Nintendo to make 3-D Console March 24, 2010
By Larry Frum
CNN
The 3-D entertainment craze continues to spread to video games. Nintendo announced Tuesday it will introduce a handheld console that plays games in 3-D without the use of special glasses.
The handheld device will be called the 3DS, succeeding Nintendo's DS series of portable gaming consoles. A brief press release issued by Nintendo did not specifically state ...
Toyota Recalls Thousands of Prius Worldwide February 9, 2010
Toyota has announced the recall of about 436,000 hybrid vehicles worldwide, including its latest Prius model, to fix brake problems.
Japanese Economy Shrinks by 12.7% Annual Rate February 16, 2009
The Japanese economy, the second largest in the world after the United States, is deteriorating at its fastest pace since the first oil crisis of the 1970s, hurt by rapidly shrinking exports and anemic spending at home in the global financial crisis.
Japanese Prime Minister Resigns September 1, 2008
Japan's unpopular prime minister, Yasuo Fukuda, announced his resignation Monday after less than a year in office.
Honda Unveils Zero-Emission Car June 16, 2008
Honda's new zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell car rolled off a Japanese production line Monday and is headed to Southern California, where Hollywood is already abuzz over the latest splash in green motoring.
Earthquake Strikes Northern Japan June 14, 2008
A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocked a rural area of northern Japan on Saturday, killing at least three people, triggering landslides and reportedly knocking down a bridge, fire and disaster management officials said. At least 64 were injured.
Japanese Woman Found Living in Closet May 31, 2008
A homeless woman who sneaked into a man's house and lived undetected in his closet for a year was arrested in Japan after he became suspicious when food mysteriously began disappearing.
Tear-free Onions Created February 2, 2008
A tear-free onion that should be tastier and healthier has been created by using genetic tinkering to turn off the enzyme that makes us cry.
Iran Wants Paid in Yen/Euros, Not Dollars September 11, 2007
Faced with U.S. economic sanctions and a weak dollar, Tehran is demanding foreign energy companies do business in yen and euros, despite increasingly desperate need for investment.
Molotov Cocktail Thrown at Japanese Minister July 26, 2007
A man hurled a Molotov cocktail at the Defense Ministry in Shinjuku, Tokyo around midnight Tuesday, but was overpowered by police and arrested at the spot, the police announced early Wednesday.
Japan Nuke Plant Leak Greater than First Thought July 18, 2007
A top power company official defended safety standards at an earthquake-ravaged nuclear plant Wednesday, even as the company said a radioactive leak was bigger than first reported and the mayor ordered the plant be shut down until its safety could be confirmed.
Japanese Reactor Leaking after Earthquake July 16, 2007
A Japanese nuclear power plant shut down following a major earthquake on Monday leaked water containing radioactive materials from a reactor, according to the company running the facility.
Iran Asks Japan to Pay Yen for Oil July 13, 2007
Iran asked Japanese refiners to switch to the yen to pay for all crude oil purchases, after Iran's central bank said it is reducing holdings of the U.S. dollar.
Chinese PM Calls for Close Japan Ties April 12, 2007
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao urged Japan's parliament on Thursday not to forget Tokyo's wartime aggression, even as the two Asian powers mend their strained ties and bolster thriving business relations.
Earthquake Strikes Japan March 25, 2007
A powerful, deadly earthquake struck Japan early Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring 162 others as it violently shook buildings and triggered a small tsunami that hit the coast, officials and media reports said.
US & N.Korea Finalize Money March 19, 2007
The United States and North Korea have resolved a standoff over North Korean funds frozen in a Macao bank, clearing the way for talks to focus on putting in place a nuclear disarmament accord, American and Chinese officials said Sunday.
Livedoor CEO Guilty March 16, 2007
Takafumi Horie, who rattled corporate Japan with his celebrity lifestyle and brash takeover bids, was found guilty and sentenced to two years and six months in jail Friday for his role in a securities fraud at his former company Livedoor.
Japan Signs to Tuna Treaty January 27, 2007
It is prized the world over, particularly in Japan, but the world's oceans are running out of tuna. Yesterday, in the Japanese city of Kobe, the first international plan was adopted to stop overfishing and arrest the dramatic decline in stocks. Delegates from 60 countries agreed to take steps to stamp out poaching, control the growth of fishing fleets ...
Mr Pot Noodle Dies January 7, 2007
You've probably once fancied a "Bombay Bad Boy". Or maybe the "Edwina Curry". You may even have gobbled down the one featuring "Big Dave". So many Britons are said to be fans of the Pot Noodle that few this weekend will not mourn the passing of Momofuku Ando, inventor of the instant noodle snack, who died of a ...
US & Japan Warn N. Korea Against 2nd Nuke Test January 5, 2007
The United States and Japan warned North Korea today against conducting a second nuclear test, as South Korean officials reported suspicious activities at the North’s test site but no evidence of preparations for a nuclear blast.
Cows Genetically Engineered to Lack Mad Cow Gene January 2, 2007
Scientists have genetically engineered a dozen cows to be free from the proteins that cause mad cow disease, a breakthrough that may make the animals immune to the brain-wasting disease.
Toshiba Develops Re-Usable Plastic Paper November 23, 2006
Toshiba has developed a printer that uses plastic "paper" that can be re-used hundreds of times.
ITER Pact Finally Signed November 21, 2006
An international consortium has signed a formal agreement to build an experimental nuclear fusion reactor.
