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 is making progress towards establishing human life on the Moon, with Kyoto University and construction firm Kajima Corp joining forces to develop a lunar habitat designed to generate artificial gravity, as reported by local media on Sunday.
The "Neo Lunar Glass" initiative intends to build a rotating paraboloid structure that will create gravity to replicate conditions similar to those on Earth. A prototype on Earth is projected to be finished by the 2030s, according to Kyodo News.
"This project requires significant technological advancements, but we are committed to achieving this goal and laying the foundation for space colonies," said Yosuke Yamashiki, a professor of advanced integrated studies in human survivability at Kyoto University.
The proposed Lunar Glass structure will have a diameter of 200 metres and a height of 400 metres, accommodating up to 10,000 people, as per the agency’s report.
The project is scheduled to kick off in the current fiscal year.
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba signed a declaration on upgrading bilateral ties to a strategic partnership during Radev’s official visit to Tokyo.
Japan is preparing for a new round of trade discussions with the U.S. as both sides try to resolve differences before higher tariffs on Japanese automobile exports take effect in July.
Japan grounded nearly 200 T-4 military training aircraft on Wednesday following the crash of one of the planes minutes after takeoff.
Japanese children continue to struggle with mental health issues, ranking 32nd out of 43 developed and emerging countries, according to a new UNICEF report, despite notable improvements in education and strong physical health indicators.
A Self-Defence Force training aircraft from Japan crashed in central Japan shortly after takeoff, prompting an ongoing investigation by authorities.
At least 10 people have died and another 10 remain missing following a flash flood and landslide in Indonesia’s West Papua province.
The US State Department has approved a potential $180 million sale of precision-guided bombs to Poland, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday.
Israel and Türkiye have agreed to establish a military hotline aimed at preventing any accidental clashes between their forces in Syria, following over a month of behind-the-scenes negotiations mediated by Azerbaijan.
Russia and Ukraine could meet for technical-level talks as early as next week, potentially at the Vatican, according to Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
The Trump administration has formally accepted a Boeing 747 jet gifted by Qatar, instructing the Air Force to evaluate how quickly the plane can be upgraded for possible use as the next Air Force One.
Tensions flare in the India-France Rafale deal as France refuses to share the fighter jet’s source code, limiting India’s ability to integrate indigenous weapons and reducing its combat autonomy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on May 15, with discussions reportedly focusing on upcoming peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegates in Istanbul.
France has rejected India’s request to share source codes needed to integrate indigenous weapons into Rafale fighter jets. Despite repeated appeals, French manufacturer Dassault Aviation has refused to compromise on the issue
Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet behind closed doors at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace at 10:00 local time today to explore security guarantees, territorial integrity and a possible ceasefire.
The Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025, scheduled for May 18–19, will host 200 international guests, including 40 current and former European officials.
The 2025 Cannes Film Festival, now at its halfway point, has already delivered surprises, standout stars, and new regulations, making it one of the most talked-about editions in recent years.
Azerbaijan received praise for its powerful classical music performance at a major international festival in Ashgabat. The event highlighted the country’s rich musical heritage and cultural influence.
Legendary Russian choreographer Yuri Grigorovich has died at the age of 98. The former Bolshoi Ballet director was hailed as a transformative force in Soviet and Russian ballet.
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again been named the world’s highest-paid athlete by Forbes, marking his third consecutive year at the top and the fifth time in his career.
British police have arrested U.S. singer Chris Brown in connection with an alleged assault at a London nightclub last year, ahead of his scheduled UK tour performances.
At least 10 people have died and another 10 remain missing following a flash flood and landslide in Indonesia’s West Papua province.
The US State Department has approved a potential $180 million sale of precision-guided bombs to Poland, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday.
Israel and Türkiye have agreed to establish a military hotline aimed at preventing any accidental clashes between their forces in Syria, following over a month of behind-the-scenes negotiations mediated by Azerbaijan.
Russia and Ukraine could meet for technical-level talks as early as next week, potentially at the Vatican, according to Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
The Trump administration has formally accepted a Boeing 747 jet gifted by Qatar, instructing the Air Force to evaluate how quickly the plane can be upgraded for possible use as the next Air Force One.
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