The Japan TimesJan 24
Since Uber entered Japan in 2014, the country, one of the world’s largest taxi markets, has remained a fortress. Recently, demographic pressures have begun to force the government to change. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/24/uber-japan-hot-springs-town/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #kaga #onsen #uber #tourism
Uber’s quest to crack Japan leads through a rural hot-springs town

Since Uber entered Japan in 2014, the country, one of the world’s largest taxi markets, has remained a fortress, but the company is now making inroads in rural areas.

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SumikaiOct 22

Ein Besuch im Kitamaebune Museum in Kaga führt zurück in die Zeit des japanischen Küstenhandels. Geschichte zum Anfassen in einem originalen Handelshaus von 1876.
#JapanTravel #Kaga #MaritimeHistory #Japan

https://sumikai.com/japan-erleben/im-kitamaebune-museum-in-kaga-wird-die-geschichte-des-japanischen-seehandels-lebendig-368586/

green_copperApr 23, 2025

姉妹 (by Jeze)

姉妹 (by Jeze) #Akagi #kaga #Amagi #kemonomoe

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The Japan TimesFeb 17, 2025
The Maritime Self-Defense Force is upgrading its Izumo and Kaga destroyers into de facto aircraft carriers, equipping them to operate the F-35B stealth fighter. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/17/japan/izumo-kaga-aircraft-carriers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #msdf #kaga #izumo #defense #us #usjapanrelations #aircraftcarriers #asdf
Japan's SDF destroyers are being converted into aircraft carriers

The Izumo and Kaga destroyers, each about 248 meters in length and 38 meters in width, are the largest vessels in the MSDF.

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AnimeGirlyGirlsNov 14, 2024
#AzurLane #Kaga
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Sep 12, 2024

The first time since World War Two.
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The #JMSDF said that the testing would occur on the #JSKaga, #Japan's new light #AircraftCarrier, with support from US forces off the coast of #SanDiego.

The #Kaga just recently finished its conversion from a helicopter carrier vessel to a flattop capable of launching and recovering F-35s.

US forces are going to help Japan get its destroyer-turned-aircraft carrier ready to fly #F35 stealth fighters
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/us-forces-are-going-to-help-japan-get-its-destroyer-turned-aircraft-carrier-ready-to-fly-f-35-stealth-fighters/ar-AA1qpyZZ?ocid=emmx-mmx-feeds&PC=EMMX01

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The Japan TimesSep 11, 2024
The Maritime Self-Defense Force said Tuesday it will conduct this autumn aircraft takeoff and landing tests on its helicopter-carrier Kaga in the United States using U.S. fighter jets. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/09/11/japan/msdf-us-fighter-jets-tests/ #japan #aircraftcarriers #kaga #izumo #msdf #usmilitary
Maritime Self-Defense Force's 'Flattop' to undergo tests with U.S. fighters

The helicopter-carrying destroyer has been undergoing work to become an aircraft carrier for use with F-35B stealth fighters to be adopted by the Air SDF.

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The Japan TimesMay 13, 2024
The Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Kure District Headquarters in Hiroshima Prefecture is expanding its activities ahead of the 70th anniversary of its founding, on July 1. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/13/japan/politics/japan-msdf-kure-base/ #japan #politics #sdf #msdf #aircraftcarriers #hiroshima #kurenavalbase #kaga #izumo #defense #defenseministry
MSDF’s Kure base expanding mission as it marks 70th anniversary

The unit has increased its activities not only in national defense, but also in disaster relief operations and overseas missions.

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The Japan TimesApr 9, 2024
The Maritime Self-Defense Force has unveiled its Kaga vessel to the media after completing the first stage of work to turn it into a flattop for F-35B stealth fighter jets. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/09/japan/politics/japan-destroyer-for-f-35b-fighters/ #japan #politics #msdf #defenseministry #kaga #fighterjets
MSDF unveils modified Kaga vessel refurbished for F-35B stealth fighters

The former helicopter carrier's flat deck has been given heat-resistant paint, new markings and a reshaped deck.

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The Japan TimesMar 13, 2024
The local government in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Uber Japan have concluded a comprehensive tie-up that will allow the ride-sharing service to operate in the city. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/13/ride-share-ishikawa/ #business #ishikawa #kaga #ridehailing #uber
Ride-sharing starts in Ishikawa city before shinkansen extension

The service is now available at major tourist spots and residential areas between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and in the whole of the city from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.

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