Extreme weather 'fuels food price rise'

Firefighters use a helicopter to battle a wildfire caused by extreme drought conditions near Zeithain, Germany on July 6. CHRISTIAN MANG/REUTERS A new study by the Barcelona Supercomputing Center in Spain has pointed an accusing finger — for...

Japan's service sector mood perks up as summer heat offsets US tariff gloom

By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Sentiment in Japan's service sector improved slightly in June, a government survey showed on Tuesday, as solid demand for summer clothing and leisure offset the gloom from U.S. tariffs. But corporate bankruptcy...

Passenger shares inside look at comically short trip on high-speed bullet train: 'Peak timing'

"The lounge saved everything." by Michelle RochniakJuly 21, 2025 Finding high-speed rail in the U.S. is difficult, but Japan has bullet trains to spare. You can get a regular seat or a fancy gran class seat for your journey. But is it worth it to...

Japan: Newly appointed chairman of GIAJ shares policy statement

Introduction The general insurance industry has severely damaged the trust of our customers and society as a result of a series of incidents, including premium adjustment cases, fraudulent insurance claims and information leaks. We once again...

Japanese Yen Weakens As Trade Uncertainties Temper BoJ Rate Hike Bets

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 12:10 AM EDT Image Source: Pixabay The Japanese Yen remains depressed as trade uncertainties temper BoJ rate hike bets. The JPY bulls fail to gain any respite from a broadly weaker USD and the risk-off impulse. The...

Japanese CG ship in Chennai for joint exercises

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) welcomed the visiting Japanese vessel with a traditional ceremonial reception. Commanded by Captain Naoki Mizoguchi, JCGS Itsukushima’s arrival underscores the close and evolving relationship between the two maritime...

Tokyo Cement navigates competitive headwinds to post strong FY24/25 earnings

Tokyo Cement Group (Tokyo Cement) has reported a turnover of Rs. 12,960 million and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 664 million for the fourth Quarter ending 31 March 2025, compared to a turnover of Rs. 13,145 million and a PAT of Rs. 722 million,...

Japan releases guidelines on shooting of bears in urban areas

The Environment Ministry on Tuesday announced guidelines that list conditions and procedures for allowing the shooting of bears and other wild animals in urban areas. This follows a string of bear attacks that led to human injuries. The move came...

Japan Launches Ambitious Maritime R&D Initiative

In a significant move to enhance its maritime industry, Japan has initiated a groundbreaking research and development project aimed at speeding up the design and construction of next-generation vessels. Spearheaded by MTI Co., Ltd. and supported...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito meets Mongolian president to boost ties

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Tokyo’s Underground Rewired - Denko Pluto Brings Club Culture to New Spaces

If you’re trying to place Denko Pluto on the map of Tokyo nightlife, don’t. It’s not meant to be found that easily. This Tokyo-based creative collective is reshaping Japan’s dance music scene by dragging it out of the expected. The collective...

Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket’s last flight

Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket's last flight

TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Sunday launched a satellite monitoring greenhouse gas emissions using its longtime mainstay H-2A rocket, which made its final flight before it is replaced by a new flagship designed to be more cost competitive in the global...

Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket's last flight

TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Sunday launched a satellite to monitor greenhouse gas emissions using its mainstay H-2A rocket, which made its final flight before it is replaced by a new flagship designed to be more cost competitive in the global space...

Japan Seabed Mining Rare Earths: 5 Facts About Minamitori Island Project

Japan seabed mining rare earths operations are rapidly gaining momentum… Bymoshine July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 Reading Time: 3 minutes Japan will test seabed mud extraction for rare earths in early 2026. The project aims to secure strategic minerals...

US stocks close higher, Treasury yields soften as tariff deadlines, earnings loom

By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) -Wall Street stocks advanced on Monday, while Treasury yields softened at the top of a busy week of corporate earnings reports, as tariff negotiations between the U.S. and its trading partners ramped up in the...

This is all the new guitar gear that has caught my eye this week – and there’s a dreamy Stratocaster/Jazzmaster hybrid

Hello, and welcome to Guitar World’s sparkly new gear round-up, your one-stop-shop for keeping up to date with what’s been happening in the big wide world of guitar gear over the past seven days. From new electric guitars to amp modeler updates,...

Nature Boy Ric Flair 'Back In Business' After Health Scare

WOOO! A professional wrestler who has ties to Minnesota is back training/working out after a recent health scare. The 'Nature Boy' Ric Flair took to social media to let fans know he was 'back in business' this morning. A Legend Inside & Outside...

Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket’s last flight

Japan’s Wooden Satellite Survived Orbit for 116 Days. Now Scientists Want a Better Version

In 2024, LignoSat became the first wooden satellite to be launched into space. But its communications system failed, so scientists are trying again with LignoSat-2. Credit: Kyoto University Takao Doi’s dream is to go to the Moon and plant a tree....