Researchers in the Japanese capital Tokyo say that they have found an alternative to cement and that too a more environmentally friendly one.

Japanese researchers turn food waste into cement

Japan is a country that values technology while remaining true to its traditions. Because of the country's lengthy aversion to accepting immigrants, aided by its low birth rate, Japan's&nbsp;population is rapidly ageing.&nbsp;Even as the country is taking steps to relax its tough immigration policies, it continues to be plagued by a shortage of labour.&nbsp;Now, Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries, a multinational company known for its industrial machines and heavy equipment have&nbsp;developed a robot that it believes will help with the country's labour shortage.&nbsp;And it is a quadruped robot, i.e., it is shaped like a four-footed animal, namely a goat.

The robot 'BEX' has been named after the wild goat species Ibex and it has horns.&nbsp;

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As per a Reuters report, BEX is still undergoing testing and the company behind the goat-robot hopes to commercialise it by 2023.

Yes, you read that right, the robot has large recurved horns and using its four legs it can easily walk over rough terrains. On smooth surfaces, it moves very quickly with the help of wheels it has tucked in its underbelly.

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BEX can carry loads up to 100 kg or 220.4 lbs and is battery powered. It can be controlled by remote or move autonomously.

Kawasaki which is globally known for its motorcycles designed this robot for use in agricultural settings. The company started developing humanoid robots in the year 2017, however, those two-legged robots had a balancing problem. To counter that this four-legged robot has been developed.&nbsp;

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Speaking to Reuters, Noboru Takagi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries', Division Executive Officer said that "In an ageing society, it can help elderly people who need to move around carrying heavy cargo. For example, it can support the farming or forestry industries where people need to move heavy cargo."

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Japan is a country that values technology while remaining true to its traditions. Because of the country's lengthy aversion to accepting immigrants, aided by its low birth rate, Japan's population is rapidly ageing. Even as the country is taking steps to relax its tough immigration policies, it continues to be plagued by a shortage of labour. Now, Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries, a multinational company known for its industrial machines and heavy equipment have developed a robot that it believes will help with the country's labour shortage. And it is a quadruped robot, i.e., it is shaped like a four-footed animal, namely a goat. The robot 'BEX' has been named after the wild goat species Ibex and it has horns. Also read | Japanese robot learns how to peel banana without causing any damage - Watch As per a Reuters report, BEX is still undergoing testing and the company behind the goat-robot hopes to commercialise it by 2023. Yes, you read that right, the robot has large recurved horns and using its four legs it can easily walk over rough terrains. On smooth surfaces, it moves very quickly with the help of wheels it has tucked in its underbelly. Watch | Singapore's robot workforce plugs labour gaps BEX can carry loads up to 100 kg or 220.4 lbs and is battery powered. It can be controlled by remote or move autonomously. Kawasaki which is globally known for its motorcycles designed this robot for use in agricultural settings. The company started developing humanoid robots in the year 2017, however, those two-legged robots had a balancing problem. To counter that this four-legged robot has been developed. Also read | In pics: From checking on construction to making coffee, Singapore’s robots to fill in labour gaps Speaking to Reuters, Noboru Takagi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries', Division Executive Officer said that "In an ageing society, it can help elderly people who need to move around carrying heavy cargo. For example, it can support the farming or forestry industries where people need to move heavy cargo." Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Japan has plans to bring the pay disparity between men and women to light. In order to address gender disparities&nbsp;in the workplace, the country intends to make it necessary for large corporations to reveal wage disparities between men and women.&nbsp;This measure is part of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's 'new capitalism' action plan.&nbsp;Companies will be compelled to reveal women's pay as a percentage of men's compensation on their website or elsewhere, according to a report by Euronews.next. They'd also have to break down the numbers by permanent and non-permanent personnel, as well as to justify any salary disparities.

It will apply to enterprises with more than 300 employees, both public and private. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the new law will affect roughly 18,000 enterprises.

The country's law already mandates that both men and women be paid equally for equal work.

Women's earnings in Japan, however, are only about 78 per cent of men's in comparison to the 88 per cent of other OECD countries.

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According to researchers, the pay gap between men and women is due to a shortage of women in managerial positions and the low wages paid to women returning from maternity leave.

Pay discrepancies between men and women continue to be a major issue around the world.

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Even the most developed economies are having difficulty achieving fair compensation for all workers. According to Pew Research Center, women in the United States will earn only 84 per cent of their male counterparts in 2020.

That means they put in 42 days more than their male colleagues.

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According to Eurostat, women in Europe earned 13 per cent less than males in 2020, while it was 14.2 per cent in the Eurozone.

