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Little house on the (moon) prairie: Artist's 'Moonhouse' set to lift off on lunar lander

The moon is about to gain its first tiny house. Launching on a Japanese lunar lander is the "Moonhouse," a project by Mikael Genberg 25 years in the making.

Space

US, Japanese Lunar Landers Set To Launch On Single Rocket

One rocket, two missions: Lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies are poised to "rideshare" to the Moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.

International Business Times

Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki's MLB deal could spur chaos in Latin America. Here's why

Roki Sasaki can sign with Major League Baseball teams during a nine-day window starting Wednesday, an unusual free agency that caused a domino effect among Latin American teenagers whose unofficial agreements are on hold pending his decision

The Independent UK

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Staying in one of Japan’s most popular cities may soon get much more expensive

Kyoto city plans to hike lodging tax for hotels and other accommodations

The Independent UK

Cleveland-Cliffs CEO blasts ‘evil’ Japan, home of rival Nippon Steel: ‘You did not learn anything since 1945’

There’s renewed uncertainty over U.S. Steel’s future after President Biden decided to block Nippon Steel’s acquisition bid, worth over $14 billion, citing national security.

Fortune

Stock Index Futures Climb on Trump Tariffs Report, U.S. PPI Data and Fed Speak in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.49%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.67% this morning as a report indicating the U.S. might take a gradual approach to hiking tariffs boosted sentiment, while investors awaited crucial producer inflation data and comments from Federal Reserve officials.

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Japanese fathers should be forced to take childcare leave, expert says

He also proposes a system where senior citizens can step in to fill labour gaps when the younger population takes childcare leave

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Japanese Tourist Hotspot Kyoto To Hike Hotel Taxes

Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists.

International Business Times

RAF’s Tempest jet must ‘break the mould’ to keep costs under control, MPs say

The jet is being developed by the UK, Italy and Japan but international collaborations can cause problems, the Commons Defence Committee said.

Evening Standard

Japan’s Casino Policy: Balancing Economic Growth and Offshore Gambling Challenges

Japan is entering a new chapter in its economic and tourism strategy. With the recent approval of its first integrated casino resort (IR) in Osaka, the government is betting big on legal gambling to attract millions of visitors and drive economic growth. Yet, while Japan moves forward with its ambitious…

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Genius, madman or both? Japanese literary icon Yukio Mishima died leading a coup. He would have been 100 today

“Human life is limited, but I would like to live forever,” read the note Yukio Mishima left on his desk shortly before he left home for the final time.

The Conversation

Japan PM Urges Biden To Address Concerns Over Nippon Steel Deal

Japan PM Ishiba raises concerns to US President Biden over Nippon Steel's blocked acquisition of US Steel, emphasizing collaboration for economic security.

Top News

Tsunami Advisory Issued After 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake In Japan

Japan issues tsunami advisory after 6.9 magnitude earthquake. Residents urged to stay safe and informed. Stay vigilant and follow safety protocols.

Evening Standard

Tsunami warning issued as Japan hit by 6.9 magnitude earthquake

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a 6.9 magnitude quake in southwestern Japan and issued a tsunami warning that was later called off.

Digital Camera World

Sales of compact cameras in Japan up a staggering 133%

The latest data from Japanese trade body BCN Retail shows that camera sales went through the roof in December

LiveScience

Doban-kun: A 'cute' human-shaped counting tool from prehistoric Japan

This anthropomorphic clay tablet was likely used in an ancient ritual by the Jōmon culture in Japan.

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Japan FM In South Korea For Talks Before Trump Takes Office

Japan's foreign minister held talks in South Korea with top officials Monday as the Asian neighbours seek to strengthen ties before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

International Business Times

Japan PM Tells Biden 'Strong' Concerns Over Steel Deal

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told US President Joe Biden that his blocking of Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel raised "strong" concerns in both countries, local media reported Monday.

International Business Times

The Comfort Women Narrative: How Social Media Amplifies Emotionally Charged, Anti-Japanese Content Over Balanced Research

This article explores how social media distorts public perception of the comfort women issue, contrasts it with the depth provided by books and research, and offers a challenge-focused perspective to encourage more critical consumption of online content.

Motor1

When Best Motoring Pitched the Best of Japan Against Supercars

Oh to have worked at Japanese TV show Best Motoring in the 1990s. Regularly, it put together track battles featuring the coolest cars of the era driven by the most talented racers in the country at Tsukuba Circuit. It never missed. This test is particularly interesting, with Japan's best performance cars of…

Space

SpaceX will launch 2 private lunar landers this week, kicking off busy year for moon missions

Lunar landers from Firefly Aerospace and Japanese company ispace will lift off atop the same SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket this week, kicking off a busy year of moon missions.

The Guardian - AU

Learning to read in a foreign language has taught me to embrace ambiguity – one sentence at a time

In striving to understand Japanese books and comics, I’ve adopted the habits of a weightlifter: I find my comfort zone then push beyond it

The Independent UK

How a robot cafe in Tokyo aims to empower – not replace – human workers

Inventor Kentaro Yoshifuji’s robots allow people to work at the Dawn cafe from anywhere in the world – ‘teleportation’ technology that could open up new demographics for Japan’s flatlining economy. Adam Withnall reports from Tokyo

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