Japanese Team Finds Black Holes Shoot Gas Like Bullets, Not Wind

Japan Technology News - May 16, 2025 - 13:12
A research paper co-authored by a lecturer at Fukuoka University of Education has been published in the British scientific journal Nature, detailing a groundbreaking discovery about supermassive black holes. (News On Japan)
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Rescue Readiness on Display as Firefighters Demonstrate Skills

Japan Education News - May 16, 2025 - 13:07
Firefighters selected from Kasuga, Onojo, and Nakagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture demonstrated their rescue techniques on May 16th ahead of an upcoming skills competition designed to test emergency response capabilities. (News On Japan)
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Eighty Years On, Okinawa Remembers the Battle of Sugar Loaf Hill

Japan Society News - May 16, 2025 - 09:05
Eighty years have passed since the end of World War II, yet the memories of its fiercest battles continue to echo in the heart of Okinawa. The district of Omoromachi in central Naha, now a lively urban hub filled with people, was once the site of one of the bloodiest clashes of the Battle of Okinawa—the Battle of Sugar Loaf Hill. (News On Japan)
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Exploring Naha Through a Puzzle Adventure Game

Japan Travel News - May 16, 2025 - 09:01
A city-wide puzzle-solving game will soon begin in Naha as part of efforts to boost tourism and help participants rediscover the charm of the area. (News On Japan)
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Driver Rams Into Kyoto House, Hits Utility Pole and Flees

Japan Society News - May 16, 2025 - 08:36
A car crashed into a residential fence in Kyoto City after first hitting a utility pole and veering erratically for several hundred meters, according to local police. The incident occurred in a quiet residential area, where a witness who heard a strange noise captured the scene on video as the vehicle approached and came to a halt after plowing into the home’s boundary fence. (News On Japan)
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Three Arrested for Using Dating App to Scam Visually Impaired Man

Japan Society News - May 16, 2025 - 06:55
A woman in her 20s and two other individuals were arrested on Thursday on suspicion of defrauding a visually impaired man by luring him through a dating app and charging him excessive fees at a bar. (News On Japan)
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Japan’s Top Banks Break Profit Records as Interest Rates Rise

Japan Business News - May 16, 2025 - 06:52
Japan’s three largest banking groups have all reported record net profits for the past fiscal year, with their combined earnings nearing 4 trillion yen. (News On Japan)
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Japan Begins Security Clearance System to Boost International Cooperation, But Privacy Fears Remain

Japan Politics News - May 16, 2025 - 06:49
Japan has launched its new "security clearance" system, which restricts access to sensitive economic security information to individuals deemed suitable through a national screening process. The program, which began operation on May 15th, is intended to enhance international collaboration by aligning Japan’s information handling standards with those of key allies. (News On Japan)
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Toshiba Posts Major Turnaround with Fivefold Jump in Operating Profit

Japan Business News - May 16, 2025 - 06:42
Toshiba announced that it returned to profitability in its earnings report for the fiscal year ending March 2025, posting a net profit of 279 billion yen. Operating profit, a key indicator of core business performance, surged nearly fivefold from the previous year to 198.5 billion yen, driven in part by increased sales of hard disk drives for data centers. (News On Japan)
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Teenage Girls Caught Drinking Directly from Shared Pitcher at Sukiya

Japan Society News - May 16, 2025 - 06:36
Two 16-year-old girls have been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of obstructing business operations after drinking tea directly from a shared pitcher at a Sukiya beef bowl restaurant in Osaka. (News On Japan)
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Aoi Festival Kicks Off in Kyoto

Japan Travel News - May 15, 2025 - 12:18
The Aoi Festival, one of Kyoto’s three major traditional festivals, began on May 15th with a vibrant procession of around 500 people dressed in elegant Heian-period garments making their way through the streets of the ancient capital. (News On Japan)
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Japan Marks 150 Years of Meters

Japan Technology News - May 15, 2025 - 12:07
Japan’s prototypes of the kilogram and meter, which once served as national standards for weight and length, were presented to the press this week ahead of the 150th anniversary of the Meter Convention, the international treaty that standardized global measurement systems, to be marked on May 20th. (News On Japan)
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Lake Biwa Residents Battle Bird Droppings

Japan Society News - May 15, 2025 - 12:03
The number of cormorants living near Lake Biwa has surged in recent years, and their impact is increasingly spilling into nearby residential neighborhoods. Once limited to the shoreline and riverbanks, the birds are now flocking to urban areas, causing serious problems with their droppings, foul odor, and incessant cries. Residents say the situation is becoming intolerable. (News On Japan)
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Sony Group Posts Record Profit on Strong Games and Music

Japan Business News - May 15, 2025 - 11:55
Sony Group announced on May 14th that its net profit for the year ending March 2025 rose 17.6% year-on-year to a record 1.1416 trillion yen. The strong performance was driven by brisk sales in its gaming division, including the PlayStation 5, as well as continued growth in its music business. (News On Japan)
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The Era of Donut Wars in Japan

Japan Society News - May 15, 2025 - 07:28
Japan’s growing donut market has entered a new phase with the opening of popular American chain Randy’s Donuts’ first store in Daikanyama, Shibuya, marking its debut with handmade offerings and an iconic oversized donut monument as the 'donut Sengoku era' intensifies. (News On Japan)
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Kadoya and Takemoto Accused of Sesame Oil Cartel

Japan Business News - May 15, 2025 - 07:23
Kadoya Sesame Mills and Takemoto Oil & Fat have been accused of forming a cartel over the wholesale pricing of sesame oil and related products, prompting Japan’s Fair Trade Commission to issue an elimination order against the two companies. (News On Japan)
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Japan Aims for 1% Real Wage Growth

Japan Politics News - May 15, 2025 - 07:16
The Japanese government has set a new wage policy target aimed at achieving a real wage increase of around 1% by fiscal 2029, taking inflation into account. To support this goal, it plans to mobilize public and private investment totaling approximately 60 trillion yen over the next five years to boost corporate productivity. (News On Japan)
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Is Japanese a Difficult Language?

Japan Education News - May 15, 2025 - 06:21
Many Japanese people agree that Japanese is a difficult language, especially for foreigners. They point out the complexity of homonyms, kanji characters, multiple writing systems (hiragana, katakana, kanji), and the different intonations that can change meaning—for example, the word "hashi" can mean either "bridge" or "chopsticks" depending on pronunciation. Even native speakers find this confusing. (News On Japan)
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Painting a Shiba Inu with Acrylic Gouache – Watch It Come to Life!

Japan Education News - May 15, 2025 - 06:18
In this video, watercolor artist Shibasaki brings an adorable Shiba Inu to life using acrylic gouache. From the initial pencil sketch to layering warm colors and creating soft, fluffy fur, you'll see every step of the process – almost entirely uncut! (Watercolor by Shibasaki)
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Over-the-Counter Drugs to Be Sold in Japan's Convenience Stores

Japan Business News - May 14, 2025 - 16:30
The revised Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, passed by Japan's Upper House on May 14th, will allow over-the-counter drugs to be sold at convenience stores if consumers first receive online guidance from licensed pharmacists or other qualified professionals. (News On Japan)
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