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Japan Is Running Out Of Phone Numbers, So It’s Making Longer Ones
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THE VERGE
Japan’s communications ministry plans to create 10 billion 14-digit phone numbers in response to fears that the country’s 11-digit numbers could run out by 2022. Japan Times reports that the proposal has already been approved by the country’s three major mobile operators — NTT Docomo,...
Japan’s communications ministry plans to create 10 billion 14-digit phone numbers in response to fears that the country’s 11-digit numbers could run out by 2022. Japan Times reports that the proposal has already been approved by the country’s three major mobile operators — NTT Docomo,...
- May 17, 2019
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How Xi and Abe can bridge China-Japan divide
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ASIA TIMES
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have much more in common than they may realize. Both come from elite political families with great influence within their respective countries.
Xi is considered a princeling within China because he is the son of Xi Z...
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have much more in common than they may realize. Both come from elite political families with great influence within their respective countries.
Xi is considered a princeling within China because he is the son of Xi Z...
- May 16, 2019
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Japanese Space Startup Aims To Compete With US Rivals
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PHYS
A Japanese startup that launched a rocket into space earlier this month plans to provide low-cost rocket services and compete with American rivals such as SpaceX, its founder said Wednesday.
Interstellar Technology Inc. founder Takafumi Horie said a low-cost rocket business in Japan is wel...
A Japanese startup that launched a rocket into space earlier this month plans to provide low-cost rocket services and compete with American rivals such as SpaceX, its founder said Wednesday.
Interstellar Technology Inc. founder Takafumi Horie said a low-cost rocket business in Japan is wel...
- May 16, 2019
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UNESCO Panel Recommends Osaka Tombs For World Heritage Status
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THE JAPAN NEWS
A UNESCO advisory panel has recommended adding a group of ancient tombs in Osaka Prefecture to the World Cultural Heritage list, Japan’s Cultural Affairs Agency announced Tuesday.
Collectively called the Mozu-Furuichi tumulus clusters, the sites are expected to be officially appr...
A UNESCO advisory panel has recommended adding a group of ancient tombs in Osaka Prefecture to the World Cultural Heritage list, Japan’s Cultural Affairs Agency announced Tuesday.
Collectively called the Mozu-Furuichi tumulus clusters, the sites are expected to be officially appr...
- May 15, 2019
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Japan Day Celebrated Despite Rain
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NY1
Thousands endured the rain Sunday morning to race four miles around Central Park for the 13th Annual Japan Run.“You know something, runners run regardless of the conditions. It’s a little windy, but overall we’ll get out here and run and people like to celebrate too,” said Michael Capiraso,...
Thousands endured the rain Sunday morning to race four miles around Central Park for the 13th Annual Japan Run.“You know something, runners run regardless of the conditions. It’s a little windy, but overall we’ll get out here and run and people like to celebrate too,” said Michael Capiraso,...
- May 15, 2019
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Japan Uses Turtle Divination For Emperor Enthronement Rites
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STARS AND STRIPES
TOKYO — Japanese palace officials used an ancient turtle-shell divination Monday to choose sites to harvest sacred rice to be used in an upcoming harvest ritual — the most important one new Emperor Naruhito will perform after enthronement.
Naruhito succeeded the Chrysanthemum...
TOKYO — Japanese palace officials used an ancient turtle-shell divination Monday to choose sites to harvest sacred rice to be used in an upcoming harvest ritual — the most important one new Emperor Naruhito will perform after enthronement.
Naruhito succeeded the Chrysanthemum...
- May 14, 2019
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Japan Begins Testing Its 248 Mph Next-Gen Bullet Train
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THE VERGE
The first passengers are expected in 2030
Japan’s next-generation bullet train, the Alfa-X, has gone into testing. The train, which will be built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Hitachi, is capable of hitting a maximum speed of 400 km/h (248 mph), but it’s expected to carry passenger...
The first passengers are expected in 2030
Japan’s next-generation bullet train, the Alfa-X, has gone into testing. The train, which will be built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Hitachi, is capable of hitting a maximum speed of 400 km/h (248 mph), but it’s expected to carry passenger...
- May 14, 2019
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All Aboard The Mickey Mouse Shinkansen Bullet Train In Kyushu From May
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JAPAN TRENDS
We are now very familiar with Japanese characters and franchises appearing on special trains. From Hello Kitty to Evangelion, and Pikachu, train operators frequently use tie-ups to promote regional travel. (And don’t forgot those Star Wars passenger planes from ANA.)
But it is al...
We are now very familiar with Japanese characters and franchises appearing on special trains. From Hello Kitty to Evangelion, and Pikachu, train operators frequently use tie-ups to promote regional travel. (And don’t forgot those Star Wars passenger planes from ANA.)
But it is al...
- May 13, 2019
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Japan Looks To Prevent Water Shortage During Tokyo Olympics
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Plans are in place to increase water levels in reservoirs serving Tokyo and surrounding areas in a bid to meet demand during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games.
With over 10 million people expected to arrive for the games, the central government and seven prefecture...
TOKYO - Plans are in place to increase water levels in reservoirs serving Tokyo and surrounding areas in a bid to meet demand during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games.
With over 10 million people expected to arrive for the games, the central government and seven prefecture...
- May 13, 2019
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Russia, Japan Say Differences Remain Over Disputed Islands
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JAPAN TODAY
MOSCOW - Russia and Japan's top diplomats said Friday there was a way to go before their countries could resolve a World War II-era dispute over a chain of islands, following a meeting in Moscow.
Ahead of talks, Russia's Sergei Lavrov said "significant differences" remained between ...
MOSCOW - Russia and Japan's top diplomats said Friday there was a way to go before their countries could resolve a World War II-era dispute over a chain of islands, following a meeting in Moscow.
Ahead of talks, Russia's Sergei Lavrov said "significant differences" remained between ...
- May 11, 2019
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