Anti-smoking groups are calling for the municipal government here to cancel a test run for a designated smoking area in the city's central ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Railroad uses AI to prevent accidents at crossings
Nagoya Railroad hopes the technology will keep trains from crashing into people and cars. A camera set up nearby takes pictures that are analyzed in real time. The AI automatically detects if a person ... ( read original story ...)
Ash from Mt. Fuji eruption could block supplies to 60% of Tokyo metropolitan area residents
When Mount Fuji erupted in 1707, volcanic ash fell for two weeks on the city of Edo, which is part of present-day Tokyo. What would be the wo ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka return to top would be ‘great’ for tennis, says legend
Naomi Osaka is set for a comeback in 2024, and one Grand Slam legend believes a return to form for her would be 'great' for tennis. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Resonac to open chip packaging R&D centre in US
Japanese chip materials maker Resonac said on Wednesday it will set up a research and development centre for advanced semiconductor packaging and materials in Silicon Valley. ( read original story ...)
Japan cuts view on economy for first time in 10 months
Japan's government on Wednesday slashed its view on the economy for November in its first such downgrade in 10 months, as weak demand weighed on capital spending and consumer expenditure. ( read original story ...)
Doctors fuming over smoking project in iconic Sapporo park
SAPPORO--A dispute over smoking is threatening to erupt in a fireball if Sapporo city authorities go ahead with plans to allow people to puff away in popular downtown Odori Park from December. ( read original story ...)
Trespassing Tourists Are Killing Japan’s Iconic Daikoku Parking Area Car Meets
Yokohama's Daikoku Parking Area is a world-famous car meet spot, which seems to be making it a liability for locals. ( read original story ...)
‘Tourist Investors’ Have Been Punishing Japan’s Earnings Misses
Recent Japanese earnings reports have been notable for worse-than-usual selloffs in companies that miss expectations. To veteran market players, it’s a telltale sign of an influx of “tourist investors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan kicks off Eevee Day celebration with multiple game events
Eevee Day, which happens every year on Nov. 21, has kicked off in Japan, with the Pokémon Company releasing several events for fans to partake in as they celebrate the popular Pokémon’s special day. ( read original story ...)
Anime-Themed Drone Show to Feature Evangelion, Demon Slayer, Ultraman
The evening skies will light up this Christmas with anime-themed drone shows inspired by the Evangelion, Demon Slayer and Ultraman franchises. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ispace unveils micro rover for its 2nd moon mission
The Japanese private spaceflight company ispace has unveiled a mini rover that will fly on its next moon landing mission next year. The micro rover will launch in winter 2024 inside the payload bay at the top of ispace 's Mission 2 lander, if all goes according to plan. ( read original story ...)
Cüre To Launch CBD Products In Japan’s New Market
The Cure brand, maker of CBD-infused sparkling waters, wellness shots, and gummies, announced that it will launch products in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Stockholm city hall backs Olympic bid ahead of key IOC meeting for 2030-2034 Winter Games candidates
The Stockholm city council publicly supported Sweden’s latest bid to host the 2030 Olympics ahead of key meetings Tuesday for potential Winter Games hosts. ( read original story ...)
Stockholm becomes latest European city willing to host 2030 Winter Olympics
Sweden has received Stockholm's city authorities' blessing to put forward a bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics - which the country has never hosted. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka opens up on dark time when it was ‘make it in tennis or be homeless’
Naomi Osaka reveals there was a moment and time when she felt she would either have tp make it in pro tennis or end up homeless. Last year, Osaka landed on Forbes' No 1 in the highest-paid female ... ( read original story ...)