Japan, in collaboration with Kyoto University and Kajima Corp, is developing a ground-breaking lunar habitat using artificial gravity, aiming to make space colonies a reality by the 2030s.
Japan aims to boost renewable energy to 40-50% of its electricity supply by 2040, alongside a 20% contribution from nuclear power, as part of a strategic push to meet rising energy demand sustainably.
Japan's space agency aborted an engine test for the Epsilon S rocket on Tuesday following a fire at the test site, a failure that could push the rocket's debut launch beyond the March-end target and cause further delays in the national space programme.
China will expand its visa-free policy to include Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, and other nations from November 30, 2024, to December 31, 2025. The country will also extend the visa-free stay period for all 38 participating countries from 15 to 30 days to boost tourism and trade.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met at the APEC Summit in Peru, with China urging Japan to address issues such as Taiwan. Ishiba sought for better safeguards for Japanese nationals and the lifting of China’s seafood import ban.
U.S. PresidentJoe Biden met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday at the APEC Summit in Peru. The leaders sought to solidify diplomatic progress amid rising tensions in Asia and potential shifts in alliances under a Trump administration.
Cross-country traveller, Omar Nok, is trending on social media after completing an overland journey from Cairo to Japan. He reached his final destination in Tokyo after 247 days, travelling 46,239 kilometres.
Tourism in Japan has reached $39 Billion, officially setting an annual record. The tourism in Japan is expected to advance to the country's economy growth in the coming years.
Japan's government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama "Shogun" at the Emmy Awards as yet another win for their history and culture
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