A significant Japanese construction firm had revealed an ambitious plan to construct a space elevator by 2050 back in 2012. Now, the actual concept for the elevator are under development. The Tokyo-based Obayashi Corp wants to build an orbital space station 36,000 km above Earth and transport visitors up an elevator car using a carbon nanotube pulley. To put this into … [Read more...] about Japanese Company Plans To Build A Space Elevator By 2050
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Japan To Resume The Fighter Jet F-15J ‘Super Interceptor’ Upgrade
The Japanese government has included the modernization of Japan's F-15 fleet into the F-15JSI (Japan Super Interceptor) variant in the fiscal year 2022. The program was brought to a halt in 2020 because of the rising cost, partly due to the necessity of upgrading the production line and switching to modern digital warfare technology. After discussions between Japan and US … [Read more...] about Japan To Resume The Fighter Jet F-15J ‘Super Interceptor’ Upgrade
Miss Universe 2021 Japan’s Costume Leaves Japanese Enraged!
The 70th Miss Universe pageant was held at the Universe Dome in Eilat, Israel. There were 80 contestants from all over the globe competing for the title. In Japan, all eyes were focused on that Japanese participant, Juri Watanabe, who took to the stage in front of thousands to perform at the National Costume Show on the 10th of December. Although Watanabe looked stunning and … [Read more...] about Miss Universe 2021 Japan’s Costume Leaves Japanese Enraged!
Princess Aiko Celebrates Her Coming Of Age Ceremony
Japanese Princess Aiko turned 20 the previous Wednesday. She is the only child of the Japanese Emperor and Empress, and she finally underwent the official ceremony to mark her coming of age. On the 5th of December, Sunday, the princess received her Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown from the emperor. Finally, after the ceremony, the princess is officially … [Read more...] about Princess Aiko Celebrates Her Coming Of Age Ceremony
Japanese High Schooler Makes His Own Working Gundam And Other Anime Props!
Like many Gundam fanatics, Japanese Twitter user @roa27379771 was enthralled by the idea of building an original Mobile Suit of his very own following his experience with the anime. The mecha that inspired him is Zaku II, piloted by the charismatic and mysterious Char Aznable in The Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin part of the series. However, instead of heading to the nearest … [Read more...] about Japanese High Schooler Makes His Own Working Gundam And Other Anime Props!
Japan Registers Its First Omicron Variant Infection Case
Japan has confirmed the first infection from the new Omicron coronavirus variant. A source from the government confirmed it on Tuesday in less than a week since the identification in South Africa.According to the governmental source, a man in his 30s was found to have the highly mutated strain following his arrival via Namibia in the Narita airport close to Tokyo on … [Read more...] about Japan Registers Its First Omicron Variant Infection Case
Watch How Japan Cares For The People On Wheelchairs In Trains
Most developing countries lack in many areas, especially in places like public amenities, vital safety equipment, and maintaining our facilities.Especially for the differently-abled among us, small amenities like elevators and escalators rarely get repaired. Public property to assist them isn't taken care of by other individuals at all. However, Japan isn't like any other … [Read more...] about Watch How Japan Cares For The People On Wheelchairs In Trains
Japanese Company Brings Vertical Monitor Just To Consume Social Media
The standard laptop or PC monitor is essentially an evolution of the TV design, using an identical horizontal screen layout. However, while it's excellent for long-form reading and videos, it's not the best arrangement to use social networks, most of which are set in narrow, tall columns. In essence, if you're scrolling through your social media feed using a standard monitor, … [Read more...] about Japanese Company Brings Vertical Monitor Just To Consume Social Media
Japan Is Finally Recruiting Astronauts After 13 Years!
It's only a tiny move for Japan; however, it's a massive opportunity for aspiring astronauts: Japan is seeking astronauts for the very first time in 13 years. Applicants do not need to have an undergraduate degree in science. According to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), females should think about applying too for the position as all seven current Japanese … [Read more...] about Japan Is Finally Recruiting Astronauts After 13 Years!
More Than 50% Of Japanese Couples Haven’t Had Official Wedding Ceremony Since Late 2019
If you are married, you can definitely relate to the struggle of choosing the right option for your marriage venue. However, spending a lot of money just to center attention at a big event might not be everyone's wish. And you might not be the only ones thinking like that. You might think that the low-key marriage ceremony might be a bit unconventional, but you will be shocked … [Read more...] about More Than 50% Of Japanese Couples Haven’t Had Official Wedding Ceremony Since Late 2019
Former Japanese Princess Mako Leaves For US With Her Husband Komuro
The former Princess Mako Komuro set off on a trip to her new home in the United States on Sunday with her husband, Kei Komuro. The princess left the royal lavishing comfort in exchange for being with her love in a one bedroom apartment in New York. The couple got married last month, in quiet manner, following many years of tabloid news and online gossip about their marriage … [Read more...] about Former Japanese Princess Mako Leaves For US With Her Husband Komuro
“Joker” Movie Might Never Be Shown On Japanese TV After Recent Train Attacks
The night before Halloween, the usually joyful atmosphere in Tokyo became dark after an unidentified man, aged 24, stabbed one of the passengers on the chest. He then went to start a fire in the vehicles. Afterward the suspect told the police that he was planning to kill to ensure that he could receive the death penalty. He added "I wanted to be like the Joker." While Batman's … [Read more...] about “Joker” Movie Might Never Be Shown On Japanese TV After Recent Train Attacks