Japan has just landed two rovers on the surface of an asteroid
The country is the first to successfully land rovers on an asteroid’s surface. The journey: The Hayabusa-2 spacecraft set out on its mission to the 3,000-foot-wide Ryugu asteroid …
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A Japanese spacecraft just grabbed more rocks from the asteroid Ryugu
Hayabusa2 has collected a second sample from the asteroid’s surface. It could give us a unique insight into how the early solar system was formed. The procedure: After a few hours of maneuv…
Why aren't there more female entrepreneurs in Japan? Pull up a chair... 【Women in Japan Series】
It turns out that a large part of it may be Japanese women themselves. While Japan is nowhere near competitive in the area of high-profile women entrepreneurs, what the country needs is a g…
How Mitsubishi Electric wants to keep you safe on future road trips
Mitsubishi Electric has long been an advocate of the technology, adapting this standard kit and advancing it to the next level. A glimpse into this high-tech future is afforded by the Mitsu…
Esoteric Mount Yoshino and traditional crafts
Day two started with morning prayers at Kinpusenji Temple, followed by checking out two traditional crafts in the nearby area of Yoshino. As such, it serves as the site of Kinpusenji Temple, the…
In Japan, women give “obligation chocolate” on Valentine’s Day, but do guys even want it?
In Japan, women are the ones who give presents for Valentine’s Day, and the presents are chocolates. There are actually two different major classes of Valentine’s Day chocolate in Japan: Honmei …
Tokyo’s Slayers anime cafe: The latest reason to go on a food quest to Akihabara【Photos】
Fan-focused food fun is a 30th-birthday party for the fantasy franchise, and also the only restaurant in Japan where you can DRINK jellyfish. Announced right after the start of the new…
A high-carb diet may explain why Okinawans live so long
Little wonder scientists have spent decades trying to uncover the secrets of the Okinawans’ longevity – in both their genes and their lifestyle. “It is quite the opposite of current popular diet…
Japan has more anime/video game actresses than ever before, according to major seiyu magazine
Despite the global popularity of anime and video games, it’s hard to pave your way as a professional voice actor (seiyu) in Japan. The recently released March issue of Seiyu Grand Prix Magazine …
Japanese student creates Traditional Japan Bicycle, brings new life to centuries-old craft
Lattice work seen in tea ceremony rooms finally gets to see the city streets. This restyling of old traditions is something that recently inspired one talented Japanese student to realise his ow…