It is also, following last week’s declaration of hostilities, a frontline in Japan’s new war on floppy discs. Head to the back corner of the shop, and for ¥10,000 ($71) you can acquire an unopened box …
Defence Minister Rajnath to begin 5-day visit to Mongolia, Japan on Monday
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a five-day visit to Mongolia and Japan beginning with an aim to expand India’s defence and security ties with the two countries …
Typhoon lashes Japan, evacuation ordered
Powerful typhoon Hinnamnor arrived in the south of the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa, resulting in orders for residents of three municipalities to evacuate.
East China suspends ferries, classes as typhoon approaches
Cities in eastern China have suspended ferry services and suspended classes as they brace for the arrival of Typhoon Hinnamnor, a strong storm that is expected to also affect neighboring Taiwan, Japan …
Why Japan is urging young adults to drink more alcohol
The National Tax Agency in Japan is urging the public to drink more alcohol in … Organizers are asking applicants to submit a business plan that would stimulate national alcohol demand among a …
Why Japan is urging the public to drink more alcohol
The National Tax Agency in Japan is urging the public to drink more alcohol in a new contest aimed at young adults. The reason? Tax revenue from alcoholic beverages has been on the decline in recent …
Japan decides it’s time to stop using floppy disks, report says
A Japanese government committee found almost 1,900 processes for which the outdated data storage method is still used, the BBC reported.
‘Maybe he realized how stupid it was halfway in’: Hit-and-run driver in Japan paints his vehicle orange to avoid arrest
The drunk driver of a truck involved in a hit-and-run incident in Japan seemingly attempted to elude law enforcement by painting his white truck another color. Tomoyuki Saito, a 33-year-old car …
On this day in history, Sept. 2, 1945, World War II ends as Japan formally surrenders to US, Allies
Japan formally surrendered to the U.S. and Allies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945, ending a global conflict that killed up to 60 million people.
Flying car company from Japan sets up Beaufort office. Will others ‘land’ in the Lowcountry?
The city and economic development groups roll out the red carpet for companies they hope will set up shop in Beaufort County.