CATL has taken sodium-ion cells into mass production. They can be shipped at 0V, which all but removes the fire risk in transit, they hold about 90 percent of their performance at -40°C, and they run past 10,000 charge cycles. Here is where the energy density problem still stands.
Discover Japan's unique "waifu" culture where fans call their favorite anime and game characters "my wife." Explore the latest hologram gadgets like Gatebox that bring 2D waifus into the real world, blending otaku devotion with cutting-edge technology.
Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu returned to the ice with his solo show "REALIVE" on April 11 and 12, 2026. What the comeback meant, his legacy in Japanese figure skating, and what happened after the curtain came down.
Kei Nishikori (35) returned to the Australian Open main draw for the first time in four years, entering on a protected ranking. He beat qualifier Thiago Monteiro from two sets down in a four-hour epic to reach the second round for the first time since 2019. A look at a legend's comeback from repeated injuries.
Why rugby backgrounds carry weight in Japan's job market, from corporate teams under League One to what recruiters actually say. Includes how "no-side" became a distinctly Japanese idea, and the problems with athlete-first hiring.
Director Mamoru Hosoda's "Scarlet" receives 3 Annie Award nominations despite disappointing box office in Japan. We analyze why this Shakespeare-inspired anime failed domestically but earned international recognition at Venice, Toronto film festivals and Annie Awards.
During the January 2, 2026 broadcast of Spirited Away on Friday Road Show, the program's X account quoted Hayao Miyazaki on No-Face: a figure for "people who want to latch onto someone but have no self of their own." The line spread fast online.
Japan's High School Baseball Federation is weighing a shift from nine innings to seven, proposed for all official games from 2028. Here are the heat and pitcher-injury arguments behind it, the results of the 2025 trial at the National Sports Festival, the reaction from players and coaches, and why the summer Koshien tournament is staying at nine innings for now.
Sony Honda Mobility announced PS Remote Play for its AFEELA EV, the first car able to stream PS5 and PS4 games to its own displays. Here are the specs, the pricing, the network requirements, and how the project ended with the AFEELA 1's cancellation in March 2026.
A groundbreaking UK-Japan study reveals that playing Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi games can boost happiness and reduce burnout risk in young adults. Discover how the "childlike wonder" evoked by colorful visuals and cheerful music creates a mental reset that combats modern stress and exhaustion.
On December 22, 2025, mysterious street artist Banksy's latest mural appeared in Bayswater, west London. What message lies behind the artwork depicting children pointing at the sky? Explore reactions from around the world and Japanese perspectives.