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Muraoka wins gold, Morii grabs bronze on Day 1 of Beijing Paralympics

BEIJING -- Alpine skier Momoka Muraoka won gold in the sitting category of the women's downhill on Saturday, becoming the first Japanese medalist at the Beijing Paralympic Winter Games, which opened Friday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 6, 2022

Flag-bearer Kawayoke aims for medal together with his hero

BEIJING -- As flag bearer, para-skier Taiki Kawayoke led the Japan team as it marched at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Paralympics on Friday night.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 6, 2022

Rallies supporting Ukraine take place in various parts of Japan

Rallies protesting Russia's invasion of Ukraine were held in parts of Japan on Saturday, with Ukrainians living in Japan calling for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops and tougher economic sanctions on Russia by the international community.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 6, 2022

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Japan may take more action vs Russia, could impact energy sector -lawmaker

Japan may take more action in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine which could significantly impact Japan's energy sector, a senior ruling-party lawmaker said on Sunday, while expressing caution toward a complete end to Russia oil and gas usage.

Reuters · Mar 6, 2022

Irish Abroad: The 19-year-old racing driver competing across the globe in bid for F1 success

"Japan attracted my attention due to its racing category’s track record in producing F1 drivers such as Eddie Irvine, Micheal Schumacher, and David Kennedy."

Irish Mirror · Mar 6, 2022

Spiders from Japan could colonize the US East Coast

Great, now it’s a plague a spiders.

Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2022

PRINT/ Vehicles eyed for depopulated areas

Level 4 automated vehicle networks are currently being tested across Japan as a potential means of public transportation, especially in rural areas with declining and aging populations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 5, 2022

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N.Korea Conducts Ninth Missile Test in 2022

North Korea conducted its ninth weapons test of the year on Saturday, firing a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea to the east of the Korean peninsula just days before South Korea's presidential election. The launch drew condemnation from governments in the United States, South Korea, and Japan, which fear…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2022

N. Korean projectile reached estimated height of 550 km, says Japan defence minister

A North Korean projectile launched on Saturday is estimated to have reached a height of 550 km (340 miles) and flown for a distance of 300 km (190 miles), Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said.

Reuters · Mar 5, 2022

Mardi Gras parade participants set for a proud, loud night for all the world to see

This will be Mandy's first Mardi Gras, while Fiona is a parade veteran. They agree on one thing: there's work still to be done for equality for the LGBTQIA+ community and Mardi Gras is one place to keep the work going.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

Porsche Taycan Is Transformed Into Colorful Art Car Covered In Flowers

The car will tour across Japan over the next two months.

Motor1 · Mar 4, 2022

Ghosn accused of using Nissan cash to pay associates; claims innocence in overseas film

Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn has been accused of illicitly using Nissan funds to pay a Saudi Arabian acquaintance and a Nissan's sales agent in Oman, in addition to understating his remunerations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 4, 2022

Signaling a shift, 'Drive My Car' rides into the Oscars

“Drive My Car” is a three-hour Japanese drama in which the opening credits don’t even arrive until 40 minutes in

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

Enhanced capabilities needed to protect Japan's key infrastructure

This is the ninth and final installment of a series exploring Japan's vulnerabilities in areas such as information and supply networks, which have prompted the government to expedite efforts to pass a law to safeguard the nation's economic security. The following is excerpted from an interview with Shigeru Kitamura, former…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 4, 2022

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The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 4, 2022

Economic impact of Ukraine invasion may reach as far as Japan

The economic impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine may stretch as far as daily life in Japan, as international trading prices for wheat, crude oil and natural gas are rising due to fears that Ukrainian and Russian exports of these products will stall.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022

G7 to impose further sanctions on Russia if no ceasefire -Japan foreign minister

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies agreed on Friday they would impose further sanctions on Russia if Moscow does not stop attacking Ukraine, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said.

InsideEVs · Mar 4, 2022

Rumor: Panasonic Plans New Battery Gigafactory In The US

Panasonic announced earlier this week that it will produce the new 4680-type cylindrical lithium-ion batteries in Japan, but it might be just the first step.

Benzinga · Mar 4, 2022

The Daily Biotech Pulse: Ocugen Faces Regulatory Setback, vTv CEO Quits, Biogen-Eisai Make Headway With Second Alzheimer's Antibody Treatment In Japan

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours.

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The Conversation · Mar 4, 2022

Monkey teeth are shedding new light on how early humans used tools

The macaques of Japan’s Koshima Island are a clever bunch. Well known for performing some remarkably complex tasks, such as washing sweet potatoes and filtering wheat from sand in the seawater, they’ve even been spotted catching live octopuses from the sea.

Benzinga · Mar 4, 2022

Tesla Supplier Panasonic Said To Be Planning Giant US Plant To Produce New Type Of Batteries For EV Maker

Japan’s Panasonic Corp (OTC: PCRFY) is planning to build a large U.S.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022

Japan's top court orders damages for Fukushima victims in landmark decision -NHK

Japan's Supreme Court upheld an order for utility Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) to pay damages of 1.4 billion yen ($12 million) to about 3,700 people whose lives were devastated by the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the first decision of its kind.

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

Japan's Honda, Sony joining forces on new electric vehicle

Two big names in Japanese electronics and autos are joining forces to produce an electric vehicle together

Benzinga · Mar 4, 2022

Sony To Establish Joint Venture With Honda To Make Electric Vehicles: What You Should Know

Japan’s Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY) and Honda Motor Co (NYSE: HMC) on Friday announced plans to establish a joint venture to make high-value battery electric vehicles that would go on sale in 2025.

Bangkok Post · Mar 4, 2022

Japan to amend traffic laws to promote self-driving vehicles

TOKYO: Japan's government plans to amend traffic laws to allow level four autonomous vehicles to drive on some roads and will ask lawmakers to approve the change as early as this month.

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

In S. Korea election, future of foreign policy up for debate

Ahead of the March 9 presidential election in South Korea, major candidates are embroiled in a heated debate over how to address a foreign policy challenges that include the U.S.-China rivalry, North Korea's nuclear threats and badly strained ties with Japan

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