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At a popular beach in Japan, volunteers gathered to plant eelgrass seedlings, contributing to Japan's environmental goals which includes achieving carbon ... Show more www.reuters.com/sustainability/battling-climate-change-japan-looks-seagrass-carbon-capture-2024-04-25/
LIVE: Russian cosmonauts step out of the ISS for a spacewalk: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Haiti PM Henry steps down as transitional government takes power: Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned, his office said on Thursday ...
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Japan should be worrying about Taiwan, not Ukraine: Brahma Chellaney is professor emeritus of strategic studies at the Centre for Policy Research in New Delhi ...
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2 Japanese navy helicopters carrying 8 crew believed crashed in Pacific: Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crewmembers were believed to have crashed ...
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Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash
- Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.
- The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.
- The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.
- The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.
Japan's lunar lander SLIM surprisingly returns after the third night: Japan's lunar lander exceeded all expectations: Although it was not designed for the ...
heise.de/news/Japans-Mondlander-SLIM-meldet-sich-ueberraschend-auch-nach-dritter-Nacht-zurueck-9698266.html
Japan's Moon lander makes it through another lunar night: What do we say to the God of Death? Not today
theregister.com/2024/04/25/slim_another_lunar_night/
Inbound tourism numbers hit record high, with Japan set to achieve 2025 goal: The nation welcomed a record 3.08 million foreign visitors in March ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/society/record-high-inbound-travelers/
Quick Glance: Record: 3 Million Foreign Visitors to Japan in March
- In March, the number of foreign visitors to Japan exceeded 3 million for the first time, a 69.5 percent increase from the previous year, driven by tourists attracted to cherry blossoms and Easter holidaymakers.
- Spending by overseas travelers in the country reached a record of 1.75 trillion yen for the January-March quarter, the highest ever for a three-month period.
- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida presided over a meeting of a ministerial council established to promote Japan as a tourism-oriented country, expressing expectations of reaching record highs in both arrivals and spending in 2024.
- The largest number of travelers came from South Korea, followed by Taiwan, with the increase coinciding with the Easter holiday and Japan continuing to work towards attracting an annual 60 million foreign visitors by 2030.
Japanese Astronaut Furukawa Wishes to ‘Pass the Baton’; Furukawa Also Expressed Desire to Help Other Japanese Astronauts Still on ISS
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/science-nature/science/20240425-182343/
The glitch in Japan's plans to bolster U.S. defence: As the United States faces security threats across the globe, its close ally Japan has committed to stepping ...
reuters.com/world/glitch-japans-plans-bolster-us-defence-2024-04-26/
Japan's moon lander wasn't built to last - but it's still going 3 months in: Japan’s first moon lander has survived a third freezing lunar night ...
abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/japans-moon-lander-built-survive-weekslong-lunar-night-109564918
Japanese Emperor Sows Rice at Imperial Palace in Annual Tradition
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20240418-181196/
M6.4 quake hits Ehime, Kochi prefectures in western Japan - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 hit Ehime and Kochi ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240417/p2g/00m/0na/067000c
Haiti's capital under gang attacks ahead of government transition: Armed gangs launched fresh attacks on parts of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince ahead of the ...
reuters.com/world/americas/haitis-capital-under-gang-attacks-ahead-government-transition-2024-04-22/
The number of visitors to Japan exceeded 3 million for the first time in March, while a weak yen drove tourists to spend a record amount over the first quarter ... Show more asia.nikkei.com/Business/Travel-Leisure/Japan-foreign-tourists-top-3m-in-March-fueling-record-spending-boom
Haiti transition council to be installed on Thursday, says PM office: A ceremony to install a stalled presidential transition council in Haiti will take place ...
reuters.com/world/americas/haiti-transition-council-be-installed-thursday-says-pm-office-2024-04-24/
Japan’s native population declines at record rate as births plunge: Latest data shows number of Japanese nationals falling by almost 100 an hour on average ...
