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Planning an efficient energy future for Japan
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EAST ASIA FORUM
The Great East Japan Earthquake, the tsunami and the subsequent nuclear power plant accident in Fukushima on 11 March 2011 changed Japan’s energy future drastically. The revised Strategic Energy Plan, which the Japanese Cabinet approved in April 2014, outlines a new conceptual f...
The Great East Japan Earthquake, the tsunami and the subsequent nuclear power plant accident in Fukushima on 11 March 2011 changed Japan’s energy future drastically. The revised Strategic Energy Plan, which the Japanese Cabinet approved in April 2014, outlines a new conceptual f...
- December 23, 2014
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Final Fantasy PS4 Announced for Japan
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GAMESPOT
Sony and Square Enix have teamed up for a new PlayStation 4 design to mark the release of upcoming role-playing game Final Fantasy Type-0 HD. The console, which has been announced only for Japan, comes in a red and black design, which also goes for the DualShock 4 controller.
The PS4...
Sony and Square Enix have teamed up for a new PlayStation 4 design to mark the release of upcoming role-playing game Final Fantasy Type-0 HD. The console, which has been announced only for Japan, comes in a red and black design, which also goes for the DualShock 4 controller.
The PS4...
- December 23, 2014
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'Dreaming' About Japan-China Relations
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FORBES
Call me a dreamer, but I believe that relations between China and Japan could, over time—probably a long time—become as cordial and close as those between Japan and the United States.
Japan suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of the Americans, whose retribution included the barb...
Call me a dreamer, but I believe that relations between China and Japan could, over time—probably a long time—become as cordial and close as those between Japan and the United States.
Japan suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of the Americans, whose retribution included the barb...
- December 23, 2014
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Emperor turns 81, hopes Japan will move forward in peace
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JAPAN TIMES
Emperor Akihito, on the occasion of his 81st birthday Tuesday, expressed the hope that Japan will move forward with other nations as a peaceful country, ahead of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II next year.
“I ardently hope that Japan will be able to go forward in th...
Emperor Akihito, on the occasion of his 81st birthday Tuesday, expressed the hope that Japan will move forward with other nations as a peaceful country, ahead of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II next year.
“I ardently hope that Japan will be able to go forward in th...
- December 23, 2014
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Japan runs short of butter as dairy farms dwindle
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — When Japanese pose for pictures, instead of saying “Cheese!” some say “Butter!” These days, butter is more likely cause for frowning, since it is rationing that comes to mind.
As the Christmas Eve cake rush approaches, grocery stores are limiting customers to a maximum of ...
TOKYO — When Japanese pose for pictures, instead of saying “Cheese!” some say “Butter!” These days, butter is more likely cause for frowning, since it is rationing that comes to mind.
As the Christmas Eve cake rush approaches, grocery stores are limiting customers to a maximum of ...
- December 19, 2014
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Japan has six months to merge basketball domestic leagues: FIBA
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JAPAN TODAY
Japan has six months to hammer out a plan for merging its two national basketball leagues, or risk not qualifying for the 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympics, a senior International Basketball Federation (FIBA) official said Thursday.
During a visit to Tokyo, FIBA secretary general Patri...
Japan has six months to hammer out a plan for merging its two national basketball leagues, or risk not qualifying for the 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympics, a senior International Basketball Federation (FIBA) official said Thursday.
During a visit to Tokyo, FIBA secretary general Patri...
- December 19, 2014
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Sony display module makes your eyewear a wearable device
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO — Sony has announced the development of a display module that transforms your eyewear into a wearable device.
The company also revealed that it will show the display module and its concept model - SmartEyeglass Attach! - at the 2015 International CES that will be held in Las...
TOKYO — Sony has announced the development of a display module that transforms your eyewear into a wearable device.
The company also revealed that it will show the display module and its concept model - SmartEyeglass Attach! - at the 2015 International CES that will be held in Las...
- December 19, 2014
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JR Tokai starts construction of maglev train stations
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NEWS ON JAPAN
Central Japan Railway Co., known as JR Tokai, said Wednesday it has started to build underground stations at two terminals for a magnetically levitated train line linking Tokyo and Nagoya, with the aim of starting service in 2027.
In October, JR Tokai, operator of the Tokaido Shin...
Central Japan Railway Co., known as JR Tokai, said Wednesday it has started to build underground stations at two terminals for a magnetically levitated train line linking Tokyo and Nagoya, with the aim of starting service in 2027.
In October, JR Tokai, operator of the Tokaido Shin...
- December 19, 2014
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Kyoto's geisha, maiko learn how to ward off attackers
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NEWS ON JAPAN
Dozens of geisha and their apprentice "maiko" took a class in the art of self-defense for protection against unwelcome attention while walking alone on dark, deserted streets at night.
Local police taught the 50 or so attendees, who included local residents, how to break free of a...
Dozens of geisha and their apprentice "maiko" took a class in the art of self-defense for protection against unwelcome attention while walking alone on dark, deserted streets at night.
Local police taught the 50 or so attendees, who included local residents, how to break free of a...
- December 19, 2014
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Japan eyes providing patrol boats to Indonesia to fight piracy
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JAPAN TIMES
Japan is arranging to provide patrol boats to Indonesia to support its fight against piracy, government sources said Wednesday, a move seen as part of efforts to assist Asian countries to boost their security capabilities in the face of China’s maritime assertiveness.
Since last y...
Japan is arranging to provide patrol boats to Indonesia to support its fight against piracy, government sources said Wednesday, a move seen as part of efforts to assist Asian countries to boost their security capabilities in the face of China’s maritime assertiveness.
Since last y...
- December 19, 2014
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