Researchers from Institute of Industrial Science at The University of Tokyo investigated the mechanism of phase separation into the two phases with very different particle mobilities using computer ... ( read original story ...)
Industrial compound gets eco-friendly reaction
Nagoya University scientists have developed a chemical reaction that produces high yields of a compound used in a wide variety of industries, without needing high temperatures or toxic catalysts. The ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka strolls into Australian Open third round with an ace
Of all the strange events to have already unfolded during this unique Australian Open, few moments have been as peculiar as the tournament’s draw ceremony. Instead of its usual glamorous presentation, ... ( read original story ...)
Calls mount for the embattled Tokyo Olympics boss to step down
Sexism and deference to elders have long been the norm in Japan, but experts say anger over comments by the former prime minister in charge of the Games is "really palpable." ... ( read original story ...)
NBC will air opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics live
U.S. Olympic viewers who have long clamored to view the opening ceremony live when it hasn't been in North America will finally get their wish. NBC plans to air the opening ceremony from ... ( read original story ...)
Australia tennis chief urges strict quarantine for Tokyo Olympics
Making the Olympics safe from coronavirus will be difficult for Tokyo without stiff quarantine measures that will also inspire athletes and spectators with the confidence to attend events, Australia's ... ( read original story ...)
Shiseido’s struggles: Japanese giant reports net sales declines in Q4 and 2020 against tough COVID-19 conditions
Japanese cosmetics major Shiseido Company saw its financial performance continue to dip in the fourth quarter, resulting in a 18.6% decrease in net sales and an 86.9% loss in operating profits for the ... ( read original story ...)
Things Are Horrible For Japanese Arcades Right Now
Now we have to close at 8 pm which means we lose our four most profitable hours.” “The government is doing nothing to help us out of this hopeless situation,” he added. “Our income has gone down by ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Is Going Mainstream – What The Move By Tesla Means For Crypto
Tesla made significant headlines by investing $1.5 billion into bitcoin, and by announcing that the organization is planning to begin accepting this cryptocurrency as a form of payment. Immediately ... ( read original story ...)
Avoid hosted crypto wallets ‘at all costs,’ warns Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says cryptocurrency owners should avoid crypto wallets that store their customer's private keys. ( read original story ...)
Kanagawa: Man, 24, accused of breaking into residence, molesting woman
Kanagawa police have arrested a 24-year-old man over the alleged molestation of a woman inside her residence in Yokohama City last year ... ( read original story ...)
Pressure grows on Tokyo Olympics chief to resign over sexism row
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike has refused to join a meeting with Yoshiro Mori, president of the city’s Olympic organising committee, as pressure grows on the former prime minister to resign after making ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor to boycott Olympics meeting over sexism row
Yuriko Koike says attending meeting with under-fire Games chief would not send positive message ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle fails in its bid to take over Japan Asia Group
Global private equity firm Carlyle Group said on Wednesday it failed in its bid to buy Japan Asia Group (JAG) as JAG shares are trading above Carlyle's offer. ( read original story ...)
Japan To Start Covid Vaccines Despite Syringe Shortage
Japan will start coronavirus vaccinations next week, its prime minister said Wednesday, but it is scrambling to secure suitable syringes so doses won't go to waste. The country has reached deals with ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Sponsors Revolt Over Chief’s Sexist Remarks
Japan’s ambition to hold a successful Olympic Games in the face of the pandemic looks increasingly imperiled, after a top official’s sexist remarks undercut public support and sparked rare criticism ... ( read original story ...)