Tag: Japan
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Indian tanker ship hit by drone ‘fired from Iran’: Pentagon
Separately, the US warship Laboon on Saturday shot down four attack drones “coming from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen”, the Pentagon’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a post on Twitter. No injuries or damage were reported. It said an attack drone also came close to a Norwegian-flagged tanker, MV Blamenen, while another tanker, the Indian-flagged MV…
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Japanese experimental nuclear fusion reactor inaugurated: a step towards clean and unlimited energy
It is a joint project between the European Union and Japan, and is the precursor to its bigger brother, the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), under construction in France. The ultimate aim of both projects is to coax hydrogen nuclei to fuse into a heavier element, helium, releasing energy in the form of light and…
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Rat embryo developed in space for the first time: Japanese researchers
“This is the first study that shows that mammals may be able to thrive in space,” Yamanashi University and the National Research Institute Riken said in a joint statement Saturday. “This is the world’s first experiment to culture early-stage mammalian embryos under the full microgravity of the ISS,” the statement said. It added, “In the…
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Studio Ghibli’s Animation Legacy and Hidden Treasures
Over the years, since 1985, Ghibli has influenced filmmakers and animators around the world. At a time when computer-generated animation was gaining prominence, Ghibli’s commitment to traditional art inspired a new generation of animators to explore the possibilities of 2D animation. This dedication to craftsmanship and storytelling has had a profound impact on the animation…
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Japan wants dignified return of Rohingyas to Myanmar
According to Karim, the Japanese vice minister said Tokyo also wants to assist the local people of Cox’s Bazar, who are facing many difficulties due to the presence of a large number of Myanmar nationals, the Rohingyas, there. In response, the Prime Minister thanked Japan for its continued support in efforts for the safe, sustainable…
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Mohammad Shahryar Alam discussed with Japanese Deputy Minister about national elections in Bangladesh
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammad Shahryar Alam has said that he has discussed with the Japanese-Deputy Minister about the national elections in Bangladesh. “We have reiterated our commitment to conduct fair elections,” the state minister said while speaking to reporters after a meeting with Japanese Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Komura Masahiro at the…
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Second round of Fukushima waste water releases to begin next week
Russia, which also has poor relations with Japan, is reportedly considering a ban on seafood. Of the total 1.34 million tons planned in the first phase, approximately 7,800 tons of water was released into the Pacific Ocean, equivalent to more than 500 Olympic swimming pools. TEPCO says the water has been filtered of all radioactive…
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US, South Korea and Japan expressed concern over Russia-North Korea military cooperation
Blinken, South Korea’s Foreign Minister Park Jin-in and Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa met in a brief meeting on Friday to condemn any actions that threaten regional security in violation of UN Security Council resolutions, the ministry said in a statement. Agreed to respond strongly. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid a week-long visit…
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The Japanese envoy, in response to a speech by the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), said there are more opportunities to discuss joint projects of the two countries.
FBCCI President sought cooperation of the Japanese in facilitating higher education for Bangladeshi students in Japan by facilitating visa acquisition and acquiring technical skills. He urged development organizations including JICA and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to come forward to provide necessary training to acquire technical skills and provide logistics support for efficient development in…
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Miyazaki’s unlikely swan song captivates Toronto as film festival kicks off
Festival CEO Cameron Bailey told the audience that he believed the film to be “the most mature, shining expression” of Miyazaki’s vision. The screening was the main event on the first day of TIFF, North America’s largest film festival, which began in the shadow of the twin strikes by actors and writers that have nearly…
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Japan launches ‘Moon Sniper’ mission: SLIM lander will make precise landing on the moon’s surface
Japan’s compact lander, officially called Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon (SLIM), is designed to land within 100 meters of a specific target on the Moon, much shorter than the normal range of several kilometers . “Creating a SLIM lander will bring a qualitative change towards humans being able to land where we want, not…
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‘A free and open Indo-Pacific promotes democracy, good governance, human rights’
Discussing the keynote presentation, Lalufar Yasmin, Professor and Chairman of the Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka, said that FOIP is a recognition of the growing geo-strategic importance of the countries in the region. Japan is paying attention to global concerns, including big issues like cyberspace, climate change. “We need to work together with…
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Japan includes Bangladesh in OSA to enhance defense cooperation
The Pan-Asia Research Institute (PARI), a Japan-based multi-modal Asia and Pacific-focused think tank, launched today, titled ‘Consolidating the Japan-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership: Diplomatic, Economic and People- to – Organized a round table discussion. Public Relations”. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited Japan in April this year. After the meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the relationship…
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines to resume direct flight to Japan’s Narita after 17 years
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is going to resume direct flight to Japan’s Narita on September 1 after a long gap. In the inaugural flight, apart from the passengers, a large group of 71 people are going to Japan for five days as guests. Such a large contingent of guests in the inaugural flight has raised questions.…
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Japan’s ‘moon sniper’ mission looks to match Indian success
As its acronym suggests, SLIM is small and light, measuring 2.4 m (7.9 ft) high, 2.7 m wide and 1.7 m long and weighing approximately 700 kg (1,545 lb). Dubbed the “Moon Sniper” for its accuracy, JAXA aims to land it within 100 meters of a specific target on the Moon, much less than the…