Quimcy D’Souza Hints at Asian Games History with Teqball Medal Within Reach
The 2026 Asian Games, held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, kicked off on September 19, 2026, with 20,000 athletes competing across 43 disciplines, including teqball.
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Volcano Scientists Reveal Surprise Driver Behind Eruptions
Predicting volcanic eruptions could soon mirror weather forecasts, powered by recent breakthroughs in volcanology, a study published in Nature Communications, and advanced seismic…
Nintendo Switch 2 Monster Hunter Wilds Bundle Announced for December 2026
Monster Hunter Wilds arrives on the Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2026, featuring a dedicated console bundle priced at 61,980 yen in Japan, and a $39.99 physical Game-Key Card…
Japan Joins India, Ukraine in UN Map Controversy Over Equal Earth Projection
The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to encourage the use of new world maps which more accurately depict continents with their true sizes.
Parent celestial body of asteroid Ryugu formed within 2 million years of solar system’s birth
A study published in Science confirms that the parent body of asteroid Ryugu formed within 2 million years of the solar system’s birth, based on analysis of Hayabusa2 samples.
Bessent Urges Japan to Raise Interest Rates for Stronger Yen
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Japan to raise interest rates to strengthen the yen, signaling a potential Bank of Japan hike in September as markets price in the move.
Japan Shifts Focus to India Amid China Tensions
Japan’s private firms are accelerating investments in India, signaling a strategic pivot away from China amid geopolitical tensions, while Beijing condemns Tokyo’s defense…
Bessent Urges BOJ to Raise Interest Rates in September
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled Japan’s central bank is likely to raise interest rates in September to strengthen the yen, citing market expectations and recent…
ALS Progression Linked to Blood Metabolites in New Study
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have linked blood levels of N-acyl taurines, or NATs, to disease progression rates in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients.
Sony A7 V Named EISA Camera of the Year 2026-2027 After Strong Japan Sales
Sony’s full-frame mirrorless camera has captured the EISA Camera of the Year 2026-2027 title following continuous top sales in Japan since its December 2025 release, adding a…
Takaichi Administration Advances Refundable Tax Credits and Food Tax Cut
Following her sweeping general election victory in February 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s administration advanced long-delayed refundable tax credits and a temporary…
Onoe Tatsunosuke III & Ichikawa Somegoro VIII Embark on First Intl Tour
Onoe Tatsunosuke III, 20, emphasized the importance of sustaining Kabuki’s growing popularity beyond a “fad.” We must not let this end as just a fad, but instead pass it on to the…