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Japan retrieves asteroid samples in hunt for origins of planets
TOKYO/MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Japan has retrieved a capsule of asteroid dust from Australia's remote outback after a six-year mission that may help…
Japan, France, U.S. plan their first joint military drills in May
Japan, France, and the United States will hold joint military drills on land and sea for the first time in May next…
Capsule with clues about solar system’s origins tumbles towards Earth
A spacecraft has sent a capsule tumbling towards earth, carrying samples from an asteroid that could contain clues to the origin of…
Tokyo prosecutors consider summary indictment of ex-PM Abe officials
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo prosecutors are considering a summary indictment of two officials in former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's office for…
Japan may ban sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles in mid-2030s
Japan's government is considering abolishing sales of new gasoline-engine cars by the mid-2030s in favour of hybrid or electric vehicles in line…
Olympic rings illuminated upon return to Tokyo Bay
The Olympic rings monument was reinstalled in Tokyo Bay on Tuesday, after being removed in August, as organisers ramp up preparations for…
Japan’s ANA to raise $3.2 bln in shares to weather pandemic, pay for planes
Japan's biggest airline ANA Holdings said on Friday it will issue new shares to raise 332 billion yen ($3.2 billion) to pay…
Most Japan firms cancel year-end parties due to COVID-19
Nearly 90% of Japanese companies plan to skip year-end and New Year parties to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a private survey…
Japan games firm Nexon bets on growing computing power of mobile devices
Games company Nexon Co Ltd is betting on bringing long-running PC titles to mobile devices to drive revenue, as faster internet speeds…
Japan maintaining behind-the-scene dialogue with North Korea
on Monday that Japan is maintaining dialogue with North Korea to resolve long-standing issues on its nuclear and missile developments and on…
Japan formally proclaims Crown Prince Akishino heir to throne
Japan formally proclaimed Crown Prince Akishino the first in line as heir to the throne on Sunday, the last of a series…
Japan opens airport coronavirus test lab for departing travellers
Japan’s largest airport opened a novel coronavirus testing facility on Monday as it takes steps to reopen international travel that has been…