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Private Japanese spacecraft apparently fails on historic moon landing try

The Hakuto-R lander, built by Tokyo-based company ispace, seems to have failed today (April 25) in its attempt to become the first private spacecraft to touch down on the moon.

Space

'The longest ten seconds' Aidan Walsh on his Olympic Boxing bronze medal at the Tokyo games

Walsh became just the 16th Irish person to win an Olympic boxing medal at the Tokyo games.

Irish Mirror

Japan Supports Industrial Use of Generative AI, PM Says

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday the country supports the development of industrial uses of generative artificial intelligence technologies such as OpenAI's ChatGPT. Kishida met the chief executive of Microsoft-backed OpenAI in Tokyo earlier this month and has reportedly said the Group of Seven summit meeting next month…

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Japanese firm to attempt historic lunar landing

TOKYO: A Japanese space startup will attempt on Tuesday to become the first private company to put a lander on the Moon.

Bangkok Post

Tokyo company aims to be 1st business to put lander on moon

A Japanese company is about to attempt what no other private business has done: land on the moon

The Independent UK

Scottish Energy Secretary heads to Japan to seek renewables investment

Energy Secretary Gray will spend three days in Tokyo and Osaka this week

The National (Scotland)

Energy Secretary heads to Japan to seek renewables investment

Neil Gray will spend three days in Tokyo and Osaka this week

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South Korea restores Japan to trade white list amid warming ties

Seoul restores preferential trade status three years after neighbours restricted trade over historical grievances.

Al Jazeera

DeSantis praises 'strong Japan' military build-up in PM Kishida meeting

Potential U.S. presidential candidate Ron DeSantis on Monday met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and lauded bilateral ties, especially the idea of a "strong Japan".

Reuters

South Korea restores Japan on trade 'white list'

South Korea has formally restored Japan to its list of countries it gives preferential treatment in trade, three years after the neighbors downgraded each other’s trade status amid a diplomatic row over historical grievances

The Independent UK

Japanese demand same-sex marriage rights before G7 summit

Cheering crowds have gathered in Tokyo for the first full Pride parade in four years, demanding Japan legally recognise same-sex marriage.

The New Daily

Japanese fete LGBTQ progress, demand marriage rights as G7 summit looms

(This April 23 story has been corrected to say 'unions,' not 'marriage,' as G7 member Italy recognises the former and not the latter, in paragraph 2)

Reuters

Explore an anime version of Tokyo in this free Unreal Engine 5 demo

Just imagine you're running late and holding a slice of toast in your mouth.

PC Gamer

Imperial couple attends medical association event

The Emperor and Empress attended the opening ceremony of a Japanese Association of Medical Sciences event in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Friday.

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The Independent UK

Emily Ratajkowski addresses alleged ‘feud’ with Olivia Wilde over Harry Styles kiss

The model was spotted kissing the ‘As It Was’ singer in Tokyo last month

Bangkok Post

Japan military on alert for Pyongyang missile

 TOKYO: Japan ordered its military on Saturday to prepare to shoot down a North Korean ballistic missile after Pyongyang said this week that it was ready to launch its first military spy satellite.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tokyo Prepares to Shoot Down NKorea Satellite if it Falls on Japan

Japan's Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada on Saturday ordered the country's military to prepare to shoot down a North Korean spy satellite should it fall within Japan's territory. Hamada ordered the Self-Defense Forces to make necessary preparations as he could potentially "order the destruction of ballistic missiles", the Defense Ministry said…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Political Pulse / Taiwan contingency war game highlights Japan's critical importance

In 20XX, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) deploys warships, including aircraft carriers, and fighter jets around Taiwan to blockade the island. Strongly opposed to the United States' planned arms sales to Taiwan, China tries to prevent the sale by taking military action and ultimately bring Taiwan to its knees.…

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Russia bans Japanese group campaigning over disputed islands

Russia's prosecutor general said on Friday it had banned a group campaigning for Japanese sovereignty over four disputed islands seized by the Soviet Union at the end of World War Two, amid rising tensions between Moscow and Tokyo.

The Independent UK

Japan PM sends offerings to controversial Tokyo shrine

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has donated religious offerings to a Tokyo shrine that China and the Koreas consider a symbol of Japan’s wartime militarism

The Independent UK

First Tokyo Olympic bribery verdict ends with no jail time

The first verdicts in the sprawling Tokyo Olympic bribery scandal have been handed down in Tokyo District Court with defendants found guilt but avoiding jail time

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Shared workspaces warm up to saunas for mental, physical boost

An increasing number of shared workplaces are installing sauna baths amid a spike in popularity among workers in their 30s and 40s who view saunas as a place to relax and share ideas. Operators of such facilities aim to help people "recharge" both physically and mentally while helping them gear…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Trade Envoy Tai Says US Not Seeking to 'Decouple' from China

Washington is not seeking to decouple the American economy from China’s, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said Thursday while on a visit to Tokyo. Tai, who is on her fourth visit to Japan after being appointed the top US trade envoy, said all members of President Joe Biden's administration have…

The Guardian - AU

Titmus v Ledecky v McIntosh looms as swimming’s latest mouthwatering rivalry

Ariarne Titmus’s slow time at the Australian championships adds a degree of mystery to the three-way match-up at this year’s worlds

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Someone used Unreal Engine 5 to turn Tokyo into a playable anime that you can explore right now

Anime Tokyo has a free demo you can and should download

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