Toshiba Corp. has developed technology to detect 13 types of cancer from a single drop of blood with 99 percent accuracy, the company announced Monday.
Toshiba developed the diagnosis method together…

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RELATED STORIES New Zealand's Global Impact Visa program offers Japan tips for luring global talentWhen an overseas entrepreneur wants to launch a startup in Japan, the first thing they have to do is…

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Lawyers for parents separated from their children in Japan said on Monday they would appeal a court decision that the government was not responsible for enforcing visitation rights.
Parental alienati…

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They need time off to rest their bodies and souls, and so the Japanese government builds in safeguards in the form of national holidays.
For example, last week Japan observed Labor Day.
Since the hol…

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KYODO NEWS - 6 minutes ago - 12:14 | Lifestyle, All, JapanTOKYO - Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, one of Tokyo's largest and most popular parks, will start selling entrance tickets online later this …

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The first commercially available car navigation system was released in 1981 by Japanese company Honda.
Sat nav – The first commercially available car navigation system was released in 1981 by Japanes…

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Our Japanese-language reporter Masami decided to leave her Frappuccino-reporting duties behind for a day to meet the furry residents of one of these cat islands, settling on Manabeshima as her dream …

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Grand Hyatt Tokyo has announced a huge list of holiday and New Year celebrations to get you feeling all festive and fuzzy inside.
All-you-can-eat chocolate afternoon teaThere’s no better way to enjoy…

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In Japan, inanimate objects, including Aibo robot pets, are considered to have a spirit or soul 2019 Sony Corporation“HELLO, I’m Scout.
Want to play?” My daughter has a toy dog that yaps and comes ou…

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: Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy(27 volumes and counting 1998-present)30 million copies soldThis dark comic fantasy was based on themes of mythology and the Bible.
The first-run printing of the sixth volu…

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