Japanese squirrels can consume "poisonous" mushrooms
Associate Professor Suetsugu Kenji (Kobe University Graduate School of Science) and independent photographer Gomi Koichi have observed a Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis) routinely feeding on well-known species of poisonous toadstool mushroom, includin.....»»
Russian launches to space from US, first time in 20 years
For the first time in 20 years, a Russian cosmonaut rocketed from the U.S. on Wednesday, launching to the International Space Station alongside NASA and Japanese astronauts despite tensions over the war in Ukraine......»»
Canon to build first lithography plant in 21 years, betting on nanoimprint technology
Japanese camera and lithography machine maker Canon will invest more than JPY50 billion (US$345 million) to build a new plant in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Nikkei Asia reported. The plant, intended for lithography machine production, marks Canon's f.....»»
Grab a set of high-carbon knives at its cheapest price ever
TL;DR: Through Oct. 12, you can get the Seido™ Japanese Master Chef Knife Set for just $69.99 instead of $249 — that's a 71% discount.When you think about updating your kitchen, your mind probably doesn't go straight to knives. You can ha.....»»
Japanese semiconductor packaging material leader to expand production in China
Sumitomo Bakelite, a leading Japanese manufacturer of synthetic plastics used in IC packaging, has announced a plan to build a new factory in China, investing JPY6.6 billion (US$45 million) in total. The new factory is scheduled to complete in 2023,.....»»
Bright and photostable green fluorescent protein derived from Japanese jellyfish
Fluorescence imaging of biological samples stands to benefit greatly by a RIKEN discovery of a fluorescent protein derived from a Japanese jellyfish that maintains its brightness even when illuminated by strong light......»»
Japanese power semiconductor industry concerned by US-China rivalry
According to the latest data from Semiconductor Association of Japan (SEAJ), sales of Japanese semiconductor equipment increased by almost 40% in August, reaching JPY347.3 billion (US$2.41 billion), a record monthly performance. It also marks the 20t.....»»
Toyota to sell small EV in China by year-end - sources
Toyota plans to start production and sales of a small electric sedan powered by BYD batteries by year end, three people close to the Japanese carmaker said......»»
Chinese carmakers pour into one of the next EV growth markets - SE Asia
An intense competitive battle is starting to take shape in Southeast Asia's electric vehicle (EV) market between incumbent Japanese automakers and new entrants from China, Korea and domestic players in the region......»»
Japanese, German brands dominate J.D. Power loyalty report
Revamped J.D. Power survey attributes spikes in brand loyalty to vehicle shortage......»»
Suppliers are beginning to join Toyota"s hydrogen combustion crusade
U.S. turbocharging giant BorgWarner Inc. and Japanese piston ring specialist Riken Corp. are just two parts makers ramping up development of technologies to support Toyota's vision of hydrogen combustion......»»
Asteroid Ryugu was once part of a much larger parent body, new results find
Hayabusa2 returned to Earth with soil samples from the asteroid in December 2020 Enlarge / First spotted by astronomers in May 1999, Ryugu is essentially a large collection of loose rubble. (credit: JAXA) The Japanese spacecra.....»»
Mazda sees no return path to production in Russia, Yomiuri says
Mazda Motor is considering a permanent exit from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine put a halt on the Japanese carmaker's production in the country......»»
Japan"s push into "deep tech" innovation
Japanese start-up firms are developing next-generation solar panels and microchips......»»
The firms making flour from mushrooms and cauliflower
The search for wheat alternatives is being driven by a demand for healthier diets and food security......»»
Termites may have a larger role in future ecosystems
Most people think termites are a nuisance that consume wood in homes and businesses. But, these termites represent less than 4 percent of all termite species worldwide......»»
Japan tests wireless charging roads for EV
Nikkei Asia reported that auto parts supplier Denso is collaborating with Japanese engineering group Obayashi in testing wireless charging pavements for electric vehicles (EV) in Japan......»»
Marubeni to demo social implementation of flying cars in Osaka
Japan-based Marubeni has been selected by the Osaka Prefectural Government to receive a subsidy for its urban flying car business project and will conduct a demonstration test for the social implementation of flying cars in the Japanese prefecture......»»
Ways to Nurture & Encourage Your Child’s Love of Cars
Every child is obsessed with some subject when they’re young. Whether it’s dinosaurs, superheroes, trains, or Santa Claus, this infatuation can consume their conversations and playtime. They’ll practically eat, breathe, and dream it. If your ch.....»»
Foxconn retakes majority stake in Sharp
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai) has returned as the majority stake owner of Sharp after an indirect investment in the Japanese firm recently made by an the Taiwanese EMS giant's affiliate......»»
SANAA named winner of 2022 Praemium Imperiale for architecture
Japanese architecture studio SANAA's founders Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa have been named the architecture laureates for this year's Praemium Imperiale awards by the Japan Art Association. Read more Japanese architecture studio SANAA's.....»»