How countries can wean off ivory trade: the example of Japan
Japan is far from a good example of how to deal with ivory, but its lessons could be very useful ...
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Japan to trial new deep-sea turbines that could cover over half of its energy needs
The turbines promise clean, reliable energy generation.
One Japanese railway company build huge, humanoid robots to repair its power lines
I've never wanted to be a railway worker as much as I do right now.
A strange love affair: Why won’t Japan get rid of fax machines?
Japan's government wants to say "sayonara" to paper communication. But local offices still love their fax machines and won't give ...
This cafe in Japan has robot waiters controlled remotely by disabled workers
It started as an experiment and it's grown ever since, showing remarkable potential
Japan to dump contaminated water from Fukushima into the ocean
Fishermen and neighboring countries voiced concern.
What is tempura?
You batter pay attention if you don't know what this is.
Japan plans to join the pack and ban sales of new gasoline cars by 2030
The move is part of the country's plan to be carbon neutral by 2050
Out of love with love itself: Japanese singles are increasingly disinterested in dating
Lower-income and lower-education people seem to be most likely to be disenchanted by dating.
Japan, the sixth-largest emitter, pledges to become carbon neutral by 2050
Question still remain on how this target will be met.
Japan had the coronavirus under control. Then, it opened up too quickly
The virus was almost nowhere to be found. Now, it's almost everywhere.
The coronavirus may be airborne. For Japan, this is old news
Japan already issued recommandations to avoid cramped spaces, crowded areas and close conversation.
Shops in Japan begin charging fees for plastic shopping bags
There's still a long way to go for the country to tackle its plastic problems
Face masks helped Japan avoid a coronavirus disaster
The Japanese medical system was on the brink of collapse, but face masks helped keep the outbreak under control, an ...
Newborn in Japan receives first treatment with liver STEM cells
The infant was too small for surgery, so doctors bought it some time.
Despite the pandemic, suicide rates keep declining in Japan
The suicide rate dropped 20% in April in Japan compared to the same month last year
Japan unveils stimulus package for businesses hit by the coronavirus epidemic
Small and medium-sized businesses will receive a wide array of benefits to keep them afloat.
Coronavirus in Japan — live updates, cases, and news
Updates on the coronavirus situation in Japan.
Japan announces state of emergency, gives 100,000 yen ($920) to all citizens for virus relief
Japan is currently asking all citizens to stay indoor, but has not imposed any punitive measures.
Coronavirus woes: Hokkaido declares state of emergency, Switzerland bans large-scale events
Hopes that COVID-19 wouldn't spread outside of China seem frail at this point.