Amino acids found in sand from asteroid Ryugu
Researchers find amino acids in sand samples brought to Earth from the asteroid Ryugu in 2020 by Japan's Hayabusa2 explo...
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First look at maglev station in Kanagawa Prefecture
A maglev station which is under construction in Kanagawa Prefecture is opened to the press for the first time.
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Weather agency to improve forecasts for heavy rain
The Japan Meteorological Agency will work on improving forecasts for heavy rain from linear precipitation belts in colla...
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Smartphone app for wheelchair users celebrates fifth anniversary
Smartphone app WheeLog! celebrates the fifth anniversary since its release at an event in Tokyo on May 28.
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Moderna to seek approval for omicron vaccine in Japan this fall
Moderna’s CMO Paul Burton holds his first press conference in Japan, saying Moderna intends to seek approval for its new...
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Researchers capture image of Milky Way black hole
An international research team has succeeded for the first time in capturing an image of a black hole in the Milky Way g...
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Japan's first edible lab grown meat
A Japanese food company and Tokyo University co-develops the country's first edible lab-grown meat.
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Japanese IT firm develops facial recognition vaccination check system
Japanese IT firm NEC develops a facial recognition COVID vaccination check system.
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Robot facility opens near Tokyo airport
A facility to experience robot technologies opens near Haneda Airport.
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World Expo 2025 "Brilliance of Life Project" shown at Tokyo event
An event showing the central project of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai was held in Tokyo on April 18.
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