Nagoya-led team flips the switch on ferroelectrics

Nagoya, Japan - Many next-generation electronic and electro ... are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system. ( read original story ...)

Nagoya group looks to turn disposable diaper waste into fuel

Three men whose companies are involved in the manufacture and sales of disposable diapers — the use of which is expected to increase with the aging population — have started an association in Nagoya to research ways to turn them into fuel. The Nippon ... ( read original story ...)

Missile defense to begin at 3 US bases in Japan

Japan's military will practice deploying anti-missile batteries at three U.S. bases in Japan as concern grows about the North Korean missile threat. The exercises will take place Tuesday at Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo and at Marine Corps Air Station ... ( read original story ...)

Yokohama sued for discrimination, cover ups

A Columbus woman is claiming in a federal lawsuit that Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi fired her for raising concerns about discrimination against a pregnant employee and whistleblowing other employees' alleged illegal activity -- including sexual ... ( read original story ...)

Japan searches for crew after navy helicopter accident

Tokyo: Japan’s military and coastguard were searching on Sunday for three navy personnel who went missing along with their helicopter in a night-time accident, a navy official said. The Maritime Self-Defense Force lost contact with the SH60J patrol ... ( read original story ...)

Back on top: Japan beats Lufkin, Texas, 12-2 for LLWS title

Japan went through the routine three times in the fourth inning of the Little League World Series championship Sunday as Daisuke Hashimoto, Keitaro Miyahara and Natsuki Yajima homered, turning a tight game with Lufkin, Texas, into a 12-2 rout. Tsubasa ... ( read original story ...)

How Socceroos can triumph in World Cup qualifier against Japan

THIS is the big one. When we looked at this fixture — away to Japan in the penultimate game — even before this World Cup qualifying stage began, we always got the feeling it would be a crucial match and it certainly has become just that. A win for ... ( read original story ...)

Japan to seek Brexit reassurances from Theresa May

Theresa May is under pressure to reassure Japanese companies over the likely impact of Britain’s exit from the European Union on their UK investments when she visits Tokyo this week. The prime minister will arrive on Wednesday on a three-day trip that is ... ( read original story ...)

Japan to make Olympic medals from old cellphones

Since the project was announced in February, the Japanese government set up collection boxes at local offices and retail shops across the country, according to news report. According to Japan's environment ministry, by the end of May, it had collected 106 ... ( read original story ...)

Lufkin, Texas, takes on mighty Japan for LLWS title

Its task may be even tougher on Sunday, when Lufkin takes on 10-time tournament winner Japan in the championship. Japan has won four of the last seven Little League World Series, and Tokyo Kitasuna, the club representing Japan this year, has won the ... ( read original story ...)

Competition to host Japan’s first casino resort heats up

OSAKA – As the Diet prepares to debate the structure of integrated casino resorts this autumn, competition in Osaka and neighboring Wakayama to win the rights to host one of the first legal gambling complexes in the country is heating up. The most talked ... ( read original story ...)