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Quick Glance: Japan’s Native Population Declines: Record Birth Plunge
- Japan sees the largest decline in its native population since 1950, despite government efforts.
- The total population of Japan decreased to 124.3 million in October, with 595,000 fewer residents compared to the previous year.
- The country experienced a historic low in birth rates in 2023 and a high number of foreign residents.
- The demographic crisis in Japan is leading to a significant imbalance in the population pyramid, raising questions about the country's social functions.
NASA Confirms Origin Of Space Object That Crashed Into Florida Home: The agency said in a blog post it had collected the item and determined it was a piece of ...
huffpost.com/entry/nasa-space-junk-florida-home-iss_n_661f3b54e4b05f7ca7171762
Quick Glance: Fragment of ISS Battery Hits Florida Residence
- A confirmed piece of space debris hit a Florida home in March, originating from a discarded ISS battery pallet.
- The fragment that entered the house of Alejandro Otero in Naples, Florida, pierced through the roof and crossed 2 floors.
- Following thorough examination, the US space agency confirmed that the fragment was indeed part of the cargo pallet used to secure the batteries.
- NASA intends to update its predictive models for object decay during re-entry and the ISS team will investigate the disposal of the cargo pallet to enhance understanding of the debris's survival.
Haiti transitional council ceremony forced to change venue as violence persists: Gangs have taken advantage of an almost complete power vacuum to expand their ...
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Weak yen lifts Japan's exports but higher import bills hurt business mood: Japan's exports grew for the fourth straight month in March driven by U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japans-exports-grow-amid-weak-yen-higher-import-bills-hurt-business-mood-2024-04-17/
Asian shares jump on tech boost; fragile yen on intervention watch: Asian stocks rose sharply on Wednesday led by tech stocks as investors' focus shifts to ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
Japan and North Korea Need to Start a New Chapter: Can the leaders of the two countries part ways with their respective predecessors?
thediplomat.com/2024/04/japan-and-north-korea-need-to-start-a-new-chapter/
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
The number of visitors to Japan exceeded 3 million for the first time in March, while a weak yen drove tourists to spend a record amount over the first quarter ... Show more asia.nikkei.com/Business/Travel-Leisure/Japan-foreign-tourists-top-3m-in-March-fueling-record-spending-boom
Survivors in orbit: Unique mutations in bacteria on the ISS: There are extreme conditions for living beings in space. Researchers have now observed that bacteria ...
t3n.de/news/einzigartige-mutationen-bakterien-iss-1621220/
Japanese yen retreats after sudden surge: The Japanese yen slid on Friday, having briefly jumped against the dollar and other currencies ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/yen-its-weakest-decades-boj-meets-2024-04-26/
Kyoto market joins global efforts to get historic spots UNESCO heritage status - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2a/00m/0li/016000c
Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief: A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.
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Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024 Highlights Japan’s Naval Diplomacy: The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s naval diplomacy mission has expanded to meet foreign ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/indo-pacific-deployment-2024-highlights-japans-naval-diplomacy/
Japan considering first hike in teachers' overtime pay in 50 years: There has been a proposal for raising the allowances to 10% of monthly salary or even higher ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/13/japan/society/japan-teacher-pay-hike/
Vote no to bashing proxy advisers: Jamie Dimon is a busy man. Yet the JPMorgan boss found time to devote more than a page of his annual letter to shareholders ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/vote-no-bashing-proxy-advisers-2024-04-25/
“High Probability” 2 MSDF Patrol Helicopters Collided near Torishima Island; 1 Dead, 7 Others Onboard Missing (Update 2)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/defense-security/20240421-181622/
Angela Rayner: I'll stand down if I've broken the law: Labour's deputy leader says she will quit if she has committed a crime amid a row over where she lived.
