Japan's Emperor Naruhito is currently in Mongolia, aiming to strengthen ties between the two nations. This visit is significant because it happens in a region where Russia and China have a lot of influence. Naruhito met with Mongolia's President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. Japan is keen on increasing trade with Mongolia, which has plenty of ...
Japan is no stranger to earthquakes, but recent tremors have sparked quite a stir. Over 1, 000 quakes have shaken the Kagoshima prefecture in just two weeks. The strongest so far was a 5. 5-magnitude quake near Kyushu island. This has led to some people getting worried and even evacuating. Rumors are flying around, thanks to a comic book from 1999. It's been re-rele...
Stuttering is complex. It doesn't happen the same way for everyone. In many languages, people who stutter often struggle more with words that start with consonants. But in Japanese, it's different. Many Japanese speakers who stutter find vowel-starting words harder to say. A recent study dug into this. Researchers wanted to see if there are different types of stutte...
Japan's space program reached a milestone on June 28 with the final launch of its H-2A rocket. This event marked the end of an era for a rocket that had been a reliable workhorse for the country's space missions. The H-2A rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center, successfully deploying the GOSAT-GW satellite into orbit. This satellite, also known as Ibuki...
A recent court decision in Japan has blocked Google from selling certain older Pixel phones. The ruling came after a patent dispute with Pantech, a Korean mobile company. The patents in question involve technology used in 4G networks. The court found that Google had not been cooperative in resolving the dispute. As a result, Google can no longer sell, display, trans...
The Moon got a new mark on June 11, 2025. This wasn't a natural feature, but a dark smudge left by a spacecraft crash. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) snapped pictures of the aftermath. This wasn't just any spacecraft, but the RESILIENCE lander, part of a Japanese mission aiming to establish a commercial foothold on the Moon. The lander, launched in January 20...
The Switch 2 is making waves in Japan, and it's not just a ripple; it's a tsunami. In just two weeks, it has sold more units than the entire Xbox Series family and the PS5 Pro combined. This is not a small feat, considering the Xbox Series family includes the Series X, Series S, and the Series X Digital Edition. The Switch 2 has sold 1, 101, 136 units in Japan, while...
A spacecraft orbiting the moon has snapped pictures of a recent lunar crash. The images show the aftermath of a Japanese company's failed landing attempt. A dark mark now blemishes the moon's surface. This is where the Resilience lander and its tiny rover met their end. The crash happened in a region known as the Sea of Cold. This area is a volcanic zone in the moon'...
Japan is making efforts to boost the birth rate. Policies to aid women during the postpartum and child-rearing stages have been enhanced. However, the exact kind of support these women need is still a mystery. This is because there hasn't been enough research on the new policies. Many women in Japan are raising infants and toddlers. Their health-related quality of l...
Japan has been quietly boosting its military presence. On the island of Okinawa, a new regiment of the Ground Self-Defense Force is stationed. This regiment is armed with ship-slaying missiles. These missiles are mounted on trucks. The trucks are dark green. They are easy to move around and hide. However, the regiment is not hiding. They are making sure everyone can ...