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Large marine creature believed to be whale spotted in Tokyo Bay
NHK - Jan 20
Japan Coast Guard officials say they have confirmed a large marine creature believed to be a whale in Tokyo Bay.
Inside the Insane Japanese Mega Factory Producing the Honda Civic Type R - Production Line
FRAME - Jan 20
Today on FRAME, a feature on the Production line of the Japanese manufacturer, Honda. Check out how the iconic Civic Type R is made in one of the most advanced facilities in Japan, the Saitama Factory.
3 Japanese Species That Fight Back Against Invasive Species
- Jan 13
When it comes to wildlife Japan is one of the most interesting places in the world. It's landscapes and wildlife vary greatly from north to south and it's home to a lot of species that can't be found anywhere else in the world.
JAXA to begin final screening in astronaut recruitment
NHK - Jan 04
Japan's space agency is set to begin the final screening of applicants in its latest astronaut recruitment. Those who pass the screening will go on to take part in an international lunar exploration project.
Japan average temp in 2022 highest on record, 4th straight year
Kyodo - Dec 23
Japan's average temperature in 2022 was its highest ever for the fourth consecutive year, preliminary figures released by the country's weather agency showed Thursday.
Rule amendment to allow extended operation of Japanese reactors
world-nuclear-news.org - Dec 22
Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) has approved a draft of a new rule that would allow the country's nuclear power reactors to be operated for more than the current limit of 60 years. The amendment will require parliamentary approval.
Neutrinos: The key to unearthing the origin of the universe?
scotsman.com - Dec 20
Physicists have proposed that ‘neutrinos’ – one of the most abundant fundamental particles in the universe – could be the origin of all matter in the universe today.
Survey: About 5% of COVID patients have aftereffects one month after onset
NHK - Dec 15
A new survey in Japan shows that more than 5 percent of people who were infected with the coronavirus continued to suffer aftereffects one month after developing symptoms.
SpaceX launches lunar lander for Japanese venture ispace, which aims to create an economy around the moon
cnbc.com - Dec 12
Japanese lunar exploration company ispace began its long-anticipated first mission on Sunday, with a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching the venture’s lunar lander from Florida.
Japan’s sewer pipes may soon be crawling with spider-like inspection robots
South China Morning Post - Dec 10
A Japanese robotics start-up has developed spider-like robots to inspect and maintain the country’s sewer pipes as the country grapples with a labour shortage in the industry.
SolarDuck set to build Japan’s first offshore floating solar demonstrator
offshore-energy.biz - Dec 10
Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck has been awarded a contract to develop Japan’s first offshore floating solar power generation and automated sailing boat technology demonstrator together with local partners.
Japan billionaire Maezawa says K-pop star, 7 others to join Moon trip
Kyodo - Dec 09
Japanese billionaire entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa said Friday K-pop artist Top and American DJ Steve Aoki will be among the eight crew members who will join him on a private space trip to orbit the Moon in 2023.
Japan lifts ban on automated drone flights over residential areas
Kyodo - Dec 06
Japan on Monday lifted its ban on automated drone flights over residential areas to allow aerial parcel deliveries and help address the country's labor shortages amid an aging population across the country, particularly in rural areas.
Japanese astronaut keeps International Space Station mission amid research scandal
space.com - Dec 03
A Japanese astronaut will not lose his 2023 mission to the space station despite his involvement in a research scandal, according to media reports.
Japanese biotech firm uses roundworms in early screening for pancreatic cancer
South China Morning Post - Dec 02
Hirotsu Bio Science, a Japanese biotech firm, says it has developed the world’s first early screening test for pancreatic cancer using roundworms.