The EU approved a similar "pay transparency" requirement for companies with 250 or more employees in 2021.

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Japan has plans to bring the pay disparity between men and women to light. In order to address gender disparities in the workplace, the country intends to make it necessary for large corporations to reveal wage disparities between men and women. This measure is part of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's 'new capitalism' action plan. Companies will be compelled to reveal women's pay as a percentage of men's compensation on their website or elsewhere, according to a report by Euronews.next. They'd also have to break down the numbers by permanent and non-permanent personnel, as well as to justify any salary disparities. It will apply to enterprises with more than 300 employees, both public and private. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the new law will affect roughly 18,000 enterprises. The country's law already mandates that both men and women be paid equally for equal work. Women's earnings in Japan, however, are only about 78 per cent of men's in comparison to the 88 per cent of other OECD countries. Also read | Japan to approve abortion pill – but partner’s consent mandatory According to researchers, the pay gap between men and women is due to a shortage of women in managerial positions and the low wages paid to women returning from maternity leave. Pay discrepancies between men and women continue to be a major issue around the world. Watch | Gravitas: A trip to Japan's Little Edo Even the most developed economies are having difficulty achieving fair compensation for all workers. According to Pew Research Center, women in the United States will earn only 84 per cent of their male counterparts in 2020. That means they put in 42 days more than their male colleagues. Also read | Japan to resume tourism after two-years of strict pandemic closure According to Eurostat, women in Europe earned 13 per cent less than males in 2020, while it was 14.2 per cent in the Eurozone. The EU approved a similar "pay transparency" requirement for companies with 250 or more employees in 2021. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In worrying signs for the Japanese economy, Retail sales rise more than expected in April. Whereas, April output fall much weaker than expected.

Worrying signs for Japanese economy: Retail sales rise more than expected in April

The new legislation would require women in Japan to seek their partner’s consent before being prescribed the abortion pill, which will reportedly be approved late this year. Under Japan’s 1948 Maternal Protection Law, consent is already required for surgical abortions, with very few exceptions.

 
This move comes three decades after abortion pills were approved in the United Kingdom.

 
“In principle, we believe that spousal consent is necessary, even if an abortion is induced by an oral medication,” Yasuhiro Hashimoto, a senior health ministry official, told a parliamentary committee earlier this month, according to Bloomberg.

 
Kumi Tsukahara, a founding member of Action for Safe Abortion Japan, said: “‘Spousal consent’ becomes an issue when there is a disagreement with the spouse or the spouse is forcing the woman to give birth against her will.

 
“For women, being forced into a pregnancy they do not want is violence and a form of torture.”

 
Cases have been seen where doctors in Japan refused to approve an abortion for women who had been sexually assaulted, forcing health ministry officials to write to the Japan Medical Association to clarify that consent is not required in rape cases.

 
The delay in approving the pill tramples women’s reproductive rights, and the possible $780 cost, reflects the priorities of the male-dominated parliament.

 
Oral contraceptives were only legalised in 1999 after a drawn-out nine-year legal debate, Japanese politicians took just six months to approve Viagra, the erectile dysfunction medication produced by Pfizer Inc.

 
"In principle, we believe that spousal consent is necessary, even if an abortion is induced by an oral medication," said Yasuhiro Hashimoto, the head of the ministry's child and family policy bureau.

 
But Mizuho Fukushima, a politician from the opposition Social Democratic Party, was critical of the ministry's position, asking the hearing, "Why should a woman need her partner's approval? It's her body."

 
"Women are not the property of men", she added. "Their rights, not those of the men&nbsp;should be protected."

