JAPANESE

Aug 01 2025HEALTH

Quick Steps to Better Health: The Japanese Walking Trend

A new fitness trend is making waves, promising big health benefits in just 30 minutes. It's called "Japanese walking, " and it's all over social media. The idea is simple: walk fast for three minutes, then slow down for three minutes, and repeat. This pattern is done five times, and it's said to giv

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Jul 21 2025HEALTH

How Japan Sees Epilepsy: A Closer Look at Public Views

Epilepsy is a condition that many people don't understand. In Japan, researchers wanted to know what people think about it. They made a special test to measure these thoughts and feelings. This test is called the ABLE-J. The test was given to 400 adults in Japan. It started with 29 questions but wa

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Jul 02 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of Stuttering in Japanese Speakers

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 t

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Jun 29 2025SCIENCE

Japan's Final H-2A Rocket Launch: A New Era in Space Exploration

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 t

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Jun 22 2025SCIENCE

Moon's New Scar: A Hard Lesson in Lunar Landing

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

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Jun 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Japan's Switch 2: A New Gaming Giant

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 Dig

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Jun 21 2025SCIENCE

Moon's New Scar: A Look at the Japanese Lander's Crash Site

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 regio

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Jun 08 2025POLITICS

Japan's Silent Military Message

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. Ho

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Jun 06 2025SCIENCE

Japan's Moon Mission: Resilience's Uncertain Fate

Japan's space ambitions have been on full display. A private Japanese company has been trying to make history by successfully landing a robotic spacecraft on the moon. This isn't their first attempt, but the outcome is still up in the air. The company, based in Tokyo, is part of a new wave of priva

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May 31 2025HEALTH

Virtual Friends in a Digital World

Adolescents with mental health issues often struggle with communication and social interaction. This is where virtual reality (VR) steps in. VR is becoming a popular tool in mental health care. It offers a safe and controlled environment for social interaction and therapy. In Japan, a unique tel

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