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CNA
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CNA
NHTSA closes engine failure probe into 454,840 Nissan vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday that it is closing a preliminary evaluation into 454,840 Nissan vehicles over engine failure after the Japanese automaker issued a recall in June. The probe, which was opened in December 2023, alleged that engine failures in certain Nissan vehicles were leading to loss of motive power. Consumers also reported engine knocking noises. An engine failure could result in a fire if internal components detached and damaged the engine block, creating a hole that allowed engine oil to reach hot surfaces, the U.S. auto safety authority said. NHTSA said that a total of 1,878 incidents were reported, of which 12 resulted in either crash or a fire. The probe included under its scope certain models of Nissan Rogue, Altima and luxury vehicles, Infiniti's QX50 and QX55, the NHTSA report said. Nissan's June recall fix involves a dealer inspection for metal debris in the engine oil pan. If no debris is found, dealers will change the oil and carry out minor repairs based on engine type; if debris is found, the engine may need major repairs or replacement. The Yokohama-based company also agreed to extend the vehicle warranty of the impacted vehicles to 10 years and 120,000 miles after the inspection.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NHTSA closes engine failure probe into 454,840 Nissan vehicles
(Reuters) -The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday that it is closing a preliminary evaluation into 454,840 Nissan vehicles over engine failure after the Japanese automaker issued a recall in June. The probe, which was opened in December 2023, alleged that engine failures in certain Nissan vehicles were leading to loss of motive power. Consumers also reported engine knocking noises. An engine failure could result in a fire if internal components detached and damaged the engine block, creating a hole that allowed engine oil to reach hot surfaces, the U.S. auto safety authority said. NHTSA said that a total of 1,878 incidents were reported, of which 12 resulted in either crash or a fire. The probe included under its scope certain models of Nissan Rogue, Altima and luxury vehicles, Infiniti's QX50 and QX55, the NHTSA report said. Nissan's June recall fix involves a dealer inspection for metal debris in the engine oil pan. If no debris is found, dealers will change the oil and carry out minor repairs based on engine type; if debris is found, the engine may need major repairs or replacement. The Yokohama-based company also agreed to extend the vehicle warranty of the impacted vehicles to 10 years and 120,000 miles after the inspection. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Reuters
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Reuters
NHTSA closes engine failure probe into 454,840 Nissan vehicles
July 21 (Reuters) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday that it is closing a preliminary evaluation into 454,840 Nissan (7201.T), opens new tab vehicles over engine failure after the Japanese automaker issued a recall in June. The probe, which was opened in December 2023, alleged that engine failures in certain Nissan vehicles were leading to loss of motive power. Consumers also reported engine knocking noises. An engine failure could result in a fire if internal components detached and damaged the engine block, creating a hole that allowed engine oil to reach hot surfaces, the U.S. auto safety authority said. NHTSA said that a total of 1,878 incidents were reported, of which 12 resulted in either crash or a fire. The probe included under its scope certain models of Nissan Rogue, Altima and luxury vehicles, Infiniti's QX50 and QX55, the NHTSA report said. Nissan's June recall fix involves a dealer inspection for metal debris in the engine oil pan. If no debris is found, dealers will change the oil and carry out minor repairs based on engine type; if debris is found, the engine may need major repairs or replacement. The Yokohama-based company also agreed to extend the vehicle warranty of the impacted vehicles to 10 years and 120,000 miles after the inspection.