 
Around 145,000 surgical abortions were carried out in Japan in 2020, which is one of only Il nations that still require the consent of the woman's partner for the procedure to go ahead. This requirement has been criticised by the World Health Organisation. 
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The new legislation would require women in Japan to seek their partner’s consent before being prescribed the abortion pill, which will reportedly be approved late this year. Under Japan’s 1948 Maternal Protection Law, consent is already required for surgical abortions, with very few exceptions. This move comes three decades after abortion pills were approved in the United Kingdom. “In principle, we believe that spousal consent is necessary, even if an abortion is induced by an oral medication,” Yasuhiro Hashimoto, a senior health ministry official, told a parliamentary committee earlier this month, according to Bloomberg. Kumi Tsukahara, a founding member of Action for Safe Abortion Japan, said: “‘Spousal consent’ becomes an issue when there is a disagreement with the spouse or the spouse is forcing the woman to give birth against her will. “For women, being forced into a pregnancy they do not want is violence and a form of torture.” Cases have been seen where doctors in Japan refused to approve an abortion for women who had been sexually assaulted, forcing health ministry officials to write to the Japan Medical Association to clarify that consent is not required in rape cases. The delay in approving the pill tramples women’s reproductive rights, and the possible $780 cost, reflects the priorities of the male-dominated parliament. Oral contraceptives were only legalised in 1999 after a drawn-out nine-year legal debate, Japanese politicians took just six months to approve Viagra, the erectile dysfunction medication produced by Pfizer Inc. "In principle, we believe that spousal consent is necessary, even if an abortion is induced by an oral medication," said Yasuhiro Hashimoto, the head of the ministry's child and family policy bureau. But Mizuho Fukushima, a politician from the opposition Social Democratic Party, was critical of the ministry's position, asking the hearing, "Why should a woman need her partner's approval? It's her body." "Women are not the property of men", she added. "Their rights, not those of the men should be protected." Around 145,000 surgical abortions were carried out in Japan in 2020, which is one of only Il nations that still require the consent of the woman's partner for the procedure to go ahead. This requirement has been criticised by the World Health Organisation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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SoftBank Group’s top executives Masayoshi Son saw steep cuts in their paychecks as the Japanese conglomerate marked a historic loss for its vision fund unit.

Japan: SoftBank's top executives pay slashed after historic vision fund loss

From Spain to South Korea: The push for paid menstrual leave

North Korea test-fired 3 ballistic missiles shortly after Joe Biden left Japan. The tests come after POTUS' recent remarks that he didn't care what Pyongyang did. Is Kim Jong-un trying to send a message to him? Palki Sharma explains.

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50 kilometers from the bustling city of Tokyo, is a window into Japan's history. It is called the Little Edo. The town stands as a perfect emblem of the progressive country that's deeply rooted in tradition. Palki Sharma takes you on a tour.

Gravitas: A trip to Japan's Little Edo

In Japan - overtime is taking lives of workers. Some estimates claim up to 10,000 workers die due to overwork in Japan every year. Palki Sharma tells you why Japan's work culture is so toxic.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifts a wooden carved box with the traditional Rogan painting on it to the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his meeting with him at the sidelines of the QUAD Summit in Tokyo, Japan.

The Rogan painting is usually done on a dark coloured cloth to make the intense colours stand out. The thick and shiny paint is prepared by boiling castor oil (extracted from hand-pounded castor seeds) for a few days and then adding vegetable pigment and a binding agent to it. The pastes are stored in earthen pots with water to prevent them from drying up.

A kalam or an iron rod is used to paint half the design on the cloth with the support of the fingers of the left hand, and then it is impressed on the other half of the cloth by pressing the two sides of the cloth together.

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This traditional Gujarati art form is practised by Hindu and Muslim Khatri communities of Gujarat. It has been practised for over a hundred years, but the art nearly died&nbsp;out in the 20th century, and now only a single-family in Nirona, Kachchh is carrying forward the tradition.

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They are popular as inexpensive substitutes for embroidered textiles. Usually, skirts, dresses, bedsheets, cushion covers, curtains and table cloths are painted with this technique. Either geometrical motifs or motifs inspired by nature like the tree-of-life are generally preferred.

PM Narendra Modi gifted two Rogan paintings including a tree-of-life to the then United States President Barak Obama during his visit to the White House, official workplace and the residence of the United States President, in 2014.

At the meeting, the two leaders appreciated the growing economic ties between India and Japan and agreed to further enhance ties by focusing on bilateral security and defence cooperation, including in the area of defence manufacturing.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifts a wooden carved box with the traditional Rogan painting on it to the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his meeting with him at the sidelines of the QUAD Summit in Tokyo, Japan. The Rogan painting is usually done on a dark coloured cloth to make the intense colours stand out. The thick and shiny paint is prepared by boiling castor oil (extracted from hand-pounded castor seeds) for a few days and then adding vegetable pigment and a binding agent to it. The pastes are stored in earthen pots with water to prevent them from drying up. A kalam or an iron rod is used to paint half the design on the cloth with the support of the fingers of the left hand, and then it is impressed on the other half of the cloth by pressing the two sides of the cloth together. Exclusive | Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe speaks to WION on China-Taiwan relations This traditional Gujarati art form is practised by Hindu and Muslim Khatri communities of Gujarat. It has been practised for over a hundred years, but the art nearly died out in the 20th century, and now only a single-family in Nirona, Kachchh is carrying forward the tradition. Gravitas: Exclusive: Shinzo Abe backs strong India-Japan ties They are popular as inexpensive substitutes for embroidered textiles. Usually, skirts, dresses, bedsheets, cushion covers, curtains and table cloths are painted with this technique. Either geometrical motifs or motifs inspired by nature like the tree-of-life are generally preferred. PM Narendra Modi gifted two Rogan paintings including a tree-of-life to the then United States President Barak Obama during his visit to the White House, official workplace and the residence of the United States President, in 2014. At the meeting, the two leaders appreciated the growing economic ties between India and Japan and agreed to further enhance ties by focusing on bilateral security and defence cooperation, including in the area of defence manufacturing. (With inputs from ANI) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ending its two-year pandemic closure, Japan on Thursday announced that it will reopen to tourists from 98 countries starting June 10.

