Japan"s Mount Fuji "screaming" from too many tourists
With its millions of visitors every year and the buses, supply trucks, noodle shops and fridge magnets, Japan's Mount Fuji is no longer the peaceful pilgrimage site it once was......»»
Researchers investigate changes in surface heat fluxes on sensitive areas for the slopes of Mt Everest
Under the background of global warming, the Mount Everest region has experienced evident climate changes. Glaciers and snow have been rapidly retreating in this region. These changes increase the rate of warming and water scarcity in downstream areas.....»»
MagSafe Monday: O-Mag Magnetic Webcam Mount is the perfect way to use Continuity Camera on your Mac
There’s no sugar coating it: The iPhone’s camera is a drastically better camera for video meetings over the Mac’s webcam. Even as Apple has upgraded the Mac’s webcam in recent years, it still doesn’t hold a candle to the iPhone. allows you.....»»
Video footage shows before and after tragedy atop Mount Everest
Video footage shows before and after tragedy atop Mount Everest.....»»
Up close and personal, cicadas display Nature"s artwork. Discerning beholders find beauty in bugs.
With rich reds, gentle greens and basic blacks, Nature's screaming, crawling artwork is the epitome of rare beauty—at least in the eyes of some beholders. To others, it may seem just creepy......»»
Norway to block entry for most Russian tourists, Moscow says it will respond
Norway to block entry for most Russian tourists, Moscow says it will respond.....»»
The Nintendo Switch’s Sales Finally Surpass the DS in Japan
It's expected to outperform the DS worldwide as well. The post The Nintendo Switch’s Sales Finally Surpass the DS in Japan appeared first on Phandroid. While the 20-year-old Nintendo DS has long reigned as one of the best-selling vid.....»»
Terrifying Footage of Mount Everest Cornice Accident Aftermath
Terrifying Footage of Mount Everest Cornice Accident Aftermath.....»»
Researchers create new software for the new European-Japanese Earth observation satellite EarthCARE
Preparations for the launch of the new Earth observation satellite EarthCARE (Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer) at the end of May are in full swing. The joint mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Ag.....»»
Apple may soon have to allow third-party app stores in Japan too
After European legislation forced Apple to allow third-party app stores across 27 countries, Japan is planning to introduce a similar legal requirement. The antitrust legislation is currently being debated in the Japanese parliament, but is expect.....»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone now available in Canada, enabling merchants to accept payments using nothing more than an iPhone
Tap to Pay on iPhone is continuing its rollout to more countries. Less than a week after the service debuted in Japan, Apple is bringing seamless, iPhone-centric contactless payments to Canada. more….....»»
Japan could be next to force third-party app stores on Apple
The Japanese Parliament is debating a proposed law that would effectively emulate the EU's Digital Markets Act and require Apple to open up the App Store.An Apple Store in JapanOriginally proposed in 2023, the new bill is now being officially deliber.....»»
Ever-changing Japan Mobility Show to convene annually in October
Starting this autumn, the ever-evolving Tokyo Mobility Show will be held every year, in a two-track approach that alternates annually between a business and consumer focus......»»
Ever-changing Japan Mobility Show to convene again in October as annual auto event
Starting this autumn, the ever-evolving Tokyo Mobility Show will be held every year, in a two-track approach that alternates annually between a business and consumer focus......»»
Improving the effectiveness of earthquake early warning systems
Mobile phones have become invaluable for receiving emergency alerts such as weather warnings, evacuation notices and notifications about missing persons. In Japan, where earthquakes are frequent, they are vital for delivering earthquake warnings and.....»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone continues rollout, reaching Japan
Apple is continuing the rollout of Tap to Pay on iPhone, with Japan the latest country to allow small businesses to accept contactless payment without the need for a card terminal. In addition to expanding into more countries, we’ve also seen in.....»»
Lipid nanoparticle-mRNA regimen reverses inflammation and aids recovery from diabetic wounds in mice
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have designed a regenerative medicine therapy to speed up diabetic wound repair. Using tiny fat particles loaded with genetic instructions to calm down inflammation, the treatment was shown t.....»»
Get 28% off on Jake Adelstein"s memoir "Tokyo Vice" and dive into the stories behind the hit MAX series
'Tokyo Vice' by Jake Adelstein is just $12.99 in paperback during the Amazon Book Sale, down from the usual price of $18. That's a 28% discount. SAVE 28%: Jake Adelstein's memoir Tokyo Vice: An American Reporter on the Police Beat in Japan is d.....»»
"Danger behind the beauty": More solar storms could be heading our way
Tourists normally have to pay big money and brave cold climates for a chance to see an aurora, but last weekend many people around the world simply had to look up to see these colorful displays dance across the sky......»»
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more
Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally bringing the series to Japan. The game will be arriving soon, so read up on all the details......»»
Merchants in Japan can finally use Tap to Pay for iPhone
Apple Tap to Pay has rolled out in another country, with Japanese users now able to take card payments directly from their iPhone.Tap to Pay is now available to merchants in JapanTap to Pay is Apple's system to allow iPhone users to take contactless.....»»