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Marco Sieber from Bern was officially accepted into the astronaut corps of the European Space Agency (ESA) on Monday in Cologne after completing his basic ... Show more
Japan's moon lander survives third lunar night: SLIM successfully reestablished communication and was continuing to take snapshots and probe the lunar surface ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/25/japan/science-health/japan-moon-lander-survives-third-lunar-night/
‘No. 1 ads’: Companies’ Claims Must Be Backed by Objective Data
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20240422-181848/
Haiti appoints members of transition council: Haiti's government on Tuesday published a decree naming the members of a transitional council set to take power ...
reuters.com/world/americas/haiti-appoints-members-transition-council-2024-04-17/
One dead, seven missing after two Japanese military helicopters crash: Defence Minister Minoru Kihara told reporters that rescuers "spotted what are ...
standardmedia.co.ke/asia/article/2001493614/one-dead-seven-missing-after-two-japanese-military-helicopters-crash
US astronauts prepare for historic Boeing Starliner launch to ISS: Two US astronauts arrived Thursday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida ...
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Japan gov't inspects IHI subsidiary's plants over data-rigging - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government on Thursday conducted on-site inspections ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2g/00m/0bu/024000c
Princess Aiko Attends Gagaku Court Music Concert; Princess Reportedly Enjoyed Concert Greatly
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Haiti decrees long-awaited transition council, but questions remain: Haiti's government formalized the creation of a nine-member transitional presidential ...
reuters.com/world/americas/haiti-decrees-creation-transition-council-after-months-delay-2024-04-12/
Quick Glance: Haiti Establishes Transition Council to Select New PM, Leaders Amid Crisis
- The decree announcing the formation of the council was published in a Haitian government gazette on Friday.
- As per the official state journal, despite the expectation for Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign immediately after the council's formation, he will remain in office until a new prime minister is elected.
- A provision in the decree allows the current prime minister to make the necessary preparations before the new appointments.
- The council will consist of members from political parties or social sectors, with two non-voting seats reportedly filled by representatives from Haiti's civil society and religious sector.
Earthquake in Western Japan a Reminder to Be Ready for the Big One; 14% of People Have Made No Preparations, Survey Says
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240419-181363/
Japan feels the heat as temperatures set to soar again this summer: Temperatures across much of
scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3260031/japan-feels-heat-temperatures-set-soar-again-summer
Space exploration entered a new era as JAXA achieved the first high-precision landing upon the lunar surface. Embark on new frontiers with some celestial ... Show more www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2097050/
Banars Hindu University’s academic council approves 14 new scholarships and a gold medal
indianexpress.com/article/education/bhu-academic-council-new-scholarships-gold-medal-9287594/
In exchange for a lunar rover, Japan will get seats on Moon-landing missions: Japan is making a significant commitment to the US-led Artemis program.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/japan-will-be-first-among-nasas-partners-to-have-an-astronaut-on-the-moon/
Qatari official: Jews are murderers of prophets; October 7th is only a ‘prelude’: Ovations sound as Essa Al-Nassr, member of the Gulf state’s legislative body ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/qatari-official-jews-are-murderers-of-prophets-october-7th-is-only-a-prelude-798358
Japan's elderly population living alone to jump 47% by 2050 - research: The number of senior citizens living alone in Japan will likely jump 47% by 2050 ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-elderly-population-living-alone-jump-47-by-2050-research-2024-04-12/
ISS: Resistant bacterium mutated in space: Amazing discovery in space: According to a study, a dangerous bacterium has mutated on the ISS ...
t-online.de/digital/aktuelles/id_100393230/iss-resistentes-bakterium-ist-im-all-mutiert.html
Yen hits 34-year low, defying end of negative rates: The Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years on March 19 ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/yen-hits-34-year-low-defying-end-of-negative-rates/
Quick Glance: Japan's Economic Policy and the Impact on the Yen
- On March 19, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years, signaling the end of an era of negative interest rates.
- Despite this adjustment, Japan continues to have the lowest interest rates globally. The notion that lower interest rates lead to higher growth was the basis for adopting negative rates.
- However, negative rates did not serve as an economic stimulus but rather burdened commercial banks' reserves at the central bank.
- The BoJ's policy of low and negative interest rates has hindered bank credit growth in Japan for years, impacting the economy negatively.
