Japanese space startup Ispace Inc is set to embark on its second lunar mission as early as 2024 despite the setback of its failed attempt in April to land a rover on the moon.

Second moon mission by Japan's Ispace to take flight as early as 2024 after April setback

A Japanese man, aged around 50, was arrested on Thursday (Nov 16) after crashing a car into a barricade near the entrance of the Israeli embassy in Tokyo, police said, amid global tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.

Man arrested after car crashes into barricade near Israel embassy in Tokyo

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Japan's wholesale inflation experienced a notable deceleration, falling below 1 per cent for the first time in over two and a half years, signalling a shift away from the cost-push pressures that had been driving up prices across various sectors, Reuters reported on Monday.

Cost pressures ease as Japan's wholesale inflation takes a dive

United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin is in Soul for the annual security consultative meeting with his counterparts from South Korea and Japan.

US Defence Secretary LLoyd Austin arrives in Seoul

SoftBank Group reported a $5.2 billion quarterly loss on Thursday, marking its fourth consecutive quarter in the red. According to Reuters, the Japanese conglomerate, led by founder Masayoshi Son, grappled with the aftermath of the WeWork tragedy, once considered one of its most promising investments.

SoftBank faces $5.2 billion quarterly loss amid WeWork woes

Japan's most loved dog Hachiko's birth cetenary falls in this week. For decades, there has been a hurly-burly outside Tokyo's Shibuya station, where tourists and locals queue up to take photos with the statue of the famous dog whose true story of loyalty has made him a beloved mascot for generations.

Japan's ever-faithful dog Hachiko turns 100

Beyond gaming, Nintendo announced on Wednesday its ambitious plan to develop a live-action film based on the iconic "The Legend of Zelda" franchise. Riding high on the success of its animated "Super Mario Bros" movie earlier this year, the Kyoto-based company aims to capitalise on the growing box-office appeal of video game adaptations.

Nintendo dives into cinematic realm with 'The Legend of Zelda'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering holding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sideline of APEC summit in San Francisco around November 16, public broadcaster NHK reported on Thursday, citing government sources.

Japan PM Kishida considering holding talks with China's Xi around Nov 16

Japan PM Kishida considering holding talks with China's Xi

In a remarkable geological event, a brand-new island has emerged from the depths of the Pacific Ocean, just off the coast of the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. This extraordinary event, caused by an undersea volcanic eruption, has garnered global attention and scientific fascination.

World's newest island formed in Japanese archipelago after undersea volcanic eruption

Japanese gaming giant Nintendo has raised its operating profit forecast for the financial year ending in March 2024 by 11 per cent, projecting a figure of 500 billion yen (approximately $3.

Nintendo raises profit outlook as Nintendo Switch remains a gaming force 

The G7 nations' Foreign ministers meet started in Tokyo from Nov 7. The Israel-Hamas war is expected to dominate the talks between the leaders. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Japan ahead of meetings with his Group of Seven (G7) counterparts in the capital.

G7 meet in Tokyo: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Japan after West Asia tour

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A recent global survey has ranked Japan lowest for employees’ well-being while keeping Turkey at the top and India just behind it, in the second spot. The survey was conducted by McKinsey Health Institute, and it assessed employees’ physical, mental, social, and spiritual health before arriving at the conclusions.

Employees' well-being survey: Turkey secures highest score of 78%, India second with 76%

Scientists in Japan have developed a new version of plastic which is not just stronger and stretchier than the traditional version but also partially biodegradable.

Japan: Scientists develop self-healing, stronger and partially biodegradable plastic

A recent global survey has ranked Japan lowest for employees’ well-being while keeping Turkey at the top and India just behind it, in the second spot. The survey was conducted by McKinsey Health Institute, and it assessed employees’ physical, mental, social and spiritual health before arriving at the conclusions.

Survey ranks Japan lowest in employee well-being, India second at top in McKinsey survey

In Japan, to deter natural predators, an alternative to the haunting howls of real wolves has been found in the 'Monster Wolf', a robot to deter natural predators from populated areas in a safe way.

Japan is relying on a 'Monster Wolf' to scare away wild predators from populated areas

Toyota Motor has reported a remarkable surge in its second-quarter profit, more than doubling its earnings while significantly revising its full-year outlook. The substantial boost in profits is attributed to a weaker yen currency, which has amplified the impact of robust global sales.

Toyota achieves impressive Q2 profit amid weak yen and growing hybrid demand 

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled a comprehensive $113 billion economic package, aimed at controlling the effects of surging inflation. The proposed package encompasses various strategies, including temporary cuts to income and residential taxes, along with subsidies intended to alleviate the burdens of escalating gasoline and utility bills.

Japan announces $113 bn package to counter inflation woes 

Japanese Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday (October 31) that sanctions have been imposed on individuals and a company that is connected to the Gaza-based militant group Hamas.

Japan slaps sanctions on individuals, company with ties to Hamas

The supermarket at the U.S. military's Yokota Air Base in Tokyo began stocking Japanese scallops on Tuesday (October 31) to help cushion the blow of a Chinese ban on the products.

US military bulk buys Japanese seafood to offset China ban

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