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Japan succeeds in soft landing on the moon, but its lander has a power problem

Japan is now the fifth country to pull off a soft landing on the moon. A Japanese space agency manager earlier called the landing "a breathless, numbing 20 minutes of terror!"

WEKU

Watch Japan attempt to ace its 1st-ever moon landing today with this free livestream (video)

Japan's robotic SLIM spacecraft will attempt to pull off the nation's first-ever moon landing on Friday morning (Jan. 19), and you can watch the action live.

Space

Japan’s ‘moon sniper’ lander heads for touchdown on lunar surface

If all goes to plan, Jaxa’s lander will make Japan the fifth country ever to land on the moon

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Unforgettable Sinulog Experience in Japan: BAILE SA SINULOG 2024

Join Nicole Borromeo in experiencing the vibrant BAILE SA SINULOG 2024 in Japan. A historic cultural event celebrating Sinulog with colorful dances and cos...

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What Is Driving The Big Comeback Of Japanese Stocks? Will It Last?

Trading at around 36,000, the Nikkei is less than 15% below its old-time high of the late 1989s when Japanese equities were among the hottest in the world.

International Business Times

Taiwan's TSMC To Launch Japan Chipmaking Plant In February

Taiwan's TSMC will open its latest chipmaking foundry on Japan's Kyushu island on February 24, its chairman said Thursday, part of the semiconductor giant's plan to expand its global manufacturing footprint.

International Business Times

US-Bound Plane From Japan Forced To Return After Man Bites Flight Attendant's Arm

The man was arrested soon after the US-bound flight landed back in Japan.

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Japan Literary Laureate Unashamed About Using ChatGPT

The winner of Japan's most prestigious literary award has acknowledged that about "five percent" of her futuristic novel was penned by ChatGPT, saying generative AI had helped unlock her potential.

International Business Times

JPY TO USD and Other Currency Rates - 18 January 2024

Japanese Yen TO USD buying exchange rate is USD 148.12 as per open market rate and JPY TO USD selling exchange rate for 1 Japanese Yen is USD 148.12. Updat...

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Iraq vs Japan live stream: how to watch AFC Asian Cup 2023 match online for free

Here's how to watch Iraq vs Japan live streams for free and from anywhere, as the Lions of Mesopotamia and the Samurai Blue meet on Friday at the Education City Stadium in Qatar.

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Ex-MLB star Trevor Bauer criticized for apparent support of US Navy officer jailed in Japan

Trevor Bauer came under criticism in Japan after he appeared to express support for a US Navy officer jailed over a car crash that killed two Japanese citizens

The Guardian - US

Flight forced to return to Japan after 'drunk' American passenger bites crew member

Man who reportedly bit staff told authorities that he did not remember his actions

Evening Standard

India has its task cut out against favourite Germany

Indian women's hockey team faces Germany in the semifinals of the Olympic Qualifiers, hoping to secure a spot in the final.

The Hindu

Affluent Chinese have been moving to Japan since the COVID lockdowns

Middle- and upper-class Chinese are joining a migration wave to Japan.

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Two Planes Collide Again On Japan Airport Runaway; Second Crash In Country Since New Year

The incident happened on Tuesday at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, Japan's northern island.

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Asian Shares Dip on Wall Street Decline, China's GDP Growth

Asian shares mostly lower as Wall Street declines; Tokyo's Nikkei hits 30-year high. Chinese economy grew 5.2% in 2023, surpassing target. Earnings reports...

International Business Times

High Hopes For Japan's 'Moon Sniper' Mission

Japan's "Moon Sniper" spacecraft will attempt a historic touchdown on the lunar surface this weekend using pinpoint technology the country hopes will lead to success where many have failed.

Motorsport

2024 Formula 2 and F3 grid: Who is driving for each team?

Theo Pourchaire won the 2023 F2 Championship, but he will not return to the series in 2024 as he evaluates a switch to Japan's Super Formula series and continues to be Sauber F1’s reserve driver.

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U.S. Navy Officer Released from Prison After Tragic Car Accident

Learn about the ordeal of U.S. Navy Officer Lieutenant Ridge Alconis, who was sent to a Japanese prison after a tragic car accident. Now reunited with his ...

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It shouldn't be this hard to play the best version of one of Japan's great roguelikes today

This Shiren manages to be incredible and incredibly disappointing all at once.

The Times of India

Germany, Japan make it to semis in FIH Olympic Qualifiers

RANCHI: Germany made it to the semifinal of FIH Olympic Qualifiers in a dominant fashion as they thrashed the Czech Republic 10-0 in their Pool A game at Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

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Tokyo AI Lab Co-Founded by ex-Google Researchers Raises M

Former researchers from Google have secured a whopping million to establish an AI lab in Tokyo called TECH-AI-SAKANA-AI, focusing on cutting-edge AI re...

Evening Standard

Japan: Korean Air and Cathay Pacific planes hit each other at New Chitose Airport leaving hole in wing

The collision comes two weeks after a horror crash between planes on a runway at Tokyo's Haneda airport left five dead

TechRadar

Nintendo is donating over $340,000 to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support Noto Peninsula earthquake victims

Nintendo has announced that it's donating 50 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross Society to support those affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake on New Year's Day.

The Guardian - UK

Japan’s salarymen opt for ultra-cheap lunches as food prices continue to rise

Higher costs as a result of Ukraine war, supply chain issues and effects of Covid force lunching office workers to tighten belts

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