However, the country added that travellers will only be allowed in with tour groups.

This is because these tour groups are expected to bear the responsibility of ensuring that all the travellers with it respect Japan's near-universal mask mandate and other steps that have helped keep the toll from Covid-19 remarkably low.

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Beginning June 10, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that people on scheduled tours with guides will be allowed to enter Japan.

The nation's Prime Minister has also stated his desire to relax border control rules, but progress is expected to be slow.

Small experimental package trips from Australia, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States are being hosted in Japan this week.&nbsp;

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The trial includes only 50 people who were given special visas rather than tourist visas. The experiment&nbsp;is scheduled to close on May 31.

Revisiting the border controls, the country will soon resume accepting package tours from counties like Britain, Canada, France, Malaysia and the United States.

Japan will also increase the number of airports that accept international flights to seven, adding Naha in southern Okinawa and New Chitose near Sapporo in northern Hokkaido.

For the majority of the pandemic, Japan has prevented all visitors from entering, allowing only nationals and foreign residents to do so, though even these have been turned away on occasion.

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Following complaints that its rigorous border controls were xenophobic, Japan began loosening its restrictions earlier this year.

Currently, it&nbsp;permits up to 10,000 individuals per day to enter the country, including Japanese citizens, foreign students, and certain business travellers.

All visitors must test negative before travelling to Japan, and many must be tested again after they arrive, however, triple-vaccinated visitors from select countries are exempt from the additional test and the three-day quarantine required of others.

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Ending its two-year pandemic closure, Japan on Thursday announced that it will reopen to tourists from 98 countries starting June 10. However, the country added that travellers will only be allowed in with tour groups. This is because these tour groups are expected to bear the responsibility of ensuring that all the travellers with it respect Japan's near-universal mask mandate and other steps that have helped keep the toll from Covid-19 remarkably low. Watch | Japanese man spends over $15,000 to become a dog. Watch how it turns out Beginning June 10, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that people on scheduled tours with guides will be allowed to enter Japan. The nation's Prime Minister has also stated his desire to relax border control rules, but progress is expected to be slow. Small experimental package trips from Australia, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States are being hosted in Japan this week. Watch | Gravitas: A trip to Japan's Little Edo The trial includes only 50 people who were given special visas rather than tourist visas. The experiment is scheduled to close on May 31. Revisiting the border controls, the country will soon resume accepting package tours from counties like Britain, Canada, France, Malaysia and the United States. Japan will also increase the number of airports that accept international flights to seven, adding Naha in southern Okinawa and New Chitose near Sapporo in northern Hokkaido. For the majority of the pandemic, Japan has prevented all visitors from entering, allowing only nationals and foreign residents to do so, though even these have been turned away on occasion. Also read | Why Japan prefers higher inflation Following complaints that its rigorous border controls were xenophobic, Japan began loosening its restrictions earlier this year. Currently, it permits up to 10,000 individuals per day to enter the country, including Japanese citizens, foreign students, and certain business travellers. All visitors must test negative before travelling to Japan, and many must be tested again after they arrive, however, triple-vaccinated visitors from select countries are exempt from the additional test and the three-day quarantine required of others. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Researchers from Japan have developed a robotic ‘sixth finger’. Finger has been created by researchers studying how brains react to new body part.

Scientists in Japan develop robotic 'sixth finger' for human augmentation

Have you heard of the Renko-ji temple in Tokyo? It's very special for the Indian community. Why? Because inside this temple are said to be the ashes of Subhash Chandra Bose. WION's Managing Editor Palki Sharma paid a visit to the temple. Here's a report on what she saw.

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US military and Japan's Self Defence Force said on Thursday that both countries flew fighter jets together in a show of strength after North Korea's latest missile test. The fighter jets flew over the Sea of Japan into which North Korea had lobbed three missiles on Wednesday.

The exercise was meant to "showcase combined capabilities to deter and counter regional threats", the US military said in a news release.

