Japan constructs world's 1st wooden satellite (japantoday.com)
Japanese researchers said Tuesday that they have successfully constructed the world’s first wooden satellite, with the tiny cube-shaped object expected to be sent into space aboard a SpaceX rocket launched from the United States, possibly in September....
China has threatened trade with some countries after feuds. They're calling 'the firm' for help - Japan Today (japantoday.com)
Global car giants seek tech allies in China's cutthroat EV market (japantoday.com)
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Global car giants seek tech allies in China's cutthroat EV market (japantoday.com)
Brazil, France launch $1.1 billion program to protect Amazon rainforest (japantoday.com)
Brazil and France announced on Tuesday the launch of an investment program in the Brazilian and Guyanese Amazon rainforest involving 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) in private and public funds over the next four years, according to a joint statement.The announced was made during French President Emmanuel Macron's three-day visit...
U.S. embrace of remote working empties offices, weighs on banks (japantoday.com)
The popularity of remote work in the United States has emptied office buildings, a cause for worry as their value falls and owners risk losses on property loans – in turn putting pressure on smaller banks....
Japan's 'naked men' festival succumbs to aging population (japantoday.com)
A steam of sweat rose as hundreds of naked men tussled over a bag of wooden talismans, performing a dramatic end to a thousand-year-old ritual in Japan that took place for the last time....
Award-winning author's AI use revelation roils Japan's literary world (japantoday.com)
Comments by a Japanese author who revealed she used generative artificial intelligence to help write the novel for which she won Japan's most prestigious book award have roiled the country's literary industry. While some welcome the use of AI as a new writing tool, those managing Japan's book contests question…
G7 to explore ways to confiscate $300 billion in Russian assets (japantoday.com)
Osaka restaurateur sends ramen ingredients into space for six months to test effects of cosmic rays (japantoday.com)
Toyota trials hydrogen-powered vehicle on public roads in Australia (japantoday.com)
U.S., S Korea, Japan to launch consultative group on North's cyber threats (japantoday.com)
The United States, South Korea and Japan have agreed to launch a high-level consultative group on countering North Korean cyber activities that they say finance its unlawful weapons programs, South Korea’s presidential office said on Monday....
U.S. airs concerns to China about 'dangerous and unlawful' South China Sea actions (japantoday.com)
The United States and China held “candid” talks on maritime issues on Friday, including on the contested South China Sea, and the U.S. side underscored its concerns about “dangerous and unlawful” Chinese actions there, the U.S. State Department said....