Feed MRSS-S japon_a, en.as.com en https://en.as.com Wed, 06 May 2026 16:48:13 GMT https://en.as.com/meristation/news/nature-is-wise-japan-redesigned-its-bullet-train-inspired-by-a-birds-beak-f202605-n/ Wed, 06 May 2026 16:48:13 GMT https://en.as.com/meristation/news/nature-is-wise-japan-redesigned-its-bullet-train-inspired-by-a-birds-beak-f202605-n/ Rubén Martínez One of Japan’s greatest engineering challenges was solved thanks to ornithological observation: this is how they copied the design of a bird’s beak for their bullet trains. One of Japan’s greatest engineering challenges was solved thanks to ornithological observation: this is how they copied the design of a bird’s beak for their bullet trains. Japón Trenes Ciencia Laitche / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 martin pescador common kingfisher martin pescador common kingfisher martin pescador common kingfisher <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/3B4JZGQAP5DHNC33Y2BM2QHZ5Q.jpg?auth=1e357a4f993af29d2fb1d8930246c8bfa48810736c4ed872196c9f34ed281b20" width="1200" height="675" alt="martin pescador common kingfisher"></img><p><b>Science </b>and <b>engineering </b>often find solutions to all kinds of problems by looking to <b>nature </b>itself—just ask the people behind the <b>Shinkansen</b>, <b>Japan’s bullet train</b>. The enormous speeds reached by this mode of rail transport posed <b>a serious problem</b> when <b>entering and exiting tunnels</b>, but one of its top executives decided to <b>copy the design of a bird’s beak</b> to solve it.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/meristation/news/nature-is-wise-japan-redesigned-its-bullet-train-inspired-by-a-birds-beak-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/IR2S6DSC6NCKFC3UVL2AWCYPFI.jpg?auth=3d1889d3f182fb321281fc8f94a95f1f471b33e59923f6fe895980114fc089c2" width="1200" height="801" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/meristation/news/posting-spoilers-comes-at-a-high-price-japan-sentences-a-man-to-18-months-in-prison-for-revealing-plot-details-of-tv-shows-and-movies-f202604-n/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:03:12 GMT https://en.as.com/meristation/news/posting-spoilers-comes-at-a-high-price-japan-sentences-a-man-to-18-months-in-prison-for-revealing-plot-details-of-tv-shows-and-movies-f202604-n/ Rubén Martínez An unusual ruling sets a major legal precedent in Japan: posting highly detailed spoilers online can be considered piracy. An unusual ruling sets a major legal precedent in Japan: posting highly detailed spoilers online can be considered piracy. Viral Internet Cine Series televisión Japón Piratería informática Matthew Henry/Negative Space hombre prision carcel hombre prision carcel hombre prision carcel <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/NPSI3GXUDBF5RDV6GBJ2ECS7YU.jpg?auth=61685d6117b6b8463b67e4d2b00c2b7577f4e0fb7d9d6f245393e6b4adec98f7" width="1200" height="675" alt="hombre prision carcel"></img><p><a href="https://en.as.com/meristation/news/warning-sonic-the-hedgehog-3-spoilers-running-ahead-of-premiere-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/meristation/news/warning-sonic-the-hedgehog-3-spoilers-running-ahead-of-premiere-n/"><b>Spoilers </b>and <b>plot reveals</b></a> of all kinds have both supporters and detractors: on one hand, there are <b>those who can’t wait for a new episode of their favorite show to come out and want to know what happens</b> even before seeing it for themselves; on the other hand, there are <b>those who avoid these details at all costs</b>, as if they were a minefield. The scales of justice have tipped in favor of the latter in <b>Japan</b> following<b> the sentencing of a person to a year and a half in prison</b> for <b>posting spoilers online</b>... though not for the reasons you might think.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/meristation/news/posting-spoilers-comes-at-a-high-price-japan-sentences-a-man-to-18-months-in-prison-for-revealing-plot-details-of-tv-shows-and-movies-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/SJQFQEKY2NHSPOE36Z7ZHM55YU.jpg?auth=72451d23c4fa8b578f177c811f65073b54e7b29383be3de789face356197b891" width="1200" height="675" alt="."