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Travel + Leisure
3 days ago
- Travel + Leisure
This Is One of the Best Day Trips from Tokyo—and It Has a Cup Noodles Museum, Japan's Largest Chinatown, and Stunning Mount Fuji Views
Step back in time to 1920s Japan at the historic Hotel New Grand, Yokohama's first Western-style hotel. Soak in mineral-rich hot springs while taking in views of the bay at Manyo Club. Savor a chef-curated sushi tasting made with locally sourced seafood at the intimate Noge no Onikai in the city's buzzy nightlife district. Create a custom instant ramen and dive into the history of Japan's most iconic dish at the Cup Noodles Museum. Bask in sweeping Mount Fuji views after being whisked up 69 stories at Landmark Tower, which has the country's fastest elevator. When most people imagine Japan, they usually picture neon, futuristic cityscapes. But the country also bursts with natural beauty, from azure bays lined with rose gardens to cherry blossoms that gently release their velvety petals as the sun sets behind Mount Fuji. Yokohama, Japan, a city located about 20 miles south of Tokyo, strikes a balance between vibrant food and culture, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature. Take it from local Makoto Tada, who has lived in the city for over 40 years and is the founder of Ramen Oohashi, a popular handmade noodle spot at the Yokohama fish market.' Yokohama has a very unique history," he says. "It's a port city with many great places to walk, especially in the evening.' As Japan's second-largest city, Yokohama has no shortage of local delights. The fish market lets customers sample fresh cuts of the day's catch, and the historic waterfront has a seasonal ice skating rink. Brian Hutto, founder of the local sake bar Craft Sake Shoten, recommends Yokohama because 'hotels are cheaper, eating out is cheaper, and Tokyo is just a 25-minute train ride away.' From exclusive sushi bars to maritime museums and some of the best coffee in the country, I love encouraging friends and family to make Yokohama a priority whenever they visit Japan. Here's what you need to know before visiting Yokohama. A guest room in Keikyu Ex Hotel Minatomirai Yokohama. Keikyu EX Hotel Minatomirai Yokohama The Keikyu Ex Hotel Minatomirai-Yokohama is sleek, modern, and located along the waterfront. Guest rooms begin on the 27th floor and have sweeping views of the bay, while the open-air bath frames Mount Fuji during sunrise and sunset. Breakfast is served one floor down on the 26th, where guests can enjoy grilled salmon, fresh croissants, and panoramic views. 'You can find beautiful hotels for reasonable prices on the coastline,' says Hutto. He recommends staying close to the water when visiting Yokohama. Hotel New Grand is one of the oldest hotels in Yokohama, and gives guests the chance to step back in time to 1927. Much of its original charm still remains, from rich carpeted staircases to vintage chandeliers and ornate moldings. It overlooks iconic Yamashita Park, known for its rose gardens and antique wooden benches—it's a romantic setting and is often featured in Japanese films. Over the years, the hotel has welcomed legendary guests including General MacArthur, Charlie Chaplin, and Babe Ruth. Japan's onsen , natural hot spring baths, are famous for their therapeutic qualities. Manyo Club pipes pure onsen water from a nearby spring into over five indoor and outdoor pools. There are few places in the world where you can soak in a natural hot spring while overlooking the ocean in the heart of a cosmopolitan city. Manyo Club spans three floors of facilities, ranging from saunas and steam baths as well as multiple restaurants. With both Japanese and Western-style rooms for overnight stays, it's the perfect place to recharge after sightseeing. The Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama, Japan. YOSHIKAZU TSUNO/AFP via Getty Images No visit to Yokohama is complete without a ride to the top of Landmark Tower. In the heart of the shopping district of Minato Mirai, the tower is home to Japan's fastest elevator, climbing 69 stories in 40 seconds. The top offers 360-degree views of the Kanto plain. Makoto recommends timing your visit for sunset, calling it 'the best view in the city,' when the skies cast Mount Fuji in a golden glow. Order the 'Yokohama Sunset' cocktail, a blend of pomegranate, guava, orange juice, and sparkling wine. Yokohama's Cup Noodles Museum dives into the fascinating story behind this iconic food, first created in 1958. Walk through the reconstructed workshop of Momofuku Ando, the founder of instant ramen, or create your own customized cup noodle. There is even a 'Noodle Bazaar' where you can taste the different types of noodles that inspired Ando. Both your mind and stomach will leave satisfied after a trip to this whimsical museum. It's tempting to get lost in the stone pathways of Sankeien Garden, an old silk merchant's private estate. With its 175,000 square meters, the landscape is dotted with historic relocated buildings from all over Japan, including a 15th-century Kyoto pagoda. Check their website for the calendar of seasonal blooms, and treat