China has successfully launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean, carrying a simulated warhead. The launch, part of a routine training exercise, has sparked attention globally, with concerns over its implications for the US, Taiwan, and Japan. However, China’s Ministry of Defense emphasized that the test was not directed against any specific…
Ishikawa Prefecture Faces Floods as Thousands Are Forced to Leave As heavy rains trigger devastating floods in Ishikawa, Japanese authorities have ordered about 44,700 residents to evacuate, following a recent earthquake. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest alert level as record rainfall of 121mm was reported in Wajima. With rivers overflowing and mudslides threatening…
A Show of Strength Amid Rising Hostilities North Korea on September 18, 2024, test-fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern seas, according to South Korean and Japanese militaries. This display of military might comes as tensions with Washington and neighboring countries escalate. The launches follow North Korea’s rare reveal of a uranium enrichment facility, signaling…
Daisuke Hori, a 40-year-old entrepreneur from Japan, has reportedly slept only 30 minutes a day for the past 12 years, claiming it has “doubled” his life and improved his work efficiency. Hori trained his body to function on minimal sleep and believes high-quality sleep is more beneficial than long sleep. He founded the Japan Short…
A lone bottlenose dolphin is suspected of causing a series of attacks on swimmers in Tsuruga, Japan, resulting in 18 reported incidents since July 21. The dolphin, possibly separated from its pod, has bitten several swimmers, some requiring stitches. Researchers believe the dolphin’s behavior is driven by loneliness and a desire for human interaction, rather…