></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/7UJ6I6HVBFENTNAF26UOWFWH5Q.jpg?auth=3729290941831dfdacdfb621ea512ee5850aec0794d9dbc08f10065ebd0bbcbf" width="1200" height="675" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/latest_news/historic-breakthrough-in-diabetes-treatment-japanese-scientists-take-steps-toward-creating-oral-insulin-f202604-n/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/historic-breakthrough-in-diabetes-treatment-japanese-scientists-take-steps-toward-creating-oral-insulin-f202604-n/ AS USA,Greg Heilman A research team at Kumamoto University has developed an innovative method that uses a cyclic peptide to help insulin pass through the intestinal wall. A research team at Kumamoto University has developed an innovative method that uses a cyclic peptide to help insulin pass through the intestinal wall. Japón Diabetes Insulina Salud Medicamentos Investigación médica Investigación científica i+d Ciencia Tratamiento médico Enfermedades Historic breakthrough in diabetes treatment: Japanese scientists take steps toward creating oral insulin A research team at Kumamoto University has developed an innovative method that uses a cyclic peptide to help insulin pass through the intestinal wall. A research team at Kumamoto University has developed an innovative method that uses a cyclic peptide to help insulin pass through the intestinal wall. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/EAAJVNW7VRLTFE5DOXOV7B4WAQ.jpg?auth=30af6bc4f2c145bd481625064155decfac22236fcabed852d33e1d1d2b41db4a" width="1200" height="675" alt="A research team at Kumamoto University has developed an innovative method that uses a cyclic peptide to help insulin pass through the intestinal wall."></img><p>Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects more than <b>400 million people worldwide</b> and makes it difficult for patients to regulate their blood sugar levels.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/historic-breakthrough-in-diabetes-treatment-japanese-scientists-take-steps-toward-creating-oral-insulin-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/scotland-vs-japan-live-online-stats-scores-and-updates-international-friendly-f202603-n/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/scotland-vs-japan-live-online-stats-scores-and-updates-international-friendly-f202603-n/ AS USA A late strike from Junya Ito settled this evening’s friendly at Hampden Park. Scotland are preparing for their World Cup return after a 28-year absence. A late strike from Junya Ito settled this evening’s friendly at Hampden Park. Scotland are preparing for their World Cup return after a 28-year absence. Selección Fútbol Escocia Selección Fútbol Japón Amistosos fútbol Fútbol Mundial fútbol Mundial 2026 Escocia Japón Glasgow Russell Cheyne (REUTERS) Scotland vs Japan summary: score, stats, goals and highlights | International friendly A late strike from Junya Ito settled this evening’s friendly at Hampden Park. Scotland are preparing for their World Cup return after a 28-year absence. A late strike from Junya Ito settled this evening’s friendly at Hampden Park. Scotland are preparing for their World Cup return after a 28-year absence. <p></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/japan-finds-an-alternative-to-oil-by-generating-clean-energy-in-the-most-unexpected-way-f202603-n/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/japan-finds-an-alternative-to-oil-by-generating-clean-energy-in-the-most-unexpected-way-f202603-n/ David Cuéllar,Greg Heilman A team from Osaka University is developing a system that harnesses the movement of the sea to generate electricity. A team from Osaka University is developing a system that harnesses the movement of the sea to generate electricity. Japón Sociedad Petróleo Energía Energías renovables Javier Etxezarreta (EFE) Japan finds an alternative to oil by generating clean energy in the most unexpected way A team from Osaka University is developing a system that harnesses the movement of the sea to generate electricity. A team from Osaka University is developing a system that harnesses the movement of the sea to generate electricity. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/ARZCODF7R5LYVAIRLNRFJSFP7M.jpg?auth=ca8b1733ff6ed445804d95e4b841166114421e5f05570b297d28f1dd7e3527ab" width="1200" height="675" alt="A team from Osaka University is developing a system that harnesses the movement of the sea to generate electricity."></img><p>A study by <b>Takahito Iida</b> of Osaka University proposes an alternative to oil based on <b>wave energy</b>, using <b>linear wave theory</b> and <b>coupled models</b>. The proposal centers on a <b>floating gyroscopic converter</b>, a device that pitches with the motion of the sea and contains a spinning flywheel connected to a generator.