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Photos: After 300 years, scientists finally solve mystery of mummified Japanese ‘mermaid’
Culture
February 21, 2023
Photos: After 300 years, scientists finally solve mystery of mummified Japanese ‘mermaid’
After nearly 300 years, scientists have finally solve the mystery of a “mummified mermaid” found in the Pacific Ocean off…
Japan promises to “lead the world” in fighting Russian aggression with $5.5 billion in Ukraine aid
World
February 21, 2023
Japan promises to “lead the world” in fighting Russian aggression with $5.5 billion in Ukraine aid
Japan pledged $5.5 billion in humanitarian aid to Ukraine on Monday, nearly quadrupling the amount of money Tokyo has promised to…
From China to Japan, extreme cold is gripping East Asia. Experts say it’s the ‘new norm’
Environment
January 25, 2023
From China to Japan, extreme cold is gripping East Asia. Experts say it’s the ‘new norm’
Hong Kong CNN — Tens of millions of people across East Asia braved a severe cold snap Wednesday as subzero…
Japan produces healthy, sugar-free chocolate in Egypt
Food
January 25, 2023
Japan produces healthy, sugar-free chocolate in Egypt
The Embassy of Japan in Egypt announced on its official Facebook page that it would be introducing a new type…
It’s ‘now or never’ to reverse Japan’s population crisis, prime minister says
Life & Style
January 24, 2023
It’s ‘now or never’ to reverse Japan’s population crisis, prime minister says
Japan’s prime minister issued a dire warning about the country’s population crisis on Monday, saying it was “on the brink…
Inflation in Japan hits highest level in 41 years
World
January 21, 2023
Inflation in Japan hits highest level in 41 years
Tokyo Reuters — Japan’s core consumer prices in December rose 4.0% from a year earlier, double the central bank’s 2%…
Why Asia’s arms race risks spinning out of control
World
January 15, 2023
Why Asia’s arms race risks spinning out of control
Seoul, South Korea CNN — It’s an arms race bigger than anything Asia has ever seen – three major nuclear…
Japan’s emperor wishes for ‘peaceful’ 2023 in first live New Year address since pandemic began
World
January 2, 2023
Japan’s emperor wishes for ‘peaceful’ 2023 in first live New Year address since pandemic began
Japanese Emperor Naruhito greeted well-wishers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for the first time in three years on Monday,…
Disney on Ice show to be held at Cairo International Stadium
Art news
December 22, 2022
Disney on Ice show to be held at Cairo International Stadium
Cairo International Stadium will host Disney on Ice, which will run from Thursday, December 22, until Saturday, December 31. This…
Tokyo will require new homes built from 2025 to have solar panels
World
December 17, 2022
Tokyo will require new homes built from 2025 to have solar panels
All new houses in Tokyo built by large-scale homebuilders after April 2025 must install solar power panels to cut household…