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.....»»
Fly me to the Moon: US, Japan aim for lunar landing
Japan and the United States said Monday they want to put the first Japanese astronaut on the Moon as the allies deepen cooperation on space projects......»»
Legendary Japanese Game Developer Returns After Two Decades
An anonymous reader shares a report: In the late 1990s, Yoshitaka Murayama made a name for himself among a subset of video game fans by creating and directing Suikoden, a series of Japanese roleplaying games (RPGs) that became beloved for their scope.....»»
Nissan adds new EV; Mitsubishi unveils sibling model
Nissan and Mitsubishi are using technology developed by Mitsubishi on the discontinued i-MiEV to tap huge Japanese demand for all-electric runabouts in the minicar segment......»»
Japan electronic component makers see significant revenue growth in 2021; Foxconn deepens global EV deployments
This Asia tech industry summary will mainly focus on South Korea becoming self-reliant in semiconductor equipment development; six major Japanese electronic component suppliers yielding impressive 2021 revenue numbers thanks to robust demand from the.....»»
Nissan adds new EV, Mitsubishi unveils sibling model
Nissan and Mitsubishi are using technology developed by Mitsubishi on the discontinued i-MiEV to tap huge Japanese demand for all-electric runabouts in the minicar segment......»»
Toyota BEV lands in Taiwan
Hotai Motor, Toyota Motor's distributor in Taiwan, has unveiled the Japanese carmaker's battery electric vehicle (BEV) model bZ4X. It is Toyota's first BEV model arriving in Taiwan and part of its plan to launch 30 BEV models by 2030......»»
Sony Readies For "Metaverse Revolution" With Cross-Platform Push
Japanese conglomerate Sony said it is well-positioned to play a leading role in the metaverse, or immersive virtual worlds, which commentators speculate will massively disrupt industries and establish new powerhouses. From a report: "The metaverse is.....»»
Classic Japanese Audio Brand Onkyo Files For Bankruptcy
Onkyo, one of the best-known Japanese manufacturers of home theater equipment, has "filed for bankruptcy at Osaka District Court on Friday, with total liabilities of around 3.1 billion yen ($24 million)," reports Nikkei Asia. The report is sparse on.....»»
Distantly related mushrooms gained the ability to make toxin via horizontal gene transfer
A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in China and the U.S. has found evidence that suggests three distantly related types of mushrooms gained their ability to produce a dangerous toxin via horizontal gene transfer sometime in th.....»»
Watch this: can you spot what’s weird about this unreal train station?
A mind-blowing glimpse of the future, this video of a Japanese train station has a secret that you may not initially notice......»»
9 horny and romantic books that will completely consume you
Sometimes it's impossible to read a single page without your mind wandering elsewhere. But despair not, it might not be reading in general that's the problem, but rather the books we're choosing. Frustrated with my inability to read, I called my book.....»»
This pocket-sized diamond wafer could store up to 25 exabytes
Japanese researchers, alongside a company specializing in industrial jewel components, have developed a new method of mass-producing 2-inch diamond wafers. Dubbed Kenzan Diamonds, these could be used to store up to 25 exabytes of data, which is 25 mi.....»»
Square Enix Sells All of Its Western Game Studios, Games To Embracer
Hmmmmmm shares a report from Ars Technica: On Monday, Japanese game publisher Square Enix confirmed that it was selling all three of its Western video game studios, along with many significant game series and intellectual property attached to those s.....»»
Square Enix sells all of its Western game studios—and their games—to Embracer
$300 million deal includes "over 50" classic games' rights, over 1,000 devs. Enlarge / An artist's interpretation of today's gaming-studio acquisition news. (credit: Crystal Dynamics / Sam Machkovech) On Monday, Japanese game.....»»
Square-Enix sells all of its Western game studios—and their games—to Embracer
$300 million deal includes "over 50" classic games' rights, over 1,000 devs. Enlarge / An artist's interpretation of today's gaming-studio acquisition news. (credit: Crystal Dynamics / Sam Machkovech) On Monday, Japanese game.....»»
Netflix"s post-apocalyptic "Bubble" parkours through "The Little Mermaid"
You know The Little Mermaid. I know The Little Mermaid. We all know The Little Mermaid. But do you know what it looks like when you add in parkour battles in a post-apocalyptic Tokyo?From Attack on Titan director Tetsuro Araki and Japanese animation.....»»
Save $299 on an 8-piece knife set
TL;DR: As of April 30, you can get the eight-piece Seido™ Japanese Master Chef Knife Set for just $99.99. It usually costs $399, so you're getting 74% off. Plus, get free shipping with code SHIP4FREE.Anyone who cooks — professionals, amat.....»»
Apple TV+ renews critically acclaimed "Pachinko" for a second season
As its first season finale streams on Apple TV+, "Pachinko" has been picked up for a second season, which will continue to tell the international and multi-generational story of its central family in Korean, Japanese, and English.Based on the best-se.....»»
Apple protests against proposed Japanese App Store laws
Japan's government says that it is considering new regulations to ensure fair App Store competition, while Apple denies its practices limit competitors.Apple Store in JapanApple's App Store has already been under scrutiny by Japanese regulators, and.....»»
Some mammals shift their schedules in urban environments
When visiting cities, coyotes seem to prefer the nightlife while deer and squirrels would rather be home before dark. That's the finding of new research from University of Utah ("the U") scientists who found that mammals in urban environments shifted.....»»