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/japan-finds-an-alternative-to-oil-by-generating-clean-energy-in-the-most-unexpected-way-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/satellite-images-capture-what-china-has-been-doing-in-recent-days-military-perspective-f202603-n/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/satellite-images-capture-what-china-has-been-doing-in-recent-days-military-perspective-f202603-n/ Laura Martin Sanjuan,Greg Heilman 1,200 vessels were grouped into two parallel lines in the East China Sea in an exercise conducted three times since December. 1,200 vessels were grouped into two parallel lines in the East China Sea in an exercise conducted three times since December. China Taiwán Barcos Política Japón Corea del Sur Filipinas Vietnam Conflictos internacionales Dado Ruvic (REUTERS) Satellite images capture what China has been doing in recent days: “Military perspective” Around 1,200 vessels gathered in two parallel lines in the East China Sea in an exercise that has been carried out three times since December. Around 1,200 vessels gathered in two parallel lines in the East China Sea in an exercise that has been carried out three times since December. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/WFMQTCRVXBNHNINKPRYUGREUPA.jpg?auth=733f5e771ff0ff2c69a414aec70c816c1d33a6025c739e79ec8f8d07279259de" width="4000" height="2668" alt="Around 1,200 vessels gathered in two parallel lines in the East China Sea in an exercise that has been carried out three times since December."></img><p>Since December 25, 2025, and repeated several times in January and March 2026, <b>between 1,000 and 2,000 Chinese fishing vessels</b> have been detected forming perfectly aligned geometric structures, in some cases <b>stretching from roughly 250 to almost 300 miles in length, in the East China Sea, about 186 miles from Taiwan.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/satellite-images-capture-what-china-has-been-doing-in-recent-days-military-perspective-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/GITOKE77TRDKJLRQFJZ7ZUGWGA.jpg?auth=1e0815022fef9b7287bcabebb6f7b3dad42e94173342a494a773acca62bcc152" width="511" height="643" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/mlb/when-is-the-next-world-baseball-classic-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-seventh-wbc-f202603-n/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:37:58 GMT https://en.as.com/mlb/when-is-the-next-world-baseball-classic-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-seventh-wbc-f202603-n/ Joseph McMahon That was fun. Now the question is: when can we do that again? International baseball got fans excited about the game again, so when is the next WBC? That was fun. Now the question is: when can we do that again? International baseball got fans excited about the game again, so when is the next WBC? Béisbol Clásico Mundial Béisbol Corea del Sur Estados Unidos Japón Puerto Rico CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH (EFE) When is the next World Baseball Classic? All you need to know about the seventh WBC That was fun. Now the question is: when can we do that again? International baseball got fans excited about the game again, so when is the next WBC? That was fun. Now the question is: when can we do that again? International baseball got fans excited about the game again, so when is the next WBC? <p>Watching Team USA play against teams like the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Italy <b>renewed baseball fans’ love of the game.</b> The 2026 MLB Opening Day is just a week away and, with a possible lockout in 2027, this season feels special. We’ll see what happens in 2027, but as far as international baseball is concerned, <b>we have the 2028 Summer Olympics just two years down the road.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/mlb/when-is-the-next-world-baseball-classic-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-seventh-wbc-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/mlb/ronald-acuna-jr-fires-playful-jab-at-japan-after-venezuelas-stunning-wbc-victory-f202603-n/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:09:02 GMT https://en.as.com/mlb/ronald-acuna-jr-fires-playful-jab-at-japan-after-venezuelas-stunning-wbc-victory-f202603-n/ Jennifer Bubel Venezuela delivered a huge upset, eliminating Japan from the World Baseball Classic, and the Atlanta Braves star didn’t hold back on the trolling. Venezuela delivered a huge upset, eliminating Japan from the World Baseball Classic, and the Atlanta Braves star didn’t hold back on the trolling. Japón Venezuela Clásico Mundial Béisbol Atlanta Braves Ronald Acuña Shohei Ohtani Béisbol Alberto Boal (EFE) Ronald Acuña Jr. fires playful jab at Japan after Venezuela’s stunning WBC victory Venezuela delivered a huge upset, eliminating Japan from the World Baseball Classic, and the Atlanta Braves star didn’t hold back on the trolling. Venezuela delivered a huge upset, eliminating Japan from the World Baseball Classic, and the Atlanta Braves star didn’t hold back on the trolling. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/KDCOKS7QLJKINDJ3R6CEOO62HQ.jpg?auth=b9cda9f0aeb9ea90954147e3b6c3deac0c714f8552d5e0ec2b3de5340c95afbb" width="3025" height="2017" alt="Venezuela delivered a huge upset, eliminating Japan from the World Baseball Classic, and the Atlanta Braves star didn’t hold back on the trolling. "></img><p><b>Venezuela</b> delivered one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, e<b>liminating defending champion Japan with an 8–5 victory</b> and advancing to the tournament’s semifinals. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/mlb/ronald-acuna-jr-fires-playful-jab-at-japan-after-venezuelas-stunning-wbc-victory-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/mlb/japan-vs-venezuela-defending-champions-face-red-hot-vinotinto-in-wbc-quarterfinals-f202603-n/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:53:06 GMT https://en.as.com/mlb/japan-vs-venezuela-defending-champions-face-red-hot-vinotinto-in-wbc-quarterfinals-f202603-n/ Mariano Sánchez,Jennifer Bubel Japan faces Venezuela in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The defending champions seek to advance to the semifinals in Miami. Japan faces Venezuela in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The defending champions seek to advance to the semifinals in Miami. Clásico Mundial Béisbol Béisbol Japón Venezuela YUICHI YAMAZAKI (AFP) Japan vs Venezuela: defending champions face red-hot Vinotinto in WBC quarterfinals Japan faces Venezuela in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The defending champions seek to advance to the semifinals in Miami. Japan faces Venezuela in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The defending champions seek to advance to the semifinals in Miami. <p><b>Japan and Venezuela will face off this Saturday </b>at LoanDepot Park in Miami at 9 p.m. ET. The defending champions will try to continue their dominance against a Venezuelan squad that enters the game in excellent form after a strong group-stage performance.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/mlb/japan-vs-venezuela-defending-champions-face-red-hot-vinotinto-in-wbc-quarterfinals-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/japan-is-developing-a-massive-72-foot-robotic-arm-to-remove-debris-from-one-of-the-worst-nuclear-accidents-in-history-f202603-n/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/japan-is-developing-a-massive-72-foot-robotic-arm-to-remove-debris-from-one-of-the-worst-nuclear-accidents-in-history-f202603-n/ David Cuéllar,Greg Heilman The device will allow for the collection of radioactive material samples in hard-to-reach areas. The device will allow for the collection of radioactive material samples in hard-to-reach areas. Sociedad Japón Robótica Radiactividad Tecnología Accidentes nucleares Japan is developing a massive 72-foot robotic arm to remove debris from one of the worst nuclear accidents in history The device will allow for the collection of radioactive material samples in hard-to-reach areas. The device will allow for the collection of radioactive material samples in hard-to-reach areas. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/AJM33463KRAIHKAQRPEVTNRVPI.jpg?auth=89989aa32d7744b1b5f8836bd011a8174fae9631d04febfefce7aa29fbde915c" width="1200" height="800" alt="The device will allow for the collection of radioactive material samples in hard-to-reach areas."></img><p>Japan announced Thursday that it will use a 72-foot robotic arm to collect samples of radioactive debris inside the<b> Fukushima nuclear power plant</b>, the site of the severe nuclear accident in 2011.