Biztech news Watch: Scientists test 'living skin' on robot that can heal when cut The skin is water-resistant, has self-healing properties, and can move and stretch with the movement of the robotic body parts. 09/06/2022
Culture news Japanese man becomes oldest person to sail Pacific 83-year-old Kenichi Horie crossed the Pacific single-handedly, without stopping, in a 70-day trip. 06/06/2022
Japan World faces 'dark hour', says Biden as Modi stays silent on Russia The US president urged a greater effort to stop Putin's aggression. “It's a global issue,” he told the “Quad” summit with Japan, Australia and India. 24/05/2022
Work Japan will soon force companies to disclose gender pay gaps Under the new rules, Japanese companies will have to disclose women's pay as a percentage of men's. 24/05/2022
Green News How is Japan releasing Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the sea? Japan is seeking to reassure neighbours that there is no serious risk to fish and people, 12 years on from the nuclear disaster. 18/05/2022
Health Meet the convulsing child robot helping to train Japan’s dentists The life-like bot was co-developed by robotics start-up Tmsuk and a local dental school to simulate a child’s response to receiving dental treatment. 28/04/2022
See Can you copyright immersive experiences? MODS argues that an artwork responding to visitors isn't fixed enough to copyright. How will teamLab protect their intellectual property in an increasingly saturated market for immersive art installations? 27/04/2022
Travel News At least 10 dead in Japan after tourist boat sinks in rough waters The tour of the northern national park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the operator's first of the season. 24/04/2022
no comment Transport company shows solidarity with Ukraine painting a train in yellow and blue A local railway in Kagawa Prefecture, western Japan, is running a train in the Ukrainian flag colours of blue and yellow in a show of solidarity with railway operators in the country. 20/04/2022
Health Electric chopsticks could help cut salt intake but keep the taste Japanese researchers say their device attracts sodium ions, making a low salt diet a tastier option. 19/04/2022
Cinema Japanese cinema is facing up to its #MeToo moment Film premieres have been cancelled, actors edited out of TV shows, and some of the countries biggest international names have been implicated in sexual abuse scandals. 06/04/2022
no comment Tsuyoshi Shinjo makes grand entrance aboard hoverbike Ex-MLB star Tsuyoshi Shinjo makes grand entrance aboard hoverbike at Sapporo Dome 30/03/2022
Partner content Panasonic steers us towards a greener future in mobility and business operations For Panasonic, achieving carbon neutrality stretches far beyond its own offices, employees and day-to-day operations. 28/03/2022
Spotlight Strict controls help produce from Fukushima get back on the market Agriculture was hit hard by the Fukushima nuclear disaster and exports from the area collapsed. 11 years later, thanks to strict safety measures, they've resumed giving a much-needed boost to local producers and consumers. 23/03/2022
no comment Japan residents deal with earthquake aftermath The 7.4-magnitude quake off the coast of Fukushima derailed a bullet train, opened cracks in highways and threw products from shelves in shops. 17/03/2022
Japan Four dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan It was the same region that was hit by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami 11 years ago. 17/03/2022
Global Japan How the Kobe earthquake could change the way we fight wildfires Global Japan looks at how a new eco-friendly fire-fighting foam, could be a global game-changer. 01/03/2022
Spotlight Digitisation and new tech to help regenerate rural areas in Japan Faced with an ageing population, Japan is revitalising its regions, attracting new inhabitants and boosting life in rural areas. 22/02/2022
Destinations Could Japan reopen to tourists in time for cherry blossom season? The Japanese PM has hinted that European tourists could return soon, but Covid testing and vaxx rules are likely to be tight. 16/02/2022
Mobility This Japanese airline wants to launch a flying taxi service Japan's biggest airline is working with a flying taxi startup, but the companies have a lot of work to do before the flights can take off. 15/02/2022
Euronews Debates Euronews Debates: How can digital innovations regenerate a region? Euronews brings together a group of influential and experienced policymakers and industry insiders to discuss the path forward for regional revitalisation in Japan and beyond. 15/02/2022
Japan "I would go back today if I could" – Olympic karateka on Tokyo 2020 Spanish Olympic gold medalist in karate, Sandra Sánchez, recalls her experience at the Tokyo 2020 Games on and off the mat. 08/02/2022
Work Are food delivery apps playing games with safety? Riders for platforms like Uber Eats can earn bonuses doing "quests" against the clock. But a fatal accident suggests there might be more at risk than money. 01/02/2022
Japan Team USA wheelchair basketball Paralympian shares her Tokyo highlights Team USA wheelchair basketball player Courtney Ryan is keen to return to Tokyo to do some more exploring after attending the Paralympics there in 2021. 01/02/2022
no comment Buddhist priests bathe in cold river in annual purification ritual Buddhist priests and their followers have performed a purification rite by bathing in a cold stream in western Japan's Koyasan. They also prayed for the end of the pandemic. 31/01/2022
Biztech news Nissan alliance to invest €23bn in electric vehicles over 5 years Major global carmakers are increasingly prioritising electric and hybrid vehicles as concerns about climate change grow. 28/01/2022
