University of Tsukuba Unveils Robot for Gene Doping Tests
May 24, 2018
Tsukuba, Ibaraki Pref.- The University of Tsukuba unveiled to the press on Wednesday an experimental humanoid robot capable of performing gene doping tests. The university, which is undertaking research on automating doping tests for athletes, hopes to enhance the reliability
Okinawa Pref. Honors Pop Diva Amuro
May 24, 2018
Naha, Okinawa Pref.- The Okinawa prefectural government on Wednesday granted an honor award to Japanese pop diva Namie Amuro, 40, a native of the southernmost prefecture. In a ceremony at the prefectural government office in Naha, the prefecture’s capital, Okinawa
Russia Issues Commemorative Banknote for Soccer World Cup
May 23, 2018
Moscow- The Bank of Russia said Tuesday that it has issued a commemorative 100-ruble bill for the 2018 FIFA World Cup soccer finals, which will be held in the country from June 14. Some 20 million such banknotes will be
Soseki Natsume’s Postcards Found for 1st Time in 100 Years
May 23, 2018
Fukui- Three postcards written by Japanese literary legend Soseki Natsume (1867-1916) during his study in Britain have been found for the first time in about 100 years, the prefectural government of Fukui, central Japan, said Wednesday. The postcards were sent
Number of Species on Japan’s Endangered List Up by 41
May 23, 2018
Tokyo- Japan’s Environment Ministry on Tuesday released its revised endangered list, which now has a total of 3,675 species. The number of species on the list increased by 41. The Mikawa salamander, some 200 of which inhabit a hilly area
71st Cannes Film Festival
May 22, 2018
France- Japanese director Hirokazu Koreeda poses for photos with his Palme d’Or trophy in Cannes, France, Sunday, May 20, 2018. Koreeda’s “Manbiki Kazoku” (Shoplifters), a feature film that portrays human ties of an impoverished family in Tokyo, won the Palme
Japan to Promote Health through Use of Bicycles
May 21, 2018
Tokyo- Japan’s transport ministry has put together a draft plan for the wider use of bicycles, including health-promoting measures through the spread of related sports. The three-year plan through fiscal 2020 will be adopted by summer after a public comment
Sanja Matsuri festival in Tokyo
May 21, 2018
Tokyo- Participants of annual Sanja Matsuri festival carried a portable shrine or “Mikoshi” outside Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district last Sunday. Some of the participants showed their traditional Japanese tattoos called “Irezumi”, which is related to the Yakuza. Sanja
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