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.....»»
Which diet will help save our planet: Climatarian, flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan?
The food we consume has a massive impact on our planet. Agriculture takes up half the habitable land on Earth, destroys forests and other ecosystems and produces a quarter of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Meat and dairy specifically accounts.....»»
Ghost Of Tsushima Film Director Wants To Have An All Japanese Cast, Speaking Japanese
Ghost Of Tsushima film director wants to make the movie with a full Japanese cast, all speaking Japanese, and Sony has his back on that. The post Ghost Of Tsushima Film Director Wants To Have An All Japanese Cast, Speaking Japanese appeared first on.....»»
Seven key projects by fashion innovator Issey Miyake
Following the news of Issey Miyake's death, we've highlighted seven projects created by the Japanese fashion designer over his five-decade-long career. Read more Following the news of Issey Miyake's death, we've highlighted seven projects cr.....»»
Showcase: Japan presents handpicked designs from 25 Japanese designers
Promotion: homeware platform Shoppe Object is hosting a virtual marketplace and in-person show called Showcase: Japan that presents handpicked collections of homeware, fashion and accessories from 25 Japanese brands. Read more Promotion: ho.....»»
Nothing Phone (1) Makes its Way to Japan
The new phone will soon be available for Japanese consumers. The post Nothing Phone (1) Makes its Way to Japan first appeared on Phandroid. The debut of the Nothing Phone (1) has been nothing short of eventful (do pardon the pun), and the p.....»»
Pioneering Japanese designer Issey Miyake leaves a multifaceted legacy
Miyake died this week at age 84. He leaves behind his mark on fashion, retail, and even creativity itself. Issay Miyake, the Japanese fashion designer best known for his overt approach to pleated fashion, the iconic bao bao bag, and dressing Steve Jo.....»»
Why the audio engineer behind your favorite indie albums sticks to analog
Mastering albums for everyone from Mdou Moctar to Japanese Breakfast, Heba Kadry stays focused on sound and storytelling. This story is part of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business 2022. Explore the full list of innovators who.....»»
Restrictions on Psilocybin "Magic Mushrooms" Are Easing as Research Ramps Up
Here’s how the psychedelic substance’s legal status has been shifting.....»»
India"s Polymatech, formerly Japanese, invests to make 2 billion chips by 2023
Polymatech Electronics, a Tamil Nadu, India-based semiconductor manufacturer, has announced plans to set up facilities that can manufacture up to two billion chips per annum by early next year. The company will invest US$1 billion towards this, along.....»»
India"s Polymatech, formerly Japanese, invests to make 2 bn chips by 2023
Polymatech Electronics, a Tamil Nadu, India-based semiconductor manufacturer, has announced plans to set up facilities that can manufacture up to two billion chips per annum by early next year. The company will invest US$1 billion towards this, along.....»»
Aeroprobing cooperates with Japanese companies to tap Southeast Asian market
In a bid to produce drones in Japan for exports to the Southeast Asian market, drone software developer Aeroprobing entered cooperations with Japan-based drone application service provider Blue Innovation in 2019 and Japan-based electronics maker San.....»»
Our kids are no longer "free range"
In the popular Japanese TV series Old Enough, very young children are sent out into their neighborhood on their first solo errand. The release of this long-running series on Netflix this year created a buzz among Western viewers about children travel.....»»
Indonesia attracts a US$2.5 billion investment from Toyota and Mitshubishi
Indonesia attracted new investments worth a total of Rp 37.1 trillion (US$2.48 billion) from Japanese automakers, Mitshubishi and Toyota through the coordinating minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto recently......»»
Sega Genesis Mini 2 will be in much shorter supply than original
Surprising estimate comes as response to questions about Japanese shipping origins. Enlarge / The Sega Genesis Mini 2 will not be sold at traditional brick-and-mortar stores, so this is instead an artistic approximation of the system's.....»»
Chocolate candy recall: Check your pantry for these potentially dangerous chocolates
A manufacturing issue at a Wilbur’s plant led to milk chocolate almonds being packaged into Milk Chocolate Blueberries bags, eventually triggering a recall. People who are allergic to almonds and consume the chocolate candy from the recalled lo.....»»
Indonesia attracts US$2.5 billion investment from Toyota and Mitshubishi
Indonesia attracted new investments worth a total of Rp 37.1 trillion (US$2.48 billion) from Japanese automakers, Mitshubishi and Toyota through the coordinating minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto recently......»»
Critical Dole salad mix recall issued over poisonous nightshade
We often see recalls involving types of salad because leafy greens can be contaminated with bacteria that trigger dangerous illnesses. But the new Dole salad mix recall was caused by a different kind of contamination. The salad packages might contain.....»»
2024 Honda Prologue Electric SUV Borrows Details From The Car America Can"t Buy
The 2024 Honda Prologue will be a major step toward fulfilling the Japanese carmaker's pledge to produce 30 electric models by 2030. The 2024 Honda Prologue will be.....»»
"Don"t go near": Japan beachgoers warned over biting dolphin
Beachgoers in the Japanese region of Fukui have been warned to stay away from a displeased dolphin accused of biting swimmers, with officials urging visitors to "watch from afar"......»»
Splits and mergers: Investigating the role of policy disagreements in party switching using a Japanese example
The transformation of party politics in Japan has been marked by an array of sensational events, from the dominance of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to party fragmentation. Individual legislators switch parties for a number of reasons, includin.....»»