Honda Reveals Ethanol Fuel Breakthrough September 14, 2006
Honda on Thursday announced a major breakthrough in ethanol production, saying it and a research institute had developed a practical way to use discarded plant material to make abundant quantities of the fuel.
Woman Removed from Plane for Handbag Incident July 31, 2006
Armed police removed a woman from a Cathay Pacific flight after she refused to stow her Gucci handbag under the seat in front of her or in the cabin overhead, Apple Daily reported on Monday.
Bank of Japan Ending Zero Interest Rates July 15, 2006
Japan raised interest rates for the first time in almost six years yesterday, ending its era of zero rates and delivering final confirmation that the world's second largest economy had ended a decade of stagnation.
Japan Pondering Pre-Emptive Strike Against N. Korea July 10, 2006
Japan said Monday it was considering whether a pre-emptive strike on the North's missile bases would violate its constitution, signaling a hardening stance ahead of a possible U.N. Security Council vote on Tokyo's proposal for sanctions against the regime.
Japanese Cargo Ship Fends Off Pirates July 4, 2006
A Japanese cargo ship on Tuesday foiled a pirate attack in the Strait of Malacca off Indonesia's coast, days after pirates raided two U.N.-chartered vessels in the same area, a maritime watchdog said.
Japan Withdrawing Troops from Iraq June 20, 2006
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi announced his plan Tuesday to withdraw troops from Iraq at a ruling party meeting, an official said, moving to end Japan’s largest military mission since World War II.
Japan Warns North Korea June 18, 2006
Japan warned North Korea on Sunday of "a harsh response" from Tokyo and Washington if it went ahead with the launch of a long-range missile.
Japanese Shares Hit 6-Month Low June 8, 2006
Japanese shares touched a fresh six-month low on Thursday as ongoing fears about interest rate rises in the US continue to hit the global markets.
Japan Fertility Rate Drops to All-Time Low June 1, 2006
Japan's fertility rate -- the average number of children a woman bears in her lifetime -- fell to an all-time low of 1.25 in 2005, the health ministry said on Thursday, the latest sign of the threat to the world's second-biggest economy from an ageing, shrinking population.
The U.S. Embassy said Wednesday it had received a possible threat against U.S. facilities in Japan and warned American citizens to be on guard against suspicious activities.
Ozone Hole Could Disappear? May 20, 2006
The ozone hole over the Antarctic is likely to begin contracting in the future and may disappear by 2050 because of a reduction in the release of chlorofluorocarbons and other ozone-depleting gases, according to a team of Japanese scientists.
Sony unveils PS3 game console launch date May 9, 2006
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. announced Tuesday its PlayStation 3 game console will go on sale in Japan Nov. 11 and in Europe and North America Nov. 17.
Water with radioactive materials leaks at Japan pla ... April 12, 2006
Water containing radioactive materials leaked at Japan's first nuclear fuel-reprocessing plant, the plant's operator said Wednesday. No casualties were reported and no impact was detected outside the plant in northern Japan, Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd. said.
Japan delays China loans decision March 24, 2006
Japan is to delay a decision on paying further yen loans to China because of the two countries' worsening relations.
Japan nuclear plant ordered to shut down March 24, 2006
A Japanese nuclear power station was ordered today to shut down because of the danger it could spew radiation after being ruptured by an earthquake.
N. Korea fires missiles near China March 8, 2006
North Korea fired two surface-to-air missiles near its border with China Wednesday and they apparently landed in North Korean territory, a Japanese news agency reported, citing security sources.
Yen Rises to Month High; Government Supports BOJ Po ... February 27, 2006
The yen advanced to a one-month high against the dollar after Japanese officials said the government supports central bank plans to end deflation-fighting policies.
Blu-ray Disc Pricing Released February 8, 2006
Sony announced the pricing for the upcoming Blu-ray disc movies.
Sony introduced the Blu-ray Disc Movie Titles for 2006 at the CES 2006 a couple of weeks ago. New Blu-ray disc movie titles will have a wholesale price of $23.45, about 20% higher than that of DVDs. Old movies released on Blu-ray have a wholesale price tag of ...
Hitachi Releases World’s Smallest RFID Chip February 6, 2006
The Hitachi RFID chip measures 0.15x0.15mm and is 7.5 micrometer thin. Hitachi's current model on the market measures 0.4x0.4mm. Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) technology is used to achieve this level of integration.
The Hitachi µ-Chip can wirelessly transmit a 128 bit (10^38) unique ID number. It is impossible to rewrite the data and thus provides ...
Mazda 5 goes hybrid with hydrogen February 1, 2006
Building enviro-friendly vehicles has become a major component to many automakers’ strategies, and now Mazda is working on a couple of hybrid vehicles of its own. However, unlike the others on the market with gas-electric engines, Mazda has opted for a hydrogen-gasoline option. The company is working on implementing a rotary-powered hybrid ...
3D Barcode to Store Videos for Mobile Devices January 23, 2006
Content Idea of Asia Co. has developed a printable 3D code that can store between 0.6 to 1.8 MB, enough for watching short video commercials on mobile phones.
The 3D code is based on the 2D QR Code (photo). See an explanation on Wikipedia.
Content Idea of Asia Co. calls it PM Code. ...
USDA vows stricter scrutiny on beef imports January 21, 2006
U.S. meat inspectors were dispatched to Japan to check American beef shipments detained there and U.S. beef processors will be under stricter scrutiny to meet Tokyo’s requirements, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns said Friday.
Johanns announced a series of steps to assure the safety of beef exports hours after Japan announced it found part of a calf’s backbone — prohibited under ...
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