The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued its first advisory of a megaquake along the Nankai Trough, which is a 900-km undersea fault. It runs from Kyushu to Shizuoka. The Japanese government estimates suggest that there is 70-80 % earthquake probability near Nankai Trough.

Coca-Cola will debut a world-first at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, as it launches the world’s first hydrogen-powered vending machine. The innovation, in partnership with Japanese electrical equipment maker Fuji Electric, is a solid representation of Coca-Cola’s commitment to the reduction of carbon footprints and carbon neutrality. In contrast to the traditional vending machines that need […]

One farm in Hokkaido transforms the source into something valuable, as it is turning cattle manure into hydrogen.  When it is burned, hydrogen does not emit carbon, making it an attractive alternative to fossil fuels. There are widespread hopes it could be used as a sustainable fuel to heat homes and power cars, trains, aircraft […]

Japanese World Cup-winner Yuki Nagasato, who made history by playing for a senior men’s team in 2020, has announced her retirement from football. Who is Nagasato? Yuki Nagasato is a highly accomplished former Japanese footballer who made significant contributions to women’s soccer. Primarily a striker, she gained recognition as a key member of the Japan […]

Following a wave of Violent knife attacks, Japan has unveiled an unconventional measure to enhance public safety on trains. The West Japan Railway Company (JR West) has recently unveiled blade-resistant umbrellas on trains. Under this initiative, the company intends to deploy 1,200 stab-proof umbrellas across 600 trains in the Kansai region from November 2024, considering […]

On Wednesday, a tragic incident occurred at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan when an unexploded bomb from World War II detonated. The explosion created a 7-meter carter in the airport’s taxiway, leading to the cancellation of over 80 flights. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and no aircraft were nearby at the time of the […]

India has risen to third place in the annual Asia Power Index, surpassing Japan due to strong post-COVID economic growth. The index, compiled by the Lowy Institute, ranks 27 countries based on their ability to shape their external environment. The 2024 edition covers six years of data and is the most comprehensive assessment of the […]