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/japan-is-developing-a-massive-72-foot-robotic-arm-to-remove-debris-from-one-of-the-worst-nuclear-accidents-in-history-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/an-80-year-old-woman-loses-her-drivers-license-and-donates-her-classic-car-the-requests-kept-multiplying-f202602-n/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/an-80-year-old-woman-loses-her-drivers-license-and-donates-her-classic-car-the-requests-kept-multiplying-f202602-n/ AS USA,Greg Heilman An elderly woman offered up her Mazda RX-7 after she stopped driving, sparking a flood of requests. Eventually, she put in the best hands to care for it. An elderly woman offered up her Mazda RX-7 after she stopped driving, sparking a flood of requests. Eventually, she put in the best hands to care for it. Sociedad Coches Mazda Japón Carnet conducir An 80-year-old woman loses her driver's license and donates her classic car: "The requests kept multiplying" An elderly woman offered up her Mazda RX-7 after she stopped driving, sparking a flood of requests. Eventually, she put in the best hands to care for it. An elderly woman offered up her Mazda RX-7 after she stopped driving, sparking a flood of requests. Eventually, she put in the best hands to care for it. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/JMN3VQMUSVHRJKY37T2WYNXSKY.jpg?auth=441fa001b700f51020bebd321b3ece9a44309a823c8ad11768c3f2a8b7c70652" width="1200" height="750" alt="An elderly woman offered up her Mazda RX-7 after she stopped driving, sparking a flood of requests. Eventually, she put in the best hands to care for it."></img><p>A Japanese woman celebrated her 80th birthday in an unusual way. She donated her manual <b>Mazda RX-7</b>, a vehicle that had been part of her life for 25 years. The decision coincided with turning in her driver’s license, bringing her time behind the wheel to a close.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/an-80-year-old-woman-loses-her-drivers-license-and-donates-her-classic-car-the-requests-kept-multiplying-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-reason-why-houses-in-japan-sell-for-less-than-4700-buying-as-a-foreigner-is-easy-f202602-n/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-reason-why-houses-in-japan-sell-for-less-than-4700-buying-as-a-foreigner-is-easy-f202602-n/ Jennifer Bubel In Japan, foreigners can buy houses for extremely low rates. In some cases, they could even get free housing. Here’s what’s going on with their housing. In Japan, foreigners can buy houses for extremely low rates. In some cases, they could even get free housing. Here’s what’s going on with their housing. Sociedad Japón Vivienda The reason why houses in Japan sell for less than $4,700: “Buying as a foreigner is easy” In Japan, foreigners can buy houses for extremely low rates. In some cases, they could even get free housing. Here’s what’s going on with their housing. In Japan, foreigners can buy houses for extremely low rates. In some cases, they could even get free housing. Here’s what’s going on with their housing. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/RCDQDVT5OBD4BOW3C2TKFSU3SU.png?auth=f74bced74600890e4bf9a117825b8fa80541c5407623543910e15ceff58ec120" width="1536" height="1024" alt="In Japan, foreigners can buy houses for extremely low rates. In some cases, they could even get free housing. Here’s what’s going on with their housing."></img><p><b>Housing affordability </b>is a growing issue across much of the developed world. Overcrowded cities, soaring prices and job markets concentrated in a handful of urban hubs have made buying a home increasingly difficult. <b>Then there’s Japan.</b></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/WD6NGPHE3BFB3KEK6ZA2ZC2CDM.jfif?auth=1b892d4af70ac383063a953488b3dfc7106d85b4db649c91b53c72e83aefe7b8" width="1170" height="1160" alt="Yamaguchi tiene cerca de 200 mil habitantes."></img><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-reason-why-houses-in-japan-sell-for-less-than-4700-buying-as-a-foreigner-is-easy-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/MLJOC4DWFBGP7GJQNIDDTIKEXA.jfif?auth=cd75c32bde15469bff9ef08f4579367362c1fc0aedfff8410d1ff2e7b6cee7f1" width="1170" height="1168" alt="Casa a la venta en una zona semi rural de Japón."></img> https://en.as.com/latest_news/japan-skips-on-artificial-intelligence-and-launches-a-wooden-box-into-space-f202602-n/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/japan-skips-on-artificial-intelligence-and-launches-a-wooden-box-into-space-f202602-n/ Marta Tejedor,Roddy Cons Japanese researchers are testing eco-friendly satellites that could prevent decades of hazardous space debris. Japanese researchers are testing eco-friendly satellites that could prevent decades of hazardous space debris. Japón Ciencia Satélites espaciales Robots Contaminación atmosférica Universidad de Kyoto Japan 'skips' on artificial intelligence and launches a wooden box into space Japanese researchers are testing eco-friendly satellites that could prevent decades of hazardous space debris. Japanese researchers are testing eco-friendly satellites that could prevent decades of hazardous space debris. