JAPAN

On Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a £65 billion initiative to strengthen the country's chip and artificial intelligence sectors through subsidies and other financial incentives. The plan, expected to inject at…

Japanese researchers have launched the world’s first wooden satellite, named LignoSat into space, marking an early exploration into the use of timber for lunar and Mars missions. The satellite was developed by Kyoto University in…

Japan’s space agency successfully launched its new flagship rocket on Saturday, finally achieving success after years of delays and overcoming two previous failed attempts. The next-generation H3 has been mooted as a rival to SpaceX’s…

Japan's space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), has successfully landed its high-precision lunar surface exploration vehicle, nicknamed the "Moon Sniper", on the moon. The landing marks a significant achievement for…

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has successfully launched an H-IIA rocket carrying the Japanese government's latest Information-Gathering satellite, "Optical-8". The satellite is equipped with advanced optical sensors capable of capturing…

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has announced that its 'Smart Lander for Investigating Moon' (SLIM) successfully entered the moon's orbit on Monday. This accomplishment marks a pivotal advancement toward Japan's historic and…

UEFA Champions League holders Manchester City are taking nothing for granted as they seek to complete their trophy cabinet by winning the FIFA Club World Cup, manager Pep Guardiola said ahead of his side's semi-final meeting with Urawa Red…

In the face of exceptionally strong market demand, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says his company will do everything possible to supply its artificial intelligence processors to Japan. Japan is rushing to rebuild its once world-leading…

Mateo Carreras scored a hat-trick of tries as Argentina beat Japan 39-27 in a thrilling Rugby World Cup match in Nantes on Sunday to set up a quarter-final against Wales in Marseille next weekend. In a roller-coaster of a game at…

Spain have become are the first team to reach the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. On Wednesday, Spain confirmed its place after a thrilling 5-0 thrashing of Zambia in their Group C…