Right after take-off from LA International Airport on October 15, a Boeing 777-3300ER Of Japan Airlines suffered a fire in its engine. Flight JL15 took off to Haneda, Japan, after departing from Los Angeles. According to Aviation Herald, this specific Boeing is from 2008 and registered under JA740J was speeding through LAX's runway 25 when the right-hand engine started … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines’ Boeing 777 Makes Emergency Landing After Catching Fire Seconds After Take-Off
Amateur Japanese Astronomers Confirm A Meteor Impact On Jupiter
Jupiter has just taken another interplanetary hit, and this time Japanese students were the first to find out about this impact. It is the 11th confirmed comet or asteroid strike at Jupiter ever since the first comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 in 1994. Just over a month after five amateurs had recorded a small flash independently, a team led by Ko Arimoto from Kyoto University … [Read more...] about Amateur Japanese Astronomers Confirm A Meteor Impact On Jupiter
The Closest Wolves Related To Modern Dogs Is The Extinct Japanese Wolf
According to a study that sequenced nine museum species' genomes, the Japanese wolf was found to be closer to the ancestors of a human's best friend dog than any other wolves. Unfortunately, the Japanese wolf went extinct more than a century ago. "I didn't expect this conclusion at all," said Yohey Terai, a Professor at Yokohama National University in Japan.Although it has … [Read more...] about The Closest Wolves Related To Modern Dogs Is The Extinct Japanese Wolf
Genetic Research On Teeth Proves That Native Americans Did Not Come From Japan
After examining the ancient teeth of Japanese and Native American ancestral groups, scientists found no close relationship. Until now, researchers suspected that Native Americans were related to the Jomon from Japan alive about 15,000 years ago. Archeological studies of various findings across these two landmasses also suggested the same thing back then. However, new genetic … [Read more...] about Genetic Research On Teeth Proves That Native Americans Did Not Come From Japan
Japanese Man Got Arrested For Uncensoring Pixelated Porn Using Deepfake And Reselling Them
A Japanese man aged 43 was arrested after using artificial intelligence (AI) to remove pixels from pornographic videos and selling them online. Mainichi reports that On October 18th, Masayuki Nakamoto, a resident of Takasago in Hyogo Prefecture, got arrested for violating the Copyright Act and displaying obscene media. This is the first such case of an individual getting … [Read more...] about Japanese Man Got Arrested For Uncensoring Pixelated Porn Using Deepfake And Reselling Them
Princess Mako Takes Part In A Final Ritual As A Royalty
This Sunday, Princess Mako went to the Imperial Palace for the annual ritual as every year. However, this was the last time she went there as a princess of the royal family. She will marry her commoner boyfriend later this month and will leave her title as a princess. Princess Mako, a 29-year-old fiancé of Kei Komuro, arrived at the palace in a car with Princess … [Read more...] about Princess Mako Takes Part In A Final Ritual As A Royalty
Daiso The 100-yen Japanese Store Finally Goes Online
Daiso, Japan's largest chain of 100-yen shops, stocks everything you need, including essential kitchen supplies and everyday necessities such as food and skincare, toys, stationery, and storage solutions. It also sells camping equipment stationery, storage options, and seasonal home decor. You'll be reaching out for everything you want but might not need without thinking … [Read more...] about Daiso The 100-yen Japanese Store Finally Goes Online
Volcanic Activity In Japan Exposes The Sunken World War II Ships
Recently, undersea volcanic and tectonic activities around the Ogasawara Islands in Japan have raised the island of Iwo Jima. This has exposed some of the partially sunken World War II ships. Ghostly wrecks can be seen partially submerged on many occasions. They now lie on small volcanic islands' black sandy beaches. Aerial footage taken by the Japanese–All-Nippon News … [Read more...] about Volcanic Activity In Japan Exposes The Sunken World War II Ships
How Senior Citizens Remain Employed And Healthy In Japan
Studies show that every one out of four individuals in Japan is over 65. However, instead of retiring, they prefer to apply their extensive knowledge and return to work. According to them, staying at work helps keep them physically and mentally healthy. Atsuko Kasa, a sprightly and enthusiastic 68-year old, has a similar mindset and does not want to slow down. Atsuko Kasa … [Read more...] about How Senior Citizens Remain Employed And Healthy In Japan
The Tamagotchi Virtual Pet Returns As A Wearable On Your Wrists!
Have you ever heard the term Tamagotchi or seen what it looks like? For those who haven't, it is the virtual pet of the past. These virtual pets became sensational back in the 1990s and were in huge demand. Now, they're planning a comeback but in a wearable form. On Thursday, Tamagotchi returned with the name Tamagotchi Smart. They have voice and touch controls, as well as a … [Read more...] about The Tamagotchi Virtual Pet Returns As A Wearable On Your Wrists!
Japanese Restaurant’s Seafood Curry Makes Koreans Rage
In the recent news, the seafood curry served at a Japanese restaurant has again stirred up the ever going conflict between Japan and Korea. Guardian reported that the curry came with two piles of rice in the shape of the disputed Takeshima islands between the two countries; Japan and South Korea.The restaurant didn't stop the taunts just there. They raised a Japanese flag onto … [Read more...] about Japanese Restaurant’s Seafood Curry Makes Koreans Rage
Japan’s Second Diesel-Electric Submarine Hakugei Enters The Sea
On the 14th of October of 2020, Japan launched its first diesel-electric submarine, Taigei, as in the Big Whale. Now, exactly a year later, Japan launched the second submarine of the same class named Hakugei meaning the White Whale into the waters. The previous submarine entered the waters through the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard, and this one got into the water from … [Read more...] about Japan’s Second Diesel-Electric Submarine Hakugei Enters The Sea