Japanese companies develop sophisticated robots built for companionship
Some owners have become so attached to the robots that they consider them pets or family members.
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Kishida strives for Group of Seven unity on N. Korea, Russia
Uncertainty, however, remains over the extent to which countries will align over China, which will be essential to the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia.
Japan holds on to oil, gas interests in Russia’s Sakhalin, wary of China taking them
Exxon Mobil of the United States and Britain’s Shell, which held stakes in the projects, have announced their withdrawal. But Japanese companies will continue to participate.
Japan film “Drive My Car” scoops Best Film award at Oscars
The win marks a new milestone in Japanese cinematic history, with the last Oscar win for a Japanese film being in 2009.
Japanese film director ‘full of pride’ over Oscar-nominated film
The movie by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, director of the Oscar-nominated film “Drive My Car,” has been nominated in four categories.
Japan-developed Covid-19 vaccines might be available for use in next few months
The development of domestic vaccines has lagged far behind that of foreign countries - partly because of lawsuits over adverse reactions to vaccinations.
Ex university professor becomes first blind person to pass Kyoto heritage test
The pass ratio for the hardest Grade 1 test ranges between 1% and 18% each year.
Water still cut off in Fukushima one week after quake
At least 160 water pipes, including some that were not earthquake-resistant, are believed to have sustained extensive damage.
Zelenskyy stresses Russian threat to nuclear facilities in Diet speech
He also expressed his affection for Japan and hopes for the nation to strengthen its support for Ukraine.
Ukrainian president’s address triggers wave of support, sympathy in Japan
In the 12-minute address, Zelenskyy also described Russian attacks on nuclear power plants.