Japan has been pursuing a dream of nuclear energy since the 1960s. The country's first nuclear reactor was completed in 1965 and between then and 2011, Japan invested hundreds of billions of dollars into the industry. ABC reporter Mark Willacy, who ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese tuna sells for more than $860,000 at Tokyo auction
A Japanese sushi chain boss has bid a winning 74.2 million yen ($866,000) for a 212-kilogram bluefin tuna in what may be the last auction at the current site of Tokyo's Tsukiji market. The winning bid for the prized but imperilled species was the second ... ( read original story ...)
Japan's Constitution turns 70; PM Abe calls for new nation-building
"Now is the time to look to the future, in anticipation of the next 70 years, and proceed with new nation-building," Shinzo Abe said, following his customary New Year's visit to a shrine in Japan, reported Efe news agency. "We, who are living today ... ( read original story ...)
Suntory not considering listing U.S. unit Beam
TOKYO Suntory Holdings Ltd [SUNTH.UL] said on Thursday it was not considering an initial public offering of Beam Suntory Inc [BSI.UL], denying a media report that it was eying a listing of its U.S. spirits unit on the New York Stock Exchange. The Mainichi ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks lead Asia gains
Asian markets were mostly up Wednesday, with Tokyo leading the charge as it returned for the first day of trading after an extended new year break. The gains follow a strong performance in global markets on Tuesday, as investors reacted to bright economic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan factory activity rises by most in a year
A private gauge of Japan's manufacturing sector has shown that factory activity in the world's third-largest economy expanded at its fastest pace in 12 months in December. The manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI), compiled by Nikkei and IHS ... ( read original story ...)
Grouper in Japan aquarium likes being petted and having teeth brushed by keeper
The 1m-long fish, housed at the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, often swims up to greet its keeper, 35-year-old Hitoshi Okamoto, The Japan Times said in a report on Wednesday (Dec 21). In a video posted to YouTube by ANN News on Dec 9, the grouper is shown ... ( read original story ...)
Highly efficient genome engineering in flowering plants
Plant biologists at ITbM, Nagoya University have developed a genome editing method to knockout target genes in a model plant with high efficiency. The team reports a new CRISPR/Cas9 vector for the model plant that can strongly induce inheritable mutations. ( read original story ...)
Three rings stop cell division in plants
Arising from a collaboration between plant and animal biologists, and organic chemists at ITbM, Nagoya University, the group succeeded in developing a new compound, a triarylmethane that can rapidly inhibit cell division in plants. This compound was found ... ( read original story ...)
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Sister Hailey Bunker (Bunker Shimai) served her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bunker served in Japan Nagoya Mission, Japanese Speaking, from June 10, 2015 – December 13, 2016. She is the daughter of Robert and Jocelyn ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese man allegedly admits killing compatriot in Aichi hotel
NAGOYA – Police on Monday arrested a 20-year-old Chinese man for allegedly killing an 18-year-old female compatriot at a business hotel in Toyokawa, Aichi Prefecture. He has admitted to the charge, according to the police. Investigators said the woman, a ... ( read original story ...)
ICS system effective in reducing accidents when reversing, says Toyota
NAGOYA: Toyota's latest Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) has managed to reduce accidents involving pedal misapplication and reversing by 70% and 40% respectively. The Japanese carmaker's ICS system helps to prevent or mitigate collision damage while in ... ( read original story ...)
Wärtsilä Increases Operational Safety and Predictability for Two LNG Carriers
The MOL Group, stock listed in Tokyo and Nagoya – a leader in international ocean shipping – transports natural gas around the world and continuously develops its LNG fleet to meet the increasing demand for natural gas as well as to ensure the ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi holds dubious distinction as nation’s burglar capital
Security camera footage of one home burglary in Nagoya in July captured the perpetrators, clad in black from head to toe, arriving by car and hunching down low as they approached. They broke into the house in just 60 seconds. Ten minutes later, they got ... ( read original story ...)
Global shares advance; Japan's Nikkei rises on weak yen
TOKYO -- Global shares rose Wednesday as gains in the U.S. and Asian markets carried over into European trading. The Tokyo benchmark jumped in the opening day for 2017, helped by a weak yen. KEEPING SCORE: France's CAC 40 edged up 0.2 per cent to 4,910.99 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo benchmark jumps in first trading of year but Asian markets mixed
TOKYO - Asian shares were mixed Wednesday, as the Tokyo benchmark jumped in the first trading of 2017, helped by a weak yen. Other indexes lost some gains from earlier this week. KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added 2.4 per cent to 19,580.21 ... ( read original story ...)