Japan's flagship H3 rocket was ordered to self-destruct minutes after takeoff on the south east coast of Tanegashima on Tuesday, 7 March. “There was no possibility of achieving the mission,” the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan forced to blow up own space rocket during launch
Japan's space agency was forced to destroy its flagship H3 rocket minutes after blastoff due to an ignition failure, in a blow to the country's space endeavors. ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo mayor battling ‘boys’ club politics’
Back in June, the 48-year-old became the first female mayor in the history of Suginami. The former environmental activist and democracy advocate managed to beat the conservative incumbent by just 200 ... ( read original story ...)
The female mayor in Tokyo fighting Japan’s sexist attitudes
Back in June, the 48-year-old became the first female mayor in the history of Suginami. The former environmental activist and democracy advocate managed to beat the conservative incumbent by just 200 votes - a shock win for an independent candidate with no experience holding public office. ( read original story ...)
‘Sushi terrorism’ sees Japan’s conveyor belt restaurants grind to a halt
Chains across the country have taken action after viral videos showed people licking communal bottles and touching passing food ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Wants 150 Times More EV Chargers At Apartments By 2030
Tokyo will become the first place in Japan to require that all new apartment towers feature EV chargers, reports Nikkei. In all, new buildings will have to offer ... ( read original story ...)
IOC confirms ‘6 regions’ seeking a Winter Games but won’t name 2 additional bidders
The IOC confirmed to the Deseret News there are now six places in ‘confidential discussions’ to host a Winter Games, but won’t name the two mystery bidders in addition to Salt Lake City, Sapporo, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan funding coal-based hydrogen and maritime exports
A Japanese company said Tuesday it was in the early stages of a multibillion dollar, government-backed program with Australia that's geared toward exports of hydrogen, an emerging component of the energy transition. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire targets application-specific design
The manufacturer unveiled its new trailer tire, highlighted ultra wide-base retreadability, and covered emerging trends during TMC’s 2023 Annual Meeting. ( read original story ...)
Stephen Fulton vs Naoya Inoue date set for May 7 in Yokohama, Japan
Stephen Fulton defends his unified WBC and WBO junior featherweight titles against Naoya Inoue in Yokohama, Japan. ( read original story ...)
989 new COVID cases reported in Tokyo on Tuesday
Japan's health ministry confirmed 989 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Tuesday. The figure was down 192 from a week earlier. The number of serious ill patients on ventilators or ECMO heart-lung machines was eight, ( read original story ...)
Forced labour victims protest in wheelchairs, reject S.Korea deal on Japan
Two elderly South Korean victims of wartime forced labour took to the streets in wheelchairs on Tuesday, saying they rejected a compensation deal announced this week, potentially complicating Seoul's efforts to end a diplomatic spat with Japan. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 989 new cases
Tokyo confirmed 989 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, down by about 200 from a week before. The seven-day average of new cases came to 791.4, compared to 891.0 a week earlier. The number of severe cases under Tokyo’s criteria remained the same as Monday at eight, ( read original story ...)
Japan PM wants summit with South Korea next week, says junior coalition party head
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a news conference following the US-Japan summit in Washington, U.S., January 14, 2023. REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on China economy hope, Topix at 15-month high
Tokyo stocks ended higher Tuesday with the broader Topix index finishing at its highest level in more than 15 months on hopes the Chi ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks up in morning on tourism hopes, Topix at 15-month high
Tokyo stocks rose Tuesday morning as buying focused on tourism issues following the recent easing of border controls, with the Topix ... ( read original story ...)