Reuters quoted two unnamed US officials who said that the US and Japan anted to show their combined resolve.

The flight of eight aircraft from bases in Japan included four American F-16 jets and four Japanese F-15 fighters, according to Japan`s Air Self Defense Force.

North Korean missile tests were carried out after US President Joe Biden left Tokyo after the Quad summit.

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One of the missiles, according to South Korean officials, appeared to be Pyongyang`s largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), with an estimated range of about 15,000 kilometers, enough to reach the United States.

The US military and South Korean forces also conducted combined live-fire tests, including surface-to-surface missile tests, after the latest North Korean provocation.

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US military and Japan's Self Defence Force said on Thursday that both countries flew fighter jets together in a show of strength after North Korea's latest missile test. The fighter jets flew over the Sea of Japan into which North Korea had lobbed three missiles on Wednesday. The exercise was meant to "showcase combined capabilities to deter and counter regional threats", the US military said in a news release. Reuters quoted two unnamed US officials who said that the US and Japan anted to show their combined resolve. The flight of eight aircraft from bases in Japan included four American F-16 jets and four Japanese F-15 fighters, according to Japan`s Air Self Defense Force. North Korean missile tests were carried out after US President Joe Biden left Tokyo after the Quad summit. Also Read | South Korea terms North's missile launches 'grave provocation' One of the missiles, according to South Korean officials, appeared to be Pyongyang`s largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), with an estimated range of about 15,000 kilometers, enough to reach the United States. The US military and South Korean forces also conducted combined live-fire tests, including surface-to-surface missile tests, after the latest North Korean provocation. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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North Korea's test missiles have sparked massive international outcry as the US, Japan and South Korea have condemned the missile test conducted by the nuclear armed state, this comes after Pyongyang fired three ballistic missiles off its eastern coast.

Pyongyang test fires missiles off its east coast; US, Japan, South Korea condemns test

Inflation is setting new records globally. Japan is feeling the pinch too, but its record inflation is just 2%. The country's central bank is looking for higher inflation. Why? Due to a long-standing financial policy. Palki Sharma brings you a ground report.

Gravitas: Japan's longstanding pursuit of higher inflation

Japan is often called the 'robot capital' of the world'. From security guards to doctors to therapy experts, Robots do all kinds of odd jobs. How big is Japan's robotics industry? How does it help the country's economy? Palki Sharma brings you a ground report.

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At a time when people spend millions of dollars to make themselves look like celebrities, a man from Japan decided to spend his fortune on something&nbsp;people adore—dogs. According to reports, the man finally had his wish come true to be a four-legged canine after he got himself a custom-made dog collie costume, which cost around 2 million Yen (US $15,738 approx.) and took 40 days to make. The photos were posted on Twitter by a user who goes by @toco_eevee. A professional agency called Zeppet helped design the costume. The pictures have now gone viral.

According to local Japanese news outlet news.mynavi, Zeppet provides a large number of sculptures for movies, commercials, amusement facilities and also produces costumes that have been seen on TV and costumes of famous mascot characters in Japan.

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個人の方からのご依頼で、犬の造型スーツを制作しました。 
コリー犬をモデルにしており、本物の犬と同様に四足歩行のリアルな犬の姿を再現しております🐕 
 
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Speaking to news.mynavi Toko, when asked about why he chose a collie, he said, “I made it a collie because it looks real when I put it on my taste and costume. My favourite is quadrupedal animals, especially cute ones. Among them, I thought that a big animal close to me would be good, considering that it would be a realistic model, so I decided to make it a dog. Long-haired dogs can mislead the human figure. I met such a condition and made Collie, my favourite breed of dog.”

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When he was asked whether he was able to move his limbs freely, Toko responded, “There are restrictions, but you can move it. However, if you move it too much, it will not look like a dog.”

In a video posted on YouTube, Toko shares his transformation video and gives insight into his thought process.

"Have you ever wanted to be an animal? I have! I made my dream come true like this," his YouTube video caption reads.

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At a time when people spend millions of dollars to make themselves look like celebrities, a man from Japan decided to spend his fortune on something people adore—dogs.

