By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese authorities are facing renewed pressure to combat the yen's fresh declines driven by market expectations that the Bank of Japan will keep interest rates ultra-low, ( read original story ...)
The worm that learned: Diet found to affect learning in older nematodes
A group from Nagoya University in Japan used a nematode model to discover that the weakening of the learning ability of older individuals does not ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese eye EEC outlay of B3.7bn
At least three Japanese firms are expected to invest roughly 3.7 billion baht in industries such as electric vehicles (EVs) and smart electronics in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), says the ... ( read original story ...)
Does Japan’s stock market rally have legs?
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Sapporo eyes having external experts select 2030 Winter Games sponsors
The Sapporo Municipal Government is eyeing the establishment of a sponsor selection committee comprising outside experts for the 2030 Winter Olympic a・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for killing 13 crows with pesticide claims they were noisy
Police in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, have arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of violating the wildlife protection and hunting law after he poisoned crows with food containing pesticide. Police ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire’s Latest Tire Tips Video Series Hosted by Veteran Racer Tanner Foust
Yokohama Tire has produced seven new Tire Tips videos, hosted by veteran racer and Team Yokohama member Tanner Foust. The educational videos are being released in conjunction with the U.S. Tire ... ( read original story ...)
I visited Japan and tried fresh wasabi for the first time. It looked and tasted nothing like what I’m used to eating with sushi.
Insider's reporter visited David Hulme, a wasabi grower in Japan. There, she found lush plants with a stem that had a sharp, earthy flavor. ( read original story ...)
Endometriosis: Science begins to unravel the mystery of a disease affecting millions of women
The study of infections and genetic analysis are seeking new solutions to a condition that until recently was largely ignored ... ( read original story ...)
3 universities short-listed for Japan gov’t research institute grant
The University of Tokyo and two other national universities were chosen as candidates to be designated as world-class research instit ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan investors OK new management with reduced Renault influence
Shareholders of Nissan Motor Co. on Tuesday approved a renewed management on Tuesday that diminishes the influence from its bigges ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to take action after many brown bear sightings at local park area
In response to a series of brown bear sightings at a local park area, this northern Japan city held a countermeasure meeting on June 26, an ... ( read original story ...)
Endometriosis may be caused by a bacterial infection
Japanese researchers have demonstrated the presence of a bacterium of the genus 'Fusobacterium' in women suffering from endometriosis. An antibiotic treatment tested on infected mice reduced lesions. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber is Supplier of OE Electric Truck/Bus Tires
The Yokohama Rubber Co. has began supplying its RY01C tires to the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation for OE use. ( read original story ...)
Loewe ReCraft store in Osaka finds ways to let leather live on
Fashion brand Loewe has opened a store in Osaka that, for the first time, is specifically dedicated to the repair and preservation of its leather goods. The opening of Loewe ReCraft continues the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s $7 bln buyout dials up global chip wars
A government-led buyout signals more uncertainty ahead for a chip industry grappling with oversupply and geopolitics. The state-backed Japan Investment Corp will take over JSR , which makes ... ( read original story ...)