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Japan Kicks off research to make Moon habitation reality

Japan Kicks off research to make Moon habitation reality

Japan is advancing its efforts to establish a human presence on the Moon, with Kyoto University collaborating with construction firm Kajima Corp to create a lunar habitat that simulates artificial gravity, Anadolu Agency reported. This initiative, called the “Neo Lunar…
Japan’s Innovative Solution to Driver Shortage and Emissions: Automated Cargo Transport System

Japan’s Innovative Solution to Driver Shortage and Emissions: Automated Cargo Transport System

Japan is launching an innovative automated cargo transport system, referred to as the “conveyor belt road,” connecting Tokyo and Osaka, VOA reported yesterday. This initiative aims to address a severe shortage of truck drivers exacerbated by recent labor laws limiting…
Severe Flooding, Landslides Hit Japan’s Ishikawa Region: 1 dead, 7 missing

Severe Flooding, Landslides Hit Japan’s Ishikawa Region: 1 dead, 7 missing

One person has died and at least seven are missing in Japan’s Ishikawa region following unprecedented rainfall that triggered floods and landslides, Arba News reported today. Authorities reported that a dozen rivers burst their banks by 11:00 AM (0200 GMT),…
Record 95,000 Centenarians in Japan, Women Comprise 88.3%

Record 95,000 Centenarians in Japan, Women Comprise 88.3%

Japan’s centenarian population has reached a record 95,000, marking a 54-year consecutive increase, Anadolu Agency reported today. The Health Ministry’s data, released for Respect for Aged Day, reveals an annual rise of 2,980 centenarians. Women represent 83,958 (88.3%) of this…
Millions Evacuated as Typhoon Shanshan Hits Japan’s Kyushu

Millions Evacuated as Typhoon Shanshan Hits Japan’s Kyushu

Typhoon Shanshan struck southwestern Japan on Thursday, prompting evacuation orders for over 5.2 million residents, Arab News reported yesterday. With gusts reaching 198 kph (50 m/s), the storm made landfall near Satsumasendai city, causing widespread destruction, power outages, and halting…
Japan Embraces Muslim Visitors with Prayer Rooms

Japan Embraces Muslim Visitors with Prayer Rooms

In a move to cater to the growing number of Muslim tourists, department stores and shopping malls across Japan are increasingly establishing prayer rooms. This initiative comes as a response to the rising influx of visitors from Islamic countries, driven…
Tokyo Launches AI System to Boost Disaster Response

Tokyo Launches AI System to Boost Disaster Response

Tokyo has unveiled an AI-driven system aimed at improving disaster response times for incidents such as fires and building collapses, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Developed by Hitachi Ltd., the system employs high-altitude cameras to automatically detect emergencies in real-time. Upon…
7.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, triggers tsunami alert

7.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, triggers tsunami alert

A strong earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck Japan’s southwestern Miyazaki province on Thursday, triggering a tsunami alert and injuring at least three people, Anadolu Agency reported today. Initially reported as a 6.9 magnitude by the US Geological…
Japan Unveils Plan to Attract More Muslim Visitors

Japan Unveils Plan to Attract More Muslim Visitors

To accommodate the growing number of foreign tourists, Japan is launching a model project to make the country more welcoming for vegetarians and Muslims, The Japan Times reported yesterday. The Japan Tourism Agency will provide subsidies to local governments and…

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