At a time when people spend millions of dollars to make themselves look like celebrities, a man from Japan decided to spend his fortune on something people adore—dogs. According to reports, the man finally had his wish come true to be a four-legged canine after he got himself a custom-made dog collie costume, which cost around 2 million Yen (US $15,738 approx.) and took 40 days to make. The photos were posted on Twitter by a user who goes by @toco_eevee. A professional agency called Zeppet helped design the costume. The pictures have now gone viral. According to local Japanese news outlet news.mynavi, Zeppet provides a large number of sculptures for movies, commercials, amusement facilities and also produces costumes that have been seen on TV and costumes of famous mascot characters in Japan. 【制作事例 追加】 犬 造型スーツ 個人の方からのご依頼で、犬の造型スーツを制作しました。 コリー犬をモデルにしており、本物の犬と同様に四足歩行のリアルな犬の姿を再現しております🐕 詳細はこちら：https://t.co/0gPoaSb6yn#犬 #Dog #着ぐるみ#特殊造型 #特殊造形 pic.twitter.com/p9072G2846 — 特殊造型ゼペット (@zeppetJP) April 11, 2022 × Speaking to news.mynavi Toko, when asked about why he chose a collie, he said, “I made it a collie because it looks real when I put it on my taste and costume. My favourite is quadrupedal animals, especially cute ones. Among them, I thought that a big animal close to me would be good, considering that it would be a realistic model, so I decided to make it a dog. Long-haired dogs can mislead the human figure. I met such a condition and made Collie, my favourite breed of dog.” × When he was asked whether he was able to move his limbs freely, Toko responded, “There are restrictions, but you can move it. However, if you move it too much, it will not look like a dog.” In a video posted on YouTube, Toko shares his transformation video and gives insight into his thought process. "Have you ever wanted to be an animal? I have! I made my dream come true like this," his YouTube video caption reads. (With inputs from agencies)

Japanese man spends over $15,000 to become a dog. Watch how it turns out

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifts a wooden carved box with the traditional Rogan painting on it to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his meeting with him at the sidelines of the QUAD Summit in Tokyo, Japan.

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The Rogan painting is usually done on a dark coloured cloth to make the intense colours stand out. The thick and shiny paint is prepared by boiling castor oil (extracted from hand-pounded castor seeds) for a few days and then adding vegetable pigment and a binding agent to it. The pastes are stored in earthen pots with water to prevent them from drying up.

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A kalam or an iron rod is used to paint half the design cloth with the support of the fingers of the left hand, and then it is impressed on the other half of the cloth by pressing the two sides of the cloth together.

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This traditional Gujarati art form is practised by Hindu and Muslim Khatri communities of Gujarat. It has been practised for over a hundred years, but the art nearly dies out in the 20th century, and now only a single-family in Nirona, Kachchh is carrying forward the tradition.

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They are popular as inexpensive substitutes for embroidered textiles. Usually, skirts, dresses, bedsheets, cushion covers, curtains and table cloths are painted with this technique. Either geometrical motifs or motifs inspired by nature like the tree-of-life are generally preferred.

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PM Narendra Modi gifted two Rogan paintings including a tree-of-life to the then United States President Barak Obama during his visit to the White House, official workplace and the residence of the United States President, in 2014.

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At the meeting, the two leaders appreciated the growing economic ties between India and Japan, and agreed to further enhance ties by focusing on bilateral security and defence cooperation, including in the area of defence manufacturing.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifts a wooden carved box with the traditional Rogan painting on it to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his meeting with him at the sidelines of the QUAD Summit in Tokyo, Japan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifts a wooden carved box with the traditional Rogan painting on it to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during his meeting with him at the sidelines of the QUAD Summit in Tokyo, Japan. The Rogan painting is usually done on a dark coloured cloth to make the intense colours stand out. The thick and shiny paint is prepared by boiling castor oil (extracted from hand-pounded castor seeds) for a few days and then adding vegetable pigment and a binding agent to it. The pastes are stored in earthen pots with water to prevent them from drying up. A kalam or an iron rod is used to paint half the design cloth with the support of the fingers of the left hand, and then it is impressed on the other half of the cloth by pressing the two sides of the cloth together. This traditional Gujarati art form is practised by Hindu and Muslim Khatri communities of Gujarat. It has been practised for over a hundred years, but the art nearly dies out in the 20th century, and now only a single-family in Nirona, Kachchh is carrying forward the tradition. They are popular as inexpensive substitutes for embroidered textiles. Usually, skirts, dresses, bedsheets, cushion covers, curtains and table cloths are painted with this technique. Either geometrical motifs or motifs inspired by nature like the tree-of-life are generally preferred. PM Narendra Modi gifted two Rogan paintings including a tree-of-life to the then United States President Barak Obama during his visit to the White House, official workplace and the residence of the United States President, in 2014. At the meeting, the two leaders appreciated the growing economic ties between India and Japan, and agreed to further enhance ties by focusing on bilateral security and defence cooperation, including in the area of defence manufacturing. (With inputs from ANI)

PM Modi gifts rogan painted, carved wooden box to Japanese PM

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to exchange views about developments in the region and global issues of mutual interest with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, US President Joe Biden, and newly-elected Australia PM Anthony Albanese, during his second day of Tokyo visit.

