The Latest Breaking News from Japan

Japan landed its Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon, or SLIM, craft on the surface of the Moon on Jan. 20, 2024

Not a single flagship camera appears in the 2023 list of best-selling cameras in Japan... instead, it's all about APS-C and Micro Four Thirds systems

The SLIM 'Moon Sniper' probe went silent shortly after notching Japan's first-ever lunar landing on Jan. 19. But there may be life in the spacecraft yet.

The lander was powered down at 12% battery power — saving enough juice for a potential restart. Now Japan's space agency will see if its solar cell can give the lander any electricity.

The Socceroos can claim top spot in their Asian Cup group with a win or draw against Uzbekistan and put themselves in best position for the knockout phase.

"I know a company that has brutally cut pricing and their profitability has brutally collapsed," Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares said of Tesla.

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Space agency JAXA says its vessel could be revived thanks to an early shutdown, noting it has ‘lots’ of data.