Japan Feb core machinery orders +7.7% mth/mth: Japan's core machinery orders rose a much stronger-than-expected 7.7% in February from the previous month ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japan-feb-core-machinery-orders-77-mthmth-2024-04-14/
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit western Japan on Wednesday night. Officials say there was no tsunami. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa says several ... Show more www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/
US, Japan signal support for Texas high-speed rail plan: The governments of the United States and Japan signalled support for a plan to build the first ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-japan-signal-support-texas-high-speed-rail-plan-2024-04-11/
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission Seeks to Curb Tech Giants; Lack of Fair Competition Threatens Rivals, Consumers
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240423-181993/
TEPCO to load nuclear fuel into idle Japan reactor - The Mainichi: NIIGATA (Kyodo) -- Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. plans to start loading nuclear ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240415/p2g/00m/0na/022000c
Number of young women to halve in 40% of Japan localities by 2050: More than 40 percent of Japanese municipalities are likely to see the number of their young ...
japantoday.com/category/national/number-of-young-women-to-halve-in-40-of-japan-localities-by-2050
ISS rebukes Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway over climate change, governance: A leading shareholder advisory firm recommended on Thursday that Berkshire Hathaway ...
reuters.com/business/iss-rebukes-buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-over-climate-change-governance-2024-04-18/
Survey: 80％ Worried About Recognizing AI as Patent Inventor; Respondents Fear Increase in Unverified Inventions
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240421-181685/
Tokyo is taking historic steps toward acquiring long-range missiles capable of conducting counterstrikes against potential threats from China or North Korea ... Show more asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/The-Big-Story/Kishida-Japan-ready-to-step-up-as-U.S.-global-partner-at-Biden-summit
Japan targets India and Southeast Asia to recruit tech workers: TOKYO -- Japan's Cabinet Office held a working group meeting on Wednesday that aims to ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Japan-immigration/Japan-targets-India-and-Southeast-Asia-to-recruit-tech-workers
Paid articlePaid Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation: Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/japans-grave-concern-over-new-hong-kong-legislation/
Miyazaki: Former Residents Strive to Revitalize Deserted Isle
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/travel-spots/20240413-180147/
Japan imperial family connects with Dutch counterpart via Instagram - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240412/p2g/00m/0na/045000c
Gov't estimates New Year's quake cut Japan growth by 115 bil. yen - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The government on Tuesday estimated that a deadly earthquake ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240423/p2g/00m/0na/044000c
Horse racing: Fall during race causes rare jockey death - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Jockey Kota Fujioka died Wednesday, four days after falling from his ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240411/p2g/00m/0sp/057000c
One Dead, Seven Missing After Japanese Navy Helicopters Crash: One crew member died and seven were missing after two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/one-dead-seven-missing-after-japanese-navy-helicopters-crash
Paid articlePaid Haiti police bolster security around palace ahead of transition: Haitian police deployed tear gas to move people back from a security perimeter around the ...
reuters.com/world/americas/haiti-police-bolster-security-around-palace-ahead-transition-2024-04-24/
Japan to pick 2 astronauts from 7 candidates for Moon landing - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan will select two astronauts to send to the Moon in 2028 or ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240411/p2g/00m/0sc/060000c
Eight reported injured after Japan earthquake: TOKYO: Eight people were reported injured on Thursday (Apr 18) after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/japan-earthquake-injured-63-magnitude-4274111
Editorial: Japan antitrust sanctions vs. Google signal IT giants' dominance must be tamed - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2a/00m/0op/018000c
Sunita Williams part of first crewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner: Check details of her third mission at ISS | Mint
livemint.com/science/news/sunita-williams-nasa-part-of-first-crewed-flight-of-boeing-s-starliner-check-details-of-her-third-mission-at-iss-11713971971317.html
Koreans less satisfied with travel to US due to strong dollar : Korean travelers are becoming dissatisfied with trips to countries that use the U.S ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/04/141_373001.html
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