try to give Japan a 12-7 lead against Kazakhstan during the second half of the final match of the second leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Qualifier in Tokyo on Nov. 29, 2015. The Sakura Sevens won 14-7 to book a berth in next year's Rio Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sakura Sevens book spot at Rio Olympics

Japan's Ano Kuwai scores a try during the first half of the final match of the second leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Qualifier against Kazakhstan in Tokyo on Nov. 29, 2015. The Sakura Sevens won 14-7 to book a berth in next year's Rio Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sakura Sevens book spot at Rio Olympics

Japan's Chiharu Nakamura runs to score the opening try during the first half of the final match of the second leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Qualifier against Kazakhstan in Tokyo on Nov. 29, 2015. The Sakura Sevens won 14-7 to book a berth in next year's Rio Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sakura Sevens book spot at Rio Olympics

Keiko Asami, head coach of Japan's women's sevens rugby team, is tossed into the air by players after beating Kazakhstan 14-7 in the final of the second leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Qualifier in Tokyo on Nov. 29, 2015. The Sakura Sevens booked the next year's Rio Olympic berth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sakura Sevens book spot at Rio Olympics

Japanese women's sevens rugby players celebrate after beating Kazakhstan 14-7 in the final of the second leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Qualifier in Tokyo on Nov. 29, 2015. The Sakura Sevens booked the next year's Rio Olympic berth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sakura Sevens book spot at Rio Olympics

Japanese women's sevens rugby players pose for a photo after beating Kazakhstan 14-7 in the final of the second leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Qualifier in Tokyo on Nov. 29, 2015. The Sakura Sevens booked the next year's Rio Olympic berth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aftermath of Paris terrorist attacks

The Printemps department store in Paris displays Christmas decorations in one of its windows on Nov. 17, 2015. The department store resumed operations Nov. 16 after suspending business Nov. 14 and being closed as usual on Nov. 15, a Sunday, following the deadly terrorist attacks in the French capital on Nov. 13. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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South Korean protesters clash with police in Seoul

Protesters attempt to remove a police bus using a rope in central Seoul on Nov. 14, 2015. Tens of thousands of people took part in the march to demand the resignation of President Park Geun Hye. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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South Korea's Lee seizes 1st LPGA money title

South Korea's Lee Bo Me celebrates after winning the Ito-En Ladies Golf Tournament at Great Island Club in Chiba Prefecture on Nov. 15, 2015. Lee won at 14-under-par 202 to clinch her first earnings title on Japan's LPGA tour and earn more than 200 million yen in a season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan 2nd in women's team pursuit at world cup speed skating

(From L) Japan's Misaki Oshigiri, Ayaka Kikuchi and Miho Takagi pose with their silver medals for the women's team pursuit competition at the world cup speed skating event in Calgary, Canada, on Nov. 14, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hollande says Islamic State wages an "act of war" in Paris

People offer prayers near the Bataclan Theater, one of the terrorist attack sites in Paris, on Nov. 14, 2015. French President Francois Hollande said the previous day's attacks that left more than one hundred people dead were an "act of war" by the Islamic State militant group. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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South Korea's Lee seizes 1st LPGA money title

South Korea's Lee Bo Me tees off on the 16th hole during the final round of the Ito-En Ladies Golf Tournament at Great Island Club in Chiba Prefecture on Nov. 15, 2015. Lee won at 14-under-par 202 to clinch her first earnings title on Japan's LPGA tour and earn more than 200 million yen in a season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hollande says Islamic State wages an "act of war" in Paris

A woman offers flowers in front of a shop, one of the terror attack sites in Paris, on Nov. 14, 2015. French President Francois Hollande said the previous day's attacks that left more than one hundred people dead were an "act of war" by the Islamic State militant group. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese women set new speed skating team sprint world record

(From L) Japan's Nao Kodaira, Erina Kamiya and Maki Tsuji celebrate during an award ceremony for the women's team sprint competition at the world cup speed skating event in Calgary, Canada, on Nov. 14, 2015. The Japanese trio set a new world record in beating China and Canada to win the competition. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hollande says Islamic State wages an "act of war" in Paris

A woman lights a candle near the Bataclan Theater, one of the terrorist attack sites in Paris, on Nov. 14, 2015. French President Francois Hollande said the previous day's attacks that left more than one hundred people dead were an "act of war" by the Islamic State militant group. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan face off against U.S. in Premier 12

Japan's Yoshitomo Tsutsugo hits a run-scoring double in the fourth inning of a Premier 12 baseball game against the United States on Nov. 14, 2015, at Taoyuan International Baseball stadium in Taiwan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Trophee Eric Bompard cancelled due to Paris attacks

Shoma Uno of Japan, who was top after the men's short program at the Trophee Eric Bompard, the International Skating Union's fourth event of the Grand Prix Series, speaks to reporters in Bordeaux, France, on Nov. 14, 2015, after the International Skating Union announced the cancellation of the competition due to the deadly terror attacks in Paris. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Turnbull condemn Paris attacks, share concern over S. China Sea

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hold talks (R) in Antalya, Turkey, on Nov. 14, 2015. The two leaders met ahead of the summit of the Group of 20 major economies. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan face off against U.S. in Premier 12

Japan's Sho Nakata hits a three-run homer during the sixth inning of a Premier 12 baseball game against the United States on Nov. 14, 2015, at Taoyuan International Baseball stadium in Taiwan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Turnbull condemn Paris attacks, share concern over S. China Sea

