Alzheimer’s drug shows promise but issues remain
Unlike conventional Alzheimer’s drugs that aim to temporarily improve symptoms, lecanemab works to remove amyloid beta, a protein believed to be the cause of Alzheimer’s…
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China targets cosmetics makers amid fears of technology transfer
According to several sources, the authorities require cosmetic companies to register all the raw ingredients used in cosmetic products by the end of April 2023.
McDonald’s Japan to raise prices for 3rd time in less than a year
The company cited soaring costs for materials, labor, transportation and electricity.
Japan, Britain to sign defence pact
The pact will set a legal framework for the activities of the Self-Defense Forces in the United Kingdom and British military personnel in Japan.
Japan, US to release joint paper on security cooperation
The envisaged joint document is intended to promote the strong Japan-US alliance by outlining the deepening of bilateral security cooperation.
Japan, US to step up cooperation in developing next-generation nuclear reactors
The two nations are also expected to discuss concerns about the growing shortage of natural gas in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
From fireflies to dung beetles, insects are vanishing
As human activities rapidly transform the planet, the global insect population is declining at an unprecedented rate of up to 2% per year.
It’s a bountiful bunny world in Year of the Rabbit
According to industry insiders, many companies sell goods depicting the 12 Chinese zodiac signs according to the year, but items from the year of the Rabbit sell particularly…
Oma tuna fetches ¥36.04 million at New Year’s auction in Tokyo
The bid was significantly higher than the top price paid in 2021 or 2022, when demand for tuna in the food service industry fell due to the coronavirus pandemic.
3 hurdles awaiting Prime Minister Kishida
Tensions are likely to increase in the political arena since it is possible that the prime minister may decide to dissolve the House of Representatives and call a general election.