Send your avatar to web meetings, online classes
Digital Hollywood University developed “beCAMing,” an application that allows avatars to be used in web-conferencing apps such as Zoom.
Japan
Variant of omicron variant spreading in Japan, world
BA.2 was detected in Africa around November last year and spread to Europe and Asia
Britain’s Johnson might visit Japan in February if U.K. political situation allows
Tokyo and London are coordinating the schedule for mid-February and Johnson is expected to hold talks with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
Japan, US join hands on nuclear reactor project despite differing goals
Development of a fast reactor has been a long-held ambition of Japan’s nuclear power policy.
Malaysia launches new platform to end poverty
The fund will also aid efforts to establish peace, tackle environmental issues and ensure that no one is left behind.
T’s Tantan: Inspired vegan ramen to make you smile
In 2020, the restaurant was awarded “Traveler’s Choice” by TripAdvisor, and ranked in the top 10% of restaurants in the world.
US spy drones likely to be deployed to western Japan air base
The MQ-9 drone is remotely operated from the ground and features enhanced surveillance capabilities.
Salted lemon dishes brighten up winter months
“Salted lemons are like umeboshi pickled plums in that you can use them for years,” nutritionist Maki Shibata said.
Efforts underway to reduce food waste using dynamic pricing in Tokyo supermarket
Dynamic pricing is the process of lowering a product’s cost as the item nears its best-before date.
New US ambassador: Alliance with Japan ‘a beacon of endless possibility and promise’
He also stressed that cooperation between Japan and the United States will “determine the destiny of the democratic example.”