People relax under cherry blossoms near the Kyunaka River in Tokyo, Japan, on March 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu) Photo taken on March 9, 2022 shows cherry blossoms near the Kyunaka River in Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan strives to improve its global standing in science
There should be some point where life stops,” says the microbiologist, who works in the Geomicrobiology Research Group at the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) in Kochi. ( read original story ...)
Japan Commissions First New Taigei-Class Diesel-Electric Attack Submarine
The (JMSDF) commissioned the first of the new Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) in a ceremony held on March 9 in Hyogo Prefectu ... ( read original story ...)
Thirdy solid off bench in return as San-En holds off Parks, Nagoya
THIRDY Ravena had a celebratory return to the Japan B.League as San-En NeoPhoenix staved off a late rally from Nagoya Diamond Dolphins and took the 85-82 victory Wednesday at Dolp ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks decrease for 4th day
Tokyo stocks continued their losing trend for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, with initial gains offset due to growing fears over energy prices. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closed down ... ( read original story ...)
Bizarre, Tiny ‘Mermaid’ Found in Japan Appears To Be Half-Monkey, Half-Fish
Researchers are scientifically analyzing the mummified creature for the first time in the hopes of casting light on its origins. ( read original story ...)
Japan allocates 268.7MW in eleventh solar auction, lowest bid comes in at $0.078/kWh
The procurement exercise was open to PV projects exceeding 250kW in size and had a ceiling price of ¥10.25/kWh ($0.089). ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks decrease for 4th day
Tokyo stocks continued their losing trend for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, with initial gains offset due to growing fears over energy prices. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closed down ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s virus cases top 10,000 for 1st time in 4 days at 10,823
Tokyo reported 10,823 new COVID-19 cases on March 9, the first time in four days the daily count exceeded 10,000. ( read original story ...)
Japan Declares Okinawa a “Combat Zone”
On 23 December last year, the Japanese Government informed the Kyodo News service that in the event of a “Taiwan Contingency” the US military, with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan commissions first Taigei-class submarine with better underwater endurance
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the first vessel in a new class of diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) with better underwater endurance ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo confirms 10,823 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 10,823 new coronavirus cases in the capital on Wednesday. The daily tally is down more than 1,800 from a week ago. Officials say the number of seriously ill ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo men’s time on housework, child care unchanged amid pandemic, remote work: study
The time men spend on housework and child care has not changed much since before and after the coronavirus outbreak in Japan, even though wor ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 10,823 more coronavirus infections on March 9
The Japanese capital reported 10,823 COVID-19 cases on March 9, after registering 8,925 new cases the previous day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Go ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: New Tokyo cases rise above 10,000 for first time in four days
The number of COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms under Tokyo’s criteria dropped by three from Tuesday to 64, while 28 new fatalities from COVID-19 were confirmed in the city ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall for 4th day after US decision on Russian oil ban
Tokyo stocks extended their losing streak to four days Wednesday, as initial gains were erased on growing concerns over energy prices ... ( read original story ...)