Japan in step with G7 over sanctioning Russia
Japan will “choose feasible sanctions based on the current circumstances of the two countries while cooperating with the G7,” a senior Foreign Ministry official said.
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Japan’s popular stick-shaped snack used to construct giant panda
Hundreds of Umaibo, a popular Japanese stick-shaped snack, were used to form a giant panda at Encho-en, a Chinese-style garden in Yurihama, Tottori Prefecture.
Japan’s snowboarding medal wins at Beijing Olympics sparking interest in the sport
Snowboard classes in many parts of the country have seen a surge in participants.
South Korean ex-rival, friend sheds tears for Kodaira
Kodaira, the Japanese speed skater failed to defend her title in the women’s 500 meters at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Japan to establish research base with robots in Kobe
AI-powered robots will handle experiments such as cell culturing, starting in fiscal 2022.
LDP resolution condemns 5 ex-prime ministers for spreading false information
The resolution criticizes the former prime ministers for writing to the European Union that many children suffered from thyroid cancer due to the 2011 accident.
Japan to provide excess imported LNG to Europe amid Ukraine tensions
Tokyo's unusual move came follows a U.S. request to shore up energy supplies for Europe, which depends heavily on Russian gas.
Japan considering arming submarines with missiles
The move would aim to boost Japan’s deterrence by providing a powerful counterattack capability to discourage a possible attacks.
11 hospitals in Japan hit by ransomware attacks since 2016
Repairing or rebuilding their systems can cost hospitals millions or even tens of millions of yen.
16% of world’s dragonflies in danger of extinction
The main cause is the declining number of wetlands and rivers suitable for dragonflies.