World's first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space
The palm-sized LignoSat is tasked to demonstrate the cosmic potential of the renewable material as humans explore living in space.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Cherry blossom mingles with barbed wire and trenches in Kyiv park
For some of the visitors, the stark reminders of the war are as important as the springtime glory of the trees.
Sat May 06 2023
Nintendo's original Kyoto headquarters is being turned into a hotel
The opening is scheduled for April 1. And this is no joke!
Sun Feb 13 2022
Japan to widen state of emergency beyond Tokyo as virus surges - Media
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told a meeting of ruling party executives on Tuesday he would declare a state of emergency for the three western prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo.
Tue Jan 12 2021
Blasting off towards the world's first wooden satellite
Sumitomo Forestry and Kyoto University are working to develop wooden structures that can be launched into space.
Tue Jan 05 2021
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Wed Dec 16 2020
How a sightseeing livestream of Kyoto sparked a controversy online
Many web users complained about JR West's involvement in this virtual visit, noting that Kyoto already suffered from overtourism.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Call centres expose fault line in Japan's pandemic fight
In the past few weeks, 17 infections were confirmed at a post office call centre in the northern island of Hokkaido.
Tue May 05 2020
'Appalling' arson attack on Japanese animation studio kills at least 33
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the attack in the city of Kyoto - the latest grisly killing in a nation widely known for its low crime rates - "too appalling for words" and offered condolences.
Thu Jul 18 2019
Adult swaddling therapy fad hits Tokyo
Wrapped up from head to toe in a white bag and gently rocking from side to side, five Japanese mothers are hopeful Tokyo's latest health trend can cure their post-pregnancy aches and pains.
Tue Jan 31 2017
Japan police arrest alleged 'foot licker'
Japanese police have arrested a fetishist who allegedly licked and nibbled a woman's foot for more than 30 minutes, police said Tuesday.
Tue Nov 08 2016
Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata dies of cancer at 55
Nintendo's chief executive has died of cancer at the age of 55, it said Monday, in an upheaval for the Japanese video game giant just months after abandoning a consoles-only policy, among others.
Mon Jul 13 2015
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024