QUAD Summit 2022: Indian PM Modi to hold separate bilateral with US, Japan & Australian leaders

"Today, QUAD's scope has become extensive, its form effective. It is making constructive agenda for the world," said Indian Prime Minister as the QUAD leaders held their second in-person meeting in Tokyo.

QUAD Summit 2022: QUAD making constructive agenda for the world, says Indian PM Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida hold Quad Leaders' Summit in Tokyo.

Second in-person QUAD leaders' Summit underway in Tokyo, Japan

QUAD Summit 2022: Indian PM Modi to hold key bilateral with Biden, Albanese, Kishida

At the QUAD Leaders' Summit in Tokyo, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific Region is our shared goal.

QUAD Summit 2022: Free, open Indo-Pacific Region is our shared goal, says Indian PM Modi

During the QUAD Summit, which comes amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, US President Joe Biden attacked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and said that Ukraine war has triggered a human catastrophe.

QUAD Summit 2022: Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered a human catastrophe, says Biden

US President Joe Biden, while delivering his remarks at the QUAD Leaders' Summit, said that QUAD has a "lot of work" to keep the Indo-Pacific region peaceful and stable.

QUAD Summit 2022: QUAD has a lot of work to keep Indo-Pacific region peaceful, says Biden

Dmitry Rogozin, the director-general of Russia's space agency Roscosmos, has suggested Russian names for the Kuril Islands.&nbsp;

The islands are a subject of a territorial dispute between Russia and Japan, with Moscow calling them a part of its Kuril chain and which Japan calls Northern Territories.

The conflict over the Kuril Islands has prevented Russia and Japan from reaching a peace treaty formally ending World War Two hostilities.

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During an interview with the state-owned radio broadcaster Sputnik, Rogozin said "Always, when states added territories they would give them their own names (... ) Why don't these islands have Russian names?"

"This would be much more logical than the names with which we now have been calling these islands and which destroy the Russian language," he added.

The proposal of renaming the islands comes ahead of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in Tokyo which is being hosted by Japan.&nbsp;

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In the Quad Summit, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

While the Quad aims to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, Russia is focusing on developing its relations with Beijing.

Following the example of the Western countries, Kishida had levied economic sanctions on Russia after it invaded Ukraine and tried to justify the attack by calling it a "special military operation."&nbsp; 
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Dmitry Rogozin, the director-general of Russia's space agency Roscosmos, has suggested Russian names for the Kuril Islands. The islands are a subject of a territorial dispute between Russia and Japan, with Moscow calling them a part of its Kuril chain and which Japan calls Northern Territories.

Dmitry Rogozin, the director-general of Russia's space agency Roscosmos, has suggested Russian names for the Kuril Islands. The islands are a subject of a territorial dispute between Russia and Japan, with Moscow calling them a part of its Kuril chain and which Japan calls Northern Territories. The conflict over the Kuril Islands has prevented Russia and Japan from reaching a peace treaty formally ending World War Two hostilities. Also read | Russia says Japan is whipping up ‘hysteria’ in Kuril Islands row During an interview with the state-owned radio broadcaster Sputnik, Rogozin said "Always, when states added territories they would give them their own names (... ) Why don't these islands have Russian names?" "This would be much more logical than the names with which we now have been calling these islands and which destroy the Russian language," he added. The proposal of renaming the islands comes ahead of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue in Tokyo which is being hosted by Japan. In the Quad Summit, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. While the Quad aims to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, Russia is focusing on developing its relations with Beijing. Following the example of the Western countries, Kishida had levied economic sanctions on Russia after it invaded Ukraine and tried to justify the attack by calling it a "special military operation." (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here:

Russian space agency chief proposes Russian names for disputed Kuril Islands ahead of Quad Summit

It was a day of diplomacy, dialogue meetings and bilaterals in Tokyo where the highlight was the Quad leaders' summit. The second such in-person meeting between the leaders of the Quad the first bilateral held right after the summit was between the leaders of the US and India.

QUAD leaders bat for free Indo-Pacific, vow 'tangible-benefits' to counter China

As the member countries of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue meet in Tokyo, Japan, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war remains a key point of focus.&nbsp;

However,&nbsp;even as the four QUAD members; Australia, India, Japan and the United States, contemplate the months-long aggression, the fact remains that to date India is yet to take any action against Russia.

Why is it that India hasn't openly condemned Moscow's actions or imposed any sanctions on the aggressor?

