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Yamaha Motor CEO wounded in alleged knife attack by daughter
SEOUL, September 17 (AJP) - The chief executive officer of Japanese automobile parts manufacturer Yamaha Motor suffered an arm injury on Monday in what police describe as a knife attack by his adult daughter at their residence in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, authorities reported. Law enforcement officials said that they have taken into custody Hana Hidaka, 33, on suspicion of attempted murder of her father, Yoshihiro Hidaka, 61. The incident allegedly occurred around 3:00 a.m. local
September 17, 2024 -
Japan's elderly population reaches new peak, workforce participation rises
SEOUL, September 16 (AJP) - Japan's population aged 65 and above has reached a record 36.25 million, constituting 29.3 percent of the total population, according to government data released on Sunday. This figure represents an increase of 20,000 from the previous year, further solidifying Japan's position as the country with the highest proportion of elderly citizens globally. The data, published by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications ahead of Respect for
September 16, 2024 -
Japanese, US researchers win Ig Nobel for anal breathing study
SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) - A team of Japanese and American scientists has been recognized for their groundbreaking research on intestinal breathing in mammals. The group, led by Professor Takanori Takebe of Tokyo Medical and Dental University, received the Ig Nobel physiology prize on Thursday for their work demonstrating that certain mammals can respirate through their intestines. The study, published in the journal Med in 2021, explored the potential of intestinal oxygen exchange
September 13, 2024 -
Japanese firm plans second lunar landing attempt in December
SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) - Tokyo-based lunar exploration company ispace announced on Thursday its intention to launch a second Moon landing mission as early as December, following an unsuccessful attempt last year. The mission will utilize the company's Resilience lander, which is set to carry a rover named Tenacious to the Moon's northern hemisphere. The launch is scheduled to take place from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. If successful, ispac
September 13, 2024 -
Nippon Steel executive seeks U.S. support for U.S. Steel acquisition
SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) - A senior executive from Japan's largest steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp. met with U.S. government officials in Washington on Wednesday to garner support for its proposed $14.1 billion takeover of United States Steel Corp., sources familiar with the matter said. The meeting between Nippon Steel Vice President Takahiro Mori and members of the U.S. committee on foreign investment comes amid reports that the Biden administration is preparing to block the dea
September 12, 2024 -
Korea, Japan, China aim for 40 million cross-border tourists by 2030
SEOUL, September 12 (AJP) - Tourism ministers from South Korea, Japan and China set a target on Wednesday to boost cross-border travel to 40 million visitors annually by 2030, as part of efforts to reinvigorate regional economies. The trilateral meeting in Kobe, Japan, marked the first such gathering since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials agreed to expand flight connections to regional airports and address overtourism concerns while promoting accessible travel for famili
September 12, 2024 -
Japan's JR East to introduce autonomous bullet trains by 2028
SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - East Japan Railway Company (JR East), one of the country's largest railway operators, announced on Tuesday its plans to introduce self-driving bullet trains on a section of its Joetsu Shinkansen Line by fiscal year 2028. The autonomous service, which could be the world's first for high-speed trains, will initially operate with a driver onboard for emergencies. The 55.7-kilometer stretch between Nagaoka and Niigata stations in northwest Japan wi
September 11, 2024 -
University of Tokyo plans first tuition hike in two decades
SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - Japan's renowned academic institution, the University of Tokyo, announced on Tuesday its intention to raise tuition fees for new students enrolling from April 2025, marking the first increase in 20 years. The annual tuition will rise by about 107,000 yen ($751) to 642,960 yen, a move prompted by declining state grants and aimed at enhancing educational facilities. President Teruo Fujii told the press that improving the educational environment is an
September 11, 2024 -
TEPCO resumes fuel debris retrieval at Fukushima nuclear plant
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. (TEPCO) restarted efforts on Tuesday to extract a small amount of melted fuel from a damaged reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex, following a suspension last month due to technical issues. The operation, which aims to retrieve some of the estimated 880 tons of fuel debris from three affected reactors, had been halted on Aug. 22 after problems were discovered during preparations. TEPCO, the plant'
September 10, 2024
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Sharp unveils electric vehicle prototype with living room-like interior
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Samsung's 'Galaxy Watch5' used in civilian spacewalk Project
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SK Group provides $300,000 for Vietnam's typhoon recovery
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China's updated law emphasizes enhanced national defense education in schools
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N. Korea fires multiple SRBMs into East Sea
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Autonomous robot collects recyclables and patrols in Seoul park
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Blinken heads to Egypt for a new cease-fire proposal
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Chinese lieutenant general calls for enhanced risk management between China and U.S.
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Yamaha Motor CEO wounded in alleged knife attack by daughter
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Viet Nam's GDP growth forecast slashed by 0.15 percent following Typhoon Yagi's $2 billion damage