Researchers from Yokohama National University in Japan have developed a prototype microprocessor using superconductor devices that are ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Bought Her House From Nick Jonas, So of Course It’s Massive — See Inside!
Naomi Osaka's drive and dedication to tennis has truly paid off in recent years. In addition to getting more than three consecutive Grand Slam titles, a win ... ( read original story ...)
Japan closes borders, limits travel to citizens after new COVID-19 strain from UK emerges
What you need to know about the latest travel restrictions to Japan after the country closed its borders due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. ( read original story ...)
Japan Group to Lend Vietnam $1.8 Billion for Coal-Fired Power
The government-owned Japan Bank for International Cooperation said it would lend slightly more than a third of the total $1.767 billion in financing for the project in central Vietnam’s Vung Ang ... ( read original story ...)
Japan developing wooden satellites to cut space junk
A major Japanese company and Kyoto University have joined forces to build what they hope will be the world's first satellites made out of wood. Sumitomo Forestry said it has started research on tree ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lead Asian shares higher as U.S. stimulus fuels rally
Asian shares rose on Tuesday, with Japanese stocks hitting a 30-year high, as investor risk was encouraged by a Brexit trade deal and hopes a long-awaited U.S. pandemic relief package will be expanded ... ( read original story ...)
FHAMS turns 3 floors of nagoya TV tower into a hotel, café and restaurant
FHAMS, has completed a partial renovation of nagoya’s TV tower in japan. this most recent work follows a project in 2019 that turned the 60-year old tower into a mixed-use development with earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Who is on the plane? Who still needs to qualify?
BBC Sport NI's Nigel Ringland assesses how Northern Ireland hopefuls stand in relation to qualification for the rescheduled 2021 Olympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Joshua Cheptegei aims for ‘amazing’ Tokyo double
Joshua Cheptegei is looking forward to the 'great challenge' of trying to become the eighth man to do the 5,000m-10,000m double at an Olympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 856 new coronavirus cases; nationwide tally 3,571
The Tokyo metropolitan government on Tuesday reported 856 new cases of the coronavirus, up 375 from Monday. The number is the result of 5,545 tests conducted on Dec 26. The tally brought Tokyo's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan virus outbreaks, scandals sap public support for Suga
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga came to office on a wave of popularity, pledging to combat the coronavirus and fix Japan's languishing economy ... ( read original story ...)
‘Demon Slayer’ beats ‘Spirited Away’ to become Japan’s highest-grossing movie ever
A Japanese anime blockbuster has beaten the Oscar-winning classic "Spirited Away" to become the country's highest-grossing movie ever — a significant feat as the global entertainment industry reels ... ( read original story ...)
Commentary: How a catchphrase shaped Japan’s COVID-19 response – for the better
The use of mitsu not only eased pandemic communications, it also reflected how tight societies in Asia were able to fight the coronavirus, says ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s COVID-19 surge continues with 856 new cases reported Tuesday
The figure far outpaced the capital’s previous high for a Tuesday, of 563 cases, set just last week, and came three days after the city logged a record 949 infections in one day. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei stocks index hits 30-year high
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index surged 2.66 percent, or 714.12 points, to end at 27,568.15, while the broader Topix index rose 1.74 percent, or 31.14 points, to 1,819.18. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic causing uncertainty, unease for Tokyo Olympic ‘host towns’
Hundreds of Japanese cities that registered to host overseas athletes for training camps ahead of the Tokyo Olympics a ... ( read original story ...)