India has long-standing ties with the former Soviet nation Russia - especially in the defence sector.

Watch |&nbsp;QUAD Summit 2022: Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered a human catastrophe, says Biden

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During a visit to the US in April, India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said that India would like to be a 'good friend' to Western countries but that the country doesn't want to be weakened and needed to ensure its security.

Experts believe that this means that the South-Asian nation plans to continue its long-standing reliance on Russia.

How dependent is India on Russia?

The country's rivalry with its next-door neighbour Pakistan has long influenced its status as one of the world's largest buyers of weapons. China's growing power in the region has added to India's worries.

BBC reports that since 1992 almost two-thirds of Indian military equipment has come from Russia. As per estimates by a US-based research group &nbsp;Stimson Center, Russian weapons could account for as much as 85 per cent of New Delhi's weapon systems.

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It is to be noted that while India has attempted to diversify its weapon supplies, purchasing from France, Israel, UK and US, Moscow remains a major supplier.

But despite the ties India now shares with these nations, it is yet to join in the international condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Among the QUAD members, the United States has been at the forefront in condemning Moscow and imposing manyfold sanctions, something that Japan and Australia have been quick to join.

India has long practised nonalignment. Even as its close relationship with the United States on one hand and Russia on the other&nbsp;puts it in an uncomfortable position, India is maintaining its status-quo.&nbsp;

The nation has successfully avoided being entangled in conflicts amid superpowers and maintaining its sovereignty.

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This is not to say that India has sat by quietly as the war in Ukraine continues. Even though it hasn't outright condemned Moscow, the nation has made some pointed comments.

As part of India's statements on Ukraine at the UN Security Council, the country's permanent representative to the United States, T S Tirumurti on February 27 referred to maintaining respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of nations as the key principles of global order.&nbsp;

This sentiment was also echoed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during telephonic conversations with Ukraine's land neighbours the Slovak Republic and Romania.

However, as Russia and China grow closer, it remains to be seen if India changes its foreign policy.

(With inputs from agencies)

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As the member countries of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue meet in Tokyo, Japan, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war remains a key point of focus. However, even as the four QUAD members; Australia, India, Japan and the United States, contemplate the months-long aggression, the fact remains that to date India is yet to take any action against Russia.

As the member countries of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue meet in Tokyo, Japan, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war remains a key point of focus. However, even as the four QUAD members; Australia, India, Japan and the United States, contemplate the months-long aggression, the fact remains that to date India is yet to take any action against Russia. Why is it that India hasn't openly condemned Moscow's actions or imposed any sanctions on the aggressor? India has long-standing ties with the former Soviet nation Russia - especially in the defence sector. Watch | QUAD Summit 2022: Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered a human catastrophe, says Biden During a visit to the US in April, India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said that India would like to be a 'good friend' to Western countries but that the country doesn't want to be weakened and needed to ensure its security. Experts believe that this means that the South-Asian nation plans to continue its long-standing reliance on Russia. How dependent is India on Russia? The country's rivalry with its next-door neighbour Pakistan has long influenced its status as one of the world's largest buyers of weapons. China's growing power in the region has added to India's worries. BBC reports that since 1992 almost two-thirds of Indian military equipment has come from Russia. As per estimates by a US-based research group Stimson Center, Russian weapons could account for as much as 85 per cent of New Delhi's weapon systems. Also read | Quad Summit 2022: New initiatives include sharing of space data It is to be noted that while India has attempted to diversify its weapon supplies, purchasing from France, Israel, UK and US, Moscow remains a major supplier. But despite the ties India now shares with these nations, it is yet to join in the international condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Among the QUAD members, the United States has been at the forefront in condemning Moscow and imposing manyfold sanctions, something that Japan and Australia have been quick to join. India has long practised nonalignment. Even as its close relationship with the United States on one hand and Russia on the other puts it in an uncomfortable position, India is maintaining its status-quo. The nation has successfully avoided being entangled in conflicts amid superpowers and maintaining its sovereignty. Also read | Rogozin proposes Russian names for disputed Kuril Islands ahead of Quad Summit This is not to say that India has sat by quietly as the war in Ukraine continues. Even though it hasn't outright condemned Moscow, the nation has made some pointed comments. As part of India's statements on Ukraine at the UN Security Council, the country's permanent representative to the United States, T S Tirumurti on February 27 referred to maintaining respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of nations as the key principles of global order. This sentiment was also echoed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during telephonic conversations with Ukraine's land neighbours the Slovak Republic and Romania. However, as Russia and China grow closer, it remains to be seen if India changes its foreign policy. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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