yourself to traditional matcha in the restored teahouse in the garden's center. With a rich maritime heritage (it was a key port after Japan opened to foreign trade in 1854), Yokohama has done an impressive job of preserving its nautical past. The Nippon Maru, a majestic four-masted sailing ship, now moored in Minato Mirai, has circumnavigated the earth an astonishing 45 times. Built to train naval cadets, it opens for tours and hosts 'sail unfurling' drills, where 80 volunteers manually raise all 29 sails—a dramatic sight worth seeing. Check the ship's official calendar of events here. Just a five-minute walk from Yokohama Station is a standing bar tucked away on the second floor that serves curated sake from across Japan. Hutto describes sake as having 'aromas of melon, banana, and even cotton candy,' and 'flavors that can be floral, fruity, or a clean crispness.' Craft Sake Shoten is an intimate, unpretentious place to deepen your sake knowledge while bumping shoulders with incredibly friendly locals. A hand holding a tempura shrimp. Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau If you're looking for dinner and a show, book a seat at Nakame No Teppen. Their specialty is robatayaki , fireside grilling, where counter seats surround a charcoal hearth and chefs prepare dishes in full view. The menu is extensive, ranging from grilled chicken to my personal favorite, shiitake mushrooms with melted butter. The location is equally memorable—it's housed inside the oldest stone-built commercial ship dock still standing in Japan. 'I take all my visitors to Ohtanawanoren, a classic restaurant that's 157 years old," says Makoto. Famous for gyu-nabe , or beef cooked in a cast iron pot, it became popular in Yokohama when Japan opened its ports to Western visitors during the 1800s. 'Gyu-nabe is cooked over charcoal and uses a miso sauce,' says Makoto, noting that this restaurant's particular recipe dates back to 1868. The restaurant has its own inner courtyard and koi pond, making it a serene, delicious, and historical choice. Gooz has everything you need to start your day off strong. They roast over 10 varieties of coffee in-house each morning. The bakery counter is equally tempting—my favorites are the yuzu cinnamon rolls and the donut holes made with mochi flour. Grab a seat at one of the outdoor tables under the shade of Nihon Odori, the historic boulevard that once divided the Japanese and Western settlements. You can't beat a morning spent at the Yokohama fish market, perusing the day's catch displayed over blocks of ice as vendors offer samples to passersby. For lunch, stop by Ramen Oohashi in the market's restaurant alley. 'I recommend the oyster ramen because we are in the fish market, so you know it is fresh,' says Makoto. 'The oysters we use in the broth are from Hiroshima, and the oysters for the topping are from Miyagi.' For a premier sushi experience, reserve a seat at Noge No Onikai. With only eight seats, the intimacy is palpable as the chef molds perfectly textured rice around marbled slices of fatty tuna. The menu changes daily depending on the morning market. 'I order almost everything, and always whatever's in season,' says Hutto. Noge no Onikai is an ideal spot to try omakase , the chef's choice style of sushi dining. Pedestrians walk along a shopping street in the Motomachi District of in Yokohama. Soichiro Koriyama/Bloomberg via Getty Images Yokohama's Chinatown is the largest in Japan and is surrounded by 10 ornately decorated gates. It's tempting to get lost in the maze of dim sum and fortune tellers, under red paper lanterns swinging over tiny alleys. 'I love going there for the casual atmosphere,' says Makoto. "Chinatown feels the same as it did when I went 30 years ago.' The upscale neighborhood of Motomachi is known for its cobblestone streets and bespoke fashion boutiques. Find your perfect handbag at Kitamura, a Yokohama-based leather goods brand founded in 1882. Or shop for stationery at Itoya, with three stories of pens, cards, and elegant paper goods. Look out for dressed-up dogs in designer strollers—Yokohama has the highest number of registered dogs in all of Japan. Wander through this lively produce market, eyeing giant roots of fresh wasabi and pyramids of ripe persimmons. Yokohamabashi Shotengai is the perfect street for foodies, with no shortage of treats to discover. 'This neighborhood is over 80 years old,' says Makoto. 