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Japan's economy grows for a second straight quarter on the back of consumer spending

Japan’s economy eked out an annual rate of 0.9% growth in the July-September quarter as consumer spending held up

The Independent UK

What Else Can Green Tea Do?

Bacteria are not the only microscopic troublemakers. Viruses, tiny microorganisms that "hijack" their host's cells, are the source of some of the most dangerous and communicable diseases in the world, including AIDS. And viruses can attack plants as well as humans and animals. Taking their cue from Japanese tobacco growers…

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Japan's Princess Mikasa, Great Aunt To Emperor, Dies Aged 101

Princess Mikasa, the oldest member of Japan's royal family and great aunt to the emperor, died aged 101 on Friday in a Tokyo hospital, the Imperial Household Agency said.

International Business Times

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Asteroid pieces brought to Earth help reveal how our solar system's planets and moons grew

Samples collected from the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu have revealed clues about a primordial magnetic field that helped asteroids, planets and moons grow in our solar system.

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Job-Quitting Service Employee Uses Job-Quitting Service to Quit Job Because Too Many People Are Quitting Their Jobs

In a notable twist, a Japan-based company that handles resignation for its clients found itself on the receiving end of its own service.

Latin Times

NATO and the EU press China to help stop North Korea's support for the war on Ukraine

NATO and the European Union are ramping up pressure on China

The Independent UK

Fujifilm shares more news on the GFX Eterna camera as it goes on display in Japan

An interview between CineD and Fujifilm showcases Fujifilm's first 'filmmaking' camera and provides insights into its development

Digital Camera World

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Japan's Hybrid-Helicopter Fleet Cleared For Operations After Incident

Japan's hybrid-helicopter military aircraft fleet resumes operations after a V-22 Osprey incident due to human error. Safety concerns raised in Okinawa.

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We'll See An Updated Sony-Honda Afeela Prototype At CES

Honda may be late to the game with electric vehicles, but it's got aggressive plans to catch up fast that include a huge production hub in Ohio and lots of new technologies developed in-house. But the wild card in that plan is its unexpected tie-up with Japanese consumer electronics and…

InsideEVs

Japan to resume V-22 flights after inquiry finds pilot error caused accident

The Japanese army's fleet of hybrid-helicopter aircraft have been cleared to resume operations after being grounded following an accident last month

The Independent UK

Japan police arrest American tourist, 65, accused of defacing one of Tokyo’s most iconic shrines

American tourist Steve Hayes was arrested on Wednesday ‘on suspicion of damaging property’ at the Meiji Jingu shrine

The Independent UK

The SPFL trait Kyogo will tap into to succeed for Japan

The SPFL trait Kyogo will tap into to show Japan what they've been missing.

The National (Scotland)

Suggested in the Stars by Yōko Tawada review – a linguistic odyssey

The Japanese novelist explores the relationship between language and national identity, in the second part of her Scattered All Over the Earth trilogy

The Guardian - UK

Japanese police arrest US man for allegedly scratching letters into shrine

Tourist allegedly told police he defaced Shinto shrine as a ‘prank’.

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The Independent UK

South Korean court finds former lawmaker guilty of misusing funds meant for sexual slavery victims

South Korea’s Supreme Court has given a suspended prison sentence to a former lawmaker who was found guilty of embezzling funds while leading a group supporting Korean survivors of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery

The Independent UK

Japan's sake brewers hope UNESCO heritage listing can boost rice wine's appeal

Deep in a dark warehouse, the sake sleeps, stored in rows of giant tanks

InsideEVs

America Is In The Middle Of A Secret Battery Boom

There's a good chance that whatever device you're using to read this story runs off a battery made in China. And until very recently, that was true of a great many electric vehicles as well. That's because the U.S., Europe, Japan and other parts of the globe spent decades outsourcing…

Digital Camera World

Are cameras about to get even smaller? A new 100mm metalens has landed – and its only 5mm thick

Taiwanese tech company Optor recently showcased their new metalens at a convention in Japan

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The Conversation

What Trump’s reelection means for relations between regional rivals China and Japan

Donald Trump was declared the winner of the US presidential election on November 6, sealing a historic and improbable return to the White House. His reelection has triggered speculation as to the state of world affairs once he assumes office in January.

Motor1

Bosozoku Vs Kaido Racer: A History of Japan's Wildest-Looking Subcultures

As human beings, we hunger for our tribe. A sense of inclusion feeds a primal need that’s older than speech, older than tools. Ultimately, these two wild-looking machines express that need. Each belongs to its own distinct tribe, explains the same idea in their own boisterous way.

Latin Times

Conservative Leader Shocks World with Call to Ban Women from Getting Married After 25, Remove Their Uteruses at 30

A conservative politician in Japan is backpedaling on farcical comments suggesting passing laws that would ban women over 25 from getting married and force women over 30 to remove their uteruses.

Digital Camera World

Nikon Z50 II is ALREADY delayed in Japan, as demand outstrips supply

Nikon Japan reports shortages of all Z50 II kits the moment they go on sale, so if you want one you should get on the pre-order list TODAY

RideApart

Could Honda Rewire Mobility In Europe With Its Swappable Power Pack?

Honda is clearly taking electrification seriously. I mean, out of the Japanese big four, Honda has some of the most promising tech and has been working on electrification for the longest time when compared to its counterparts.

The Independent UK

Anti-whaling activist Watson stays in detention in Greenland while Danes consider Japanese request

A court in Greenland has again decided to extend the custody of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson, until Dec. 4, while Denmark considers a Japanese extradition request

RideApart

Harley-Davidson Is Dumb Not to Sell Its Killer Small Motorcycle in the US

Harley-Davidson is getting crushed under the weight of its cruiser-centric business model. Over the last three decades, it's spent billions on pushing over-weight, over-priced HOGS to rich Boomer dentists who wanted to cosplay as Hells Angels members only for the Motor Co. to now be up a creek without a paddle…

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