UNBELIEVABLE: 22 - The Untold Story

Japan introduces new charge for helicopter rescues on Mount Fuji

Yamanashi prefecture’s move comes as off-season climbs increase

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Japan loses contact with a surveillance drone off the country's northwestern coast

Japan's air force has lost contact with one of its surveillance drones during a flight off the northwestern coast

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Ragweed’s Lasting Allergy Toll: Invasive weed hitchhiked with postwar aid; Japan still breathes it in

Following the war, food shipments unintentionally brought common ragweed seeds to Japan, where they adapted to the altered ecosystems resulting from the conflict. This species soon emerged as a major trigger for seasonal allergies among Japanese patients, with its presence linked to the nation's initial documented instance of pollinosis. Today,…

The Times of India · Sep 15

Waymo, Japanese partners target driverless taxi service in Tokyo in 2027

Once approvals are secured and the service is ​fully validated, it will operate ⁠without drivers ‌and be available through both the ​GO ​and Waymo apps, the companies said ⁠in a joint statement.

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Japan removed 1.5M m³ of mercury sediment from Minamata, but tons stayed buried

The mercury disaster at Minamata Bay resulted in a significant environmental challenge, leaving toxic contamination trapped beneath repurposed land. Engineers worked diligently to remove over one million cubic meters of hazardous sediment from the sea floor, which was subsequently encapsulated under 58 hectares of new land. After numerous years of…

The Times of India · Sep 15

Global Market Today: Asian stocks edge lower on AI concerns, oil gains

MSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge slipped 0.1%, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea edging lower. The move followed a retreat on Wall Street on Monday, where the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index tumbled 5.9% — its biggest drop in more than two months — with Nvidia Corp. and Intel Corp. among…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

It’s a superfood but natto as we know it. Japan’s slimy fermented beans are coming your way

Comprised of smelly soya beans held together by strands of mucus, the ancient dish is appearing in health food shops across the world

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14

Yuri Nakamura Dead at 44: Actress Dies of Rectal Cancer After Disease Returned Following Remission

Japanese actress Yuri Nakamura has died aged 44 from rectal cancer. Her agency said she continued acting during treatment before her condition worsened in August.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

In 1915, a Japanese immigrant George Masa moved to Asheville; his photographs later helped build the campaign for Great Samoky Mountains National Park

George Masa, a Japanese immigrant, arrived in Asheville in 1915 and found work at the Grove Park Inn. He later became a photographer and mapped the Smoky Mountains with Horace Kephart. His images and detailed surveys supported the campaign for a national park. Masa's contributions were vital, though he died…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Hana Kuraki's Death at 25 Prompts Pal's Plea To Stop Rumours Around Kabukicho Apartment Discovery

Japanese adult film actress Hana Kuraki, 25, was found dead at a Tokyo apartment, months after announcing a career break following injuries sustained in a traffic accident.

International Business Times UK · Sep 14