Month: May 2019

Japan rocket reaches outer space for first time  Tech Know Bits

A aerospace startup successfully launched a rocket into space making it the first commercially produced aircraft to reach orbit. Interstellar Technology Inc. said …

These Asian veggies might be better for our volatile growing season than European staples  The Washington Post

Edibles from China, Korea and other East Asian countries are having a moment in the U.S., for good reason.

Japanese rocket pioneer Takafumi Horie says his firm Interstellar Technologies could soon take on SpaceX  The Japan Times

Days after the first successful launch of his privately built rocket, entrepreneur Takafumi Horie said Wednesday his aerospace startup Interstellar Technologies …

Snow Miku Takes Over Sapporo For SNOW MIKU 2019!  Tokyo Otaku Mode, Inc.

Freezing weather couldn’t stop fans from celebrating Snow Miku’s 10th anniversary!

Economy watchers sentiment bounces back in April  The Japan News

TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Sentiment among so-called economy watchers in the nation, or people working in industries sensitive to changes in economic trends, rose …

Japan fears lawmaker’s ‘war’ gaffe may impact isle talks with Russia  The Japan Times

Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui, leader of Nippon Isshin no Kai, has reiterated his condemnation of recent remarks by a lawmaker in the party suggesting war as a.

MGM readies Osaka IR proposal as 1st IR Expo gets underway  CalvinAyre.com

MGM Resorts International is ready to bedazzle Osaka officials with its gambling talents and prowess.

Sapporo Lilac Festival begins  NHK WORLD

A flower festival heralding the arrival of early summer began in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Wednesday.

Japan IR Expo opens in Osaka as candidates step up efforts to win integrated casino resort licenses  The Japan Times

With the cities of Osaka and Wakayama stepping up their efforts to win an legalized integrated casino resort, the Japan IR Expo opened Wednesday in Osaka.