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull shake hands prior to their talks in Antalya, Turkey, on Nov. 14, 2015. The two leaders met ahead of the summit of the Group of 20 major economies. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Trophee Eric Bompard cancelled due to Paris attacks

Figure skaters taking part in the Trophee Eric Bompard, the International Skating Union's fourth event of the Grand Prix Series, are briefed on the cancellation of the competition in Bordeaux, France, on Nov. 14, 2015, due to the deadly terror attacks in Paris. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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PM Abe condemns terror attacks in Paris

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets with reporters in Istanbul on Nov. 14, 2015. Abe condemned a series of deadly terror attacks in Paris, and said Japan will cooperate with the international society to promote preventive measures. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru passes milestone

Brave Blossoms' Ayumu Goromaru attends a press conference in Nagoya on Nov. 14, 2015, after his Yamaha Jubilo beat Toyota Verblitz 18-11 in a Top League game. Goromaru scored his 1,000th Top League point during the first half of the game. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan face off against U.S. in Premier 12

Japan's Sho Nakata hits a three-run homer during the sixth inning of a Premier 12 baseball game against the United States on Nov. 14, 2015, at Taoyuan International Baseball stadium in Taiwan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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PM Abe condemns terror attacks in Paris

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meets with reporters in Istanbul on Nov. 14, 2015. Abe condemned a series of deadly terror attacks in Paris, and said Japan will cooperate with the international society to promote preventive measures. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru passes milestone

Brave Blossoms' Ayumu Goromaru sharpens concentration before a goal-kicking during the first half of a Japan Top League game between his Yamaha Jubilo and Toyota Verblitz in Nagoya on Nov. 14, 2015. In the game, Goromaru passed 1,000 Top League points. Yamaha Jubilo beat Toyota Verblitz 18-11. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan face off against U.S. in Premier 12

Japan's Yoshitomo Tsutsugo hits a run-scoring double in the fourth inning of a Premier 12 baseball game against the United States on Nov. 14, 2015, at Taoyuan International Baseball stadium in Taiwan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan face off against U.S. in Premier 12

Japan's starter Tomoyuki Sugano is disappointed as the United States scored the opener by a solo homer by Matt McBride during the second inning of a Premier 12 baseball game on Nov. 14, 2015, at Taoyuan International Baseball stadium in Taiwan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan face off against U.S. in Premier 12

Japan starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches during a Premier 12 baseball game against the United States on Nov. 14, 2015, at Taoyuan International Baseball stadium in Taiwan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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At least 120 killed in terror attacks in Paris

Extra editions of newspapers are distributed in the central Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2015, reporting a series of deadly terror attacks in Paris. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru passes milestone

Brave Blossoms' Ayumu Goromaru sharpens concentration before a goal-kicking during the first half of a Japan Top League game between his Yamaha Jubilo and Toyota Verblitz in Nagoya on Nov. 14, 2015. In the game, Goromaru passed 1,000 Top League points. Yamaha Jubilo beat Toyota Verblitz 18-11. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Goromaru passes milestone

Brave Blossoms' Ayumu Goromaru scores his 1,000th Top League point during the first half of a game between his Yamaha Jubilo and Toyota Verblitz in Nagoya on Nov. 14, 2015. Yamaha Jubilo beat Toyota Verblitz 18-11. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's spokesman comments on terror attacks in Paris

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga (C) meets with reporters in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2015, to comment on a series of terror attacks in Paris. "I feel a strong shock and outrage," Suga said, calling the attacks "cruel and extremely cowardly acts of terrorism." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Students stage rally against base relocation in Okinawa

A group of students from or living in Okinawa, "SEALDs RYUKYU," stage a rally on Nov. 14, 2015, in the coastal area of Nago, Okinawa, against a planned relocation of a key U.S. military base there from another city in the southernmost prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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DPJ's Okada willing to form parliamentary coalition group

Democratic Party of Japan leader Katsuya Okada meets with reporters in the central Japanese city of Yokkaichi on Nov. 14, 2015. While showing willingness to form a parliamentary coalition group with another opposition Japan Innovation Party before the regular Diet session to convene in 2016, Okada rejected a proposal to disband the DPJ to launch a new party. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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At least 120 killed in terror attacks in Paris

Police officers are deployed in front of the French Embassy in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2015, following a series of deadly terror attacks in Paris. The Japanese government beefed up security at locations related to French interests and elsewhere in the country. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto lit up

Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2015, shows Kiyomizu-dera lit up in Japan's ancient capital Kyoto. The temple will be open to visitors until 9 p.m. from Nov. 14 to Dec. 6. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan stands with France: Kishida

Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida meets with reporters in Hiroshima on Nov. 14, 2015, commenting on a series of terror attacks in Paris. Kishida said, "Japan stands with France." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto lit up

Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2015, shows Kiyomizu-dera lit up in Japan's ancient capital Kyoto. The temple will be open to visitors until 9 p.m. from Nov. 14 to Dec. 6. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Flowers donated at French Embassy in Tokyo

Photo shows flowers donated at the French Embassy in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2015, to mourn those killed in a series of terror attacks in Paris. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Colorful floats parade at southwestern Japan festival

Men and children draw a massive float along a street in Karatsu in the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Saga during the annual "Karatsu Kunchi" autumn festival on Nov. 3, 2015. Drawing approximately 270,000 onlookers, a total of 14 floats were drawn over several hours from Karatsu Shrine to the "otabisho," a temporary resting place for a Shinto deity. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo