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Japan's Resilience moon lander aces lunar flyby ahead of historic touchdown try (photo)

Resilience, a lunar lander built by Japanese company ispace, zoomed within a mere 5,220 miles (8,400 kilometers) of the moon on Feb. 14.

Space

Cottontail review: how a man’s journey through grief mirrors our search for peace – by an expert in death and grieving

Cottontail (コットンテール), a newly released Japanese film, tells the touching and relatable story of Kenzaburo (Ken), a man in his late middle age grieving the loss of his wife, Akiko, after a long illness. To honour her dying wish, he embarks on a journey to take her ashes to the…

The Conversation

This cheap compact mirrorless is quickly becoming Nikon’s best selling camera – and I think it's actually long overdue

The Nikon Z30 is a cheap camera that doesn't feel cheap – and it's quickly rising in the sales ranks according to data from Japan

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Strange corkscrew burrows and other unexpected structures discovered 4.7 miles deep in the Japan Trench

New scans of the bottom of the Japan Trench reveal extensive burrow structures and evidence of regular "reset" events that help sea creatures survive in the ocean's deepest reaches.

LiveScience

North Korea Vows To Expand Nuclear Forces Under Kim Jong Un

North Korea rejects denuclearization plan, US, South Korea, Japan affirm support. Trump maintains relations with Kim Jong Un.

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Japan adopts new carbon reduction targets, energy plan to boost nuclear and renewables by 2040

Japan’s government adopted new decarbonization targets aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% from 2013 levels over the next 15 years, approving a renewed energy plan to help meet the goal

The Independent UK

Japanese game developers are using scent and gesture board games to help battle dementia

Board games are being used to battle dementia in Japan

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Toyota Is Killing Japan's $10,000 Corolla

$10,000 cars still exist–you just have to know where to look for them. One place is India, where you can pay even less than that for a brand-new Skoda crossover or a Honda sedan. In Japan, Toyota sells this dirt-cheap Corolla. It looks different from the globally available model since…

Motor1

UN nuclear chief arrives in Japan to inspect Fukushima soil storage

Rafael Grossi to assess contaminated soil removed after 2011 nuclear disaster as Japan grapples with disposal plan

The Independent UK

Paul Watson: unshaken by prison and still fighting for whales

Despite enduring five months of imprisonment in 2024, environmental activist Paul Watson remains more determined than ever to combat illegal whaling. Recently granted honorary citizenship by the city of Paris, he eagerly anticipates sharing his message at the UN Ocean Summit in Nice this June.

Radio France Internationale

Senior Afghan Taliban officials in Japan for talks with Japanese officials

Japanese officials say senior Afghan Taliban officials are in Japan for talks, as part of Tokyo’s efforts to help Afghanistan build a more inclusive political system and protect human rights

The Independent UK

Japan To Allow Taiwan As Place Of Origin In Family Registry

Japan will allow people from Taiwan to list the island as their place of origin in the country's family registry instead of China, a justice ministry official said Tuesday.

International Business Times

Japan Targets 60% Emissions Cut By 2035 From 2013 Levels

Japan set fresh climate targets on Tuesday, pledging to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent in the next decade from 2013 levels.

International Business Times

UN Nuclear Chief To View Soil Removed From Fukushima

The UN nuclear watchdog chief arrives in Japan on Tuesday for a trip that will include his first visit to storage facilities for soil contaminated in the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

International Business Times

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Fujitsu celebrates 50 million laptops produced with one-off exquisite kumiko wooden lid model

The production arm of Fujitsu recently celebrated its cumulative PC production total passing the 50 million units milestone with a special edition wood craft lidded laptop.

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Japan's Economy Grows 2.8% In Q4, Exports Surge

Japan's economy grew by 2.8% in Q4 2024, impacting markets positively and hinting at potential interest rate hikes.

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Honda Wanted Nissan to Scrap Its Hybrid Tech: Report

Honda and Nissan called off merger talks last week, less than two months after agreeing to explore plans for a new holding company to launch in 2026. Details are beginning to emerge about why the deal fell through, as the two Japanese automakers clashed on two main topics. It's already…

Marie Claire

The 15 Best Japanese Shows Streaming on Netflix Right Now

They're some of the streamer's most underrated shows.

Al Jazeera

Afghanistan’s Taliban makes debut diplomatic trip to Japan

Delegation says Taliban seeks ‘dignified’ global interaction as it builds ‘strong’ and ‘developed’ Afghanistan.

International Business Times

Japan 2024 Growth Slows Despite Stronger Fourth Quarter

Japan's economic growth slowed sharply last year, official data showed Monday, although the rate for the fourth quarter topped expectations.

The Independent UK

Japan's economy grows more than expected on strong exports and moderate consumption

Japan’s economy grew at a better-than-expected annual rate of 2.8% in October-December, underlined by steady exports and moderate consumption

RideApart

This Rosso Fuji Livery For the Moto Guzzi V85TT Is Pure Eye Candy

Moto Guzzi is without a doubt one of the OGs of the motorcycle world. Since 1921, the Italian marque has been cranking out bikes that are as unique as they are legendary. Unlike other brands that chase the latest trends, Guzzi sticks to what makes them special: transverse V-twins, shaft…

PC Gamer

Monster Hunter producer says 'There are more players than ever playing on PC, including in Japan,' and that the series' handheld wilderness years prepared them for Wilds' day 1 PC launch and crossplay

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