In a scientific breakthrough, Japanese scientists have found a way to attach artificially created living skin to robot faces for more realistic smiles and facial expressions.

Japanese scientists create living robot skin with human cells

The price Japanese companies charge each other for services increased 2.5 per cent in May compared to last year, indicating that businesses are passing on rising labour costs to their clients.

Japan's business service prices rise as companies pass on labour costs

The US Justice department is deliberating whether Boeing can avoid criminal charges for breaching a 2021 settlement linked to the 737 max 8 crashes in 2018 and 2019. Although a decision is expected by month-end, prosecutors have not yet finalized their stance. Options include a deferred prosecution agreement or a plea deal where Boeing would admit wrongdoing and possibly appoint an independent monitor to oversee safety protocols.

US weighs charges against Boeing

Japan's Royals Emperor Naruhito and empress Masako are on a weeklong state visit to the United Kingdom. The visit underscores age-old bonds between the royal families besides ties between Japan and Britain. Watch in for more details!

Japanese emperor Naruhito and empress Masako arrive in UK for 3 day state visit

Nuclear powered US aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt arrived in South Korea yesterday. The deployment comes ahead of the three-way military exercise 'Freedom Edge' between Japan South Korea and the United States. Watch in for more details!

US, Japan & South Korea drills: Nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier arrives in Busan

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US, Japan & South Korea to start military exercise in June

Global trade tensions are rising as the US Pushes allies to join its fight against china's economic practices. But why are Japanese firms hesitant on china tariffs? Take a look at this report to find out.

Japanese companies oppose tariffs on Chinese imports

Boeing, one of the world's leading aerospace giants, is struggling to find a new CEO amid ongoing scrutiny over safety issues. Current CEO David Calhoun announced his resignation for the end of the year in march, aiming to rejuvenate Boeing's tarnished reputation. However, several high-profile candidates have declined the top job offer, according to a report by the wall street journal.

Boeing in Crisis: Urgency mounts for Boeing's CEO appointment

The United States Treasury Department on Thursday (June 20) added Japan to its "monitoring list" of major trading partners whose currency practices "merit close attention".

US adds Japan to currency 'monitoring list'; stops short of labelling it 'currency manipulator'

Japan imposed trade restrictions on several companies in China, India, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan for allegedly aiding Russia's war in Ukraine, according to a statement released by the Japanese foreign ministry on Friday, as reported by Reuters.

Japan joins US in sanctioning China over support for Russia's war

Japan is currently witnessing a sharp rise in a disease caused by a rare "flesh-eating bacteria", Bloomberg reported on Saturday (Jun 15). The bacteria can kill people within 48 hours.

'Deaths happen within 48 hours': Rare flesh-eating bacteria spreads in Japan

Bianca Censori and her 'naked fashion' continue to dominate the headlines. From Los Angeles to Paris, Bianca has turned heads with her bold fashion statements, and now she has taken it to Tokyo, the capital city of Japan.

Bianca Censori's 'butt bearing' outfit triggers backlash, netizens call it 'insult of Japanese culture'

Let's shift our attention to how markets opened this morning. Asian stocks fell, weighed down by japanese and chinese shares. Meanwhile, the Yen weakened as markets awaited the outcome of the bank of Japan's two-day policy meeting.

Investors shrugg off wall street's bullish sentiment

Take a look at all the news from the world of technology.

Social media platform X makes likes private to enhance user privacy

A speculative new paper suggests that advanced "cryptoterrestrials" could be living secretly on Earth or in its near environs, like the moon. This study, which is yet to be peer-reviewed, is the work of researchers at the Harvard Human Flourishing Program and Montana Technological University.

'Cryptoterrestrials' living among us? Harvard researchers suggest ancient races are hiding in volcanoes

#Gravitas | As Japan grapples with dwindling national birth rate, authorities in Tokyo is developing a government run app to promote the birth rate. Can this new measure turn things around for Japan?

Gravitas:Can Dating App Fix Japan's Falling Birthrate? Tokyo's New Move To Get People to Have Babies

Japan is struggling with the issue of a declining birth rate, which hit a record low for the eighth straight year as the health ministry on Wednesday (Jun 5) described it as "critical".

Tokyo govt to launch dating app amid plummeting birth rate: 'Gentle push to find one'

The annual peace ceremony in Nagasaki has not yet sent an invitation to the Israeli ambassador to Japan, according to city officials, who instead wrote the embassy a letter urging a truce in Gaza.

Japan’s Nagasaki snubs Israel: No invite to peace ceremony, calls for truce in Gaza

Japan's transport ministry on Tuesday (June 4) launched an on-site investigation at Toyota's headquarters after irregularities were found in its applications to certify certain models.

Japan launches on-site investigation at Toyota headquarters over certification irregularities

A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake on Monday shook the area of central Japan that was hit by a devastating jolt in January, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, but there was no threat of a tsunami.

Strong earthquake hits central Japan

A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook central Japan. It was centered in the Noto Peninsula. The earthquake was followed around 10 minutes later by a second one. This quake of 4.8 magnitude was followed by several quakes hitting the region within the next two hours.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 hits central Japan, no tsunami warning issued

Japan detected a Chinese reconnaissance-attack drone flying near Okinawa in the East China Sea. The incident occurred Monday within Japan's air defense identification zone.

Gravitas: China sends drone in Japanese airspace

Authorities in Japan took unique action to curb a tourist-related problem. A town put up a huge black screen last week in an attempt to stop tourists from snapping photos of Mount Fuji.

Holes found in black screen installed to block tourist snapshots of Mount Fuji

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