LEADING MANUFACTURER OF EQUIPMENT USED TO PRODUCE THE STATE-OF-THE-ART SEMICONDUCTORS NEEDED FOR THE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WE DEPEND ON EVERY DAY. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Revengers: Why Takemichi’s Growth Lies Elsewhere
Takemichi might not be the strongest character in Tokyo Revengers, but his true strength comes from something else. ( read original story ...)
Scientists develop low-cost system to measure space weather without leaving the ground
A research team from the Institute of Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE) at Nagoya University in Japan used a sensor manufactured by Aichi Steel Corporation to build a magneto-impedance sensor ... ( read original story ...)
Two fungi work together to kill fig trees
In many countries, the number of fig trees have been declining. While there are numerous explanations, one key problem is fig-wilting disease. A recognized cause of this disease is a fungus, ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams: Naomi Osaka reveals how she felt after tennis star’s retirement
What did Naomi Osaka say about Serena Williams’s absence? “To me, it feels definitely surreal and I’m almost… like I think she’s coming back,” Osaka said. “You know ... ( read original story ...)
Pacifist Japan to double defense spending, buy counterstrike missiles as China and North Korea fuel anxiety
U.S. officials were quick to praise the massive adjustment to post-WWII Japan's pacifist policy as marking "a new era in the defense of democracy." ( read original story ...)
Japan Moves to Double Military Spending, With a Wary Eye on China
The Japanese cabinet approved the first update to the country’s official security strategy in nine years, elevating Beijing over North Korea as the top threat. ( read original story ...)
Japan approves biggest military buildup since second world war amid China fears
US welcomes doubling of military spending but critics express unease over abandoning seven decades of pacifism ( read original story ...)
Japan Turns Back to Nuclear Power to Tackle Energy Crisis
An aerial view shows the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant following a strong earthquake, in Okuma town, Fukushima prefecture, Japan in this photo taken by Kyodo on March 17, 2022. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS Reuters TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan confirmed a major nuclear power policy shift on Friday to tackle an energy crisis more than ...
Int’l cruise ship departs Yokohama after Japan lifts COVID ban
An international cruise ship left Japan on Dec. 15 for the first time since March 2020, departing from the Port of Yokohama after the cent ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams absence causing Naomi Osaka ‘surreal’ struggles as tennis ace speaks out
Serena Williams said she would be "evolving away from tennis" before the US Open in September, but has since hinted at a return. ( read original story ...)
Pacifist Japan Unveils Unprecedented $320 Billion Military Build-Up
Japan said on Friday it would begin a once-unthinkable $320 billion military build-up that would arm it with missiles capable of striking China and ready it for a sustained conflict as regional tensions and Russia's Ukraine invasion stoke war fears. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics Scandal Makes Sapporo Bid ‘Difficult’: Governor
A corruption scandal surrounding last year's Tokyo Games has damaged Japan's bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, a top local official warned. ( read original story ...)
Japan Dec factory activity contracts at fastest pace in 26 months
Chimneys and cranes are seen at an industrial area in Yokohama, Japan, January 16, 2017. Picture taken January 16, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics scandal makes Sapporo bid to host 2030 Winter Olympics difficult, says Hokkaido governor
The scandal has also engulfed the company that produced soft toys of the Games mascots, as well as a suit retailer, a publishing firm and major advertising agencies ( read original story ...)
Japan to approve major defence overhaul on China threats
Japan's government is poised to approve a major defence policy overhaul Friday, including a significant spending hike, as it warns China poses the "greatest strategic challenge ever" to the country's security. ( read original story ...)