'During World War II, all the bombs missed this area, so it remains historic and traditional.' The promenade is covered by a roof, making it a perfect spot on a drizzly day. The Red Brick Warehouses were the original trading hub of Yokohama port when it opened to Western influence in the 1800s. Today, they are filled with artisanal shops and restaurants. This is many people's favorite place to purchase Yokohama souvenirs, such as silk scarves or specialty hand cream using the delicately fragranced kinmokusei, or osmanthus. The exterior of the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. Hamdan Yoshida/Adobe Stock My personal favorite months are October and November, when the autumn leaves' color peaks. The humidity drops, a crisp breeze picks up, and places like Sankeien Garden transform into a sea of red, orange, and yellow. Summer spans from June through September and has festivals galore, but it also has heat and humidity. Stay cool by catching a baseball game at Yokohama Stadium, indulging in shaved ice desserts, or joining an evening matsuri (summer festival) , where locals dance in yukata (a lightweight kimono worn in the summer) to traditional music under swinging lanterns. Winter (December through February) is chilly but calm—it's an ideal time for travelers who prefer clear skies, thinner crowds, and panoramic views of Mount Fuji. It's also Winter Illumination season, a time when twinkling lights blanket towns and cities across Japan, including Yokohama. My favorite annual winter event is the Christmas Market at Red Brick Warehouse, where you can purchase mulled wine and handcrafted ornaments from German-style cabins. The most popular time to visit is springtime, from March to May—specifically, during cherry blossom season. Overhead, the pink blossoms bloom like tufts of cotton candy, carpeting the sidewalk in soft blush-colored hues. The weather is mild, and it is so pretty that it feels almost too good to be true—but be prepared for crowds who also feel the same way. The west exit of Yokohama Station. Multiple train lines connect to the city's central Yokohama Station, including the Toyoko Line that leaves from Tokyo's Shibuya Station and a variety of JR lines from Tokyo Station and beyond. If you're leaving from Tokyo Station, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get to Yokohama on the Keihin-Tōhoku Line. If you're visiting from abroad, the Keikyu Airport Line runs from Tokyo's Haneda Airport (HND) directly to Yokohama Station with express trains (such as the Keikyu) making the journey in as little as 24 minutes. There are Shinkansen (bullet train) stops in Shinagawa to the north, or Shin-Yokohama to the west. If you're coming from Tokyo Station, hop on the Tokaido Line to get to Yokohama Station in about 30 minutes. Trains depart as often as seven times an hour, making day trips and multi-city itineraries easy to plan. Another surprisingly convenient option? The bus. Many locals even say the bus is their preferred way of getting from Yokohama to nearby Tokyo Disney, which is about 28 miles away. The Yokohama City Air Terminal (aka the YCAT) has convenient bus service from Yokohama Station to both Haneda Airport and Narita International Airport (NRT). Yokohama's skyline on a clear summer day. Hamdan Yoshida/Adobe Stock With lush gardens, scenic ocean paths, and historic boulevards, Yokohama is the perfect place to stretch your legs and explore on foot. Here is a great walking map to help get you started. For those that prefer to pedal, Yokohama has a user-friendly community e-bike program, Yokohama Bay Bikes. Download the app, link your credit card, and you're good to go. Another fun option is the Akai Kutsu City Loop Bus. Styled after early 1900's streetcars, it offers a charming hop-on-hop-off experience. My personal favorite way to get around, though, is the Yokohama Sea Bass water taxi. This casual transit boat offers sweeping waterfront views while ferrying you between coastal destinations. Local taxis and ride-hailing service Uber are available in the city but tend to be pricier than their public transportation counterparts. However, there are few places in the city that you couldn't easily access by public transportation and a short walk.
NHK
5 days ago
- Climate
- NHK
Japan experts recommend AI to improve typhoon forecasts
A group of experts are recommending that Japanese weather officials improve the accuracy of typhoon forecasts by using artificial intelligence, and provide more precise data about a storm's path. The Japan Meteorological Agency asked the experts to discuss ways to improve typhoon information. The discussion began in September last year. The agency cited changes in society's responses to typhoons, including the suspension of public transportation services, and the move for wide-area evacuation. In the recommendations released Thursday, the experts called for intense observations using aircraft and ships, and the use of AI for forecasts. The Japan Meteorological Agency said European weather officials have reported that storm's paths can be projected more precisely by using the AI-based forecast models they are developing. The Japanese experts also recommended that more precise typhoon information be provided to respond to the needs of people. The agency officials plan to improve their forecasting information from around 2030. They say they will announce potential areas where typhoons are likely to form one month before they appear. The officials also said they will develop technology for more frequent updates of areas showing the predicted position of a storm. They currently update the graphic every 24 hours, but they aim to do so every six hours. Fudeyasu Hironori of Yokohama National University is the chair of the expert group. He said by using new observation technologies and the new tool of AI they will be able to make more accurate forecasts than ever before.