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/DAGONM6CKVBXLB2HL2ZHCH7YIU.jpg?auth=8a92ef4f6a852c8ccf9f00209138e2dc25e069ff490412f083f6615779ac2fa1" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Japanese researchers are testing eco-friendly satellites that could prevent decades of hazardous space debris."></img><p>Kyoto University, in partnership with Sumitomo Forestry, a global leader in sustainable forest management, may have found <b>a practical solution to a growing threat.</b> As human activity in space increases, so does the amount of satellites and spacecraft, creating a <b>mounting problem with space debris.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/japan-skips-on-artificial-intelligence-and-launches-a-wooden-box-into-space-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-study-points-to-a-new-benefit-of-eating-cheese-regularly-f202602-n/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-study-points-to-a-new-benefit-of-eating-cheese-regularly-f202602-n/ Almudena García Felipe A Japanese study suggests that moderate cheese consumption may reduce the risk of dementia in older adults. A Japanese study suggests that moderate cheese consumption may reduce the risk of dementia in older adults. Queso Japón Salud Dementia Anton Dobrea (Getty Images) A study points to a new benefit of eating cheese regularly A Japanese study suggests that moderate cheese consumption may reduce the risk of dementia in older adults. A Japanese study suggests that moderate cheese consumption may reduce the risk of dementia in older adults. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/BB3CB2L2NRCQTCPDBFNU3AFJBE.jpg?auth=2e3cb04b3942d71225ef5c488e3c67541d5c74320eedc5ec8e64bc4dcfe34be7" width="1920" height="1080" alt="A Japanese study suggests that moderate cheese consumption may reduce the risk of dementia in older adults."></img><p><b>A large-scale study out of Japan</b> has identified a surprising potential benefit of <b>eating cheese regularly</b>: it may help lower the risk of developing <b>dementia </b>in older adults. While it’s not a cure — and certainly not a guarantee — the findings suggest that this simple dietary habit <b>could play a meaningful role in protecting cognitive health as we age</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-study-points-to-a-new-benefit-of-eating-cheese-regularly-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/olympic_games/from-catastrophe-to-icon-the-hermann-maier-crash-that-created-the-legend-of-herminator-f202602-n/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:33:36 GMT https://en.as.com/olympic_games/from-catastrophe-to-icon-the-hermann-maier-crash-that-created-the-legend-of-herminator-f202602-n/ William Allen Skiing great Hermann Maier suffered one of the Winter Games’ most terrifying high-speed crashes, before becoming a four-time Olympic medallist. Skiing great Hermann Maier suffered one of the Winter Games’ most terrifying high-speed crashes, before becoming a four-time Olympic medallist. Esquí Hermann Maier Juegos Olímpicos Juegos Olímpicos Invierno 1998 Juegos Olímpicos Invierno 2006 Juegos Olímpicos Invierno 2002 Accidentes Accidentes tráfico Lesiones Lesiones deportivas Japón Nagano Winter Olympics '98 Mark Sandten/Bongarts/Getty Images Hermann Maier’s journey from catastrophe to icon: The crash that created the legend of ‘Herminator’ Skiing great Hermann Maier won four medals at the Olympics - and suffered one of the Games' most terrifying high-speed crashes. Skiing great Hermann Maier won four medals at the Olympics - and suffered one of the Games' most terrifying high-speed crashes. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/L7AHBHIFSZA2VG2QXB2RZI6XKY.jpg?auth=6d24b65cc4344adb8a0f8cf4e5ac8fdd096dafc37327e572bebd71f5a4ca52ce" width="1280" height="795" alt="Skiing great Hermann Maier won four medals at the Olympics - and suffered one of the Games' most terrifying high-speed crashes."></img><p>Twenty-eight years ago this week, Austrian skiing legend <b>Hermann Maier pulled off a medal-winning comeback that has gone down in Olympics folklore</b>. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/olympic_games/from-catastrophe-to-icon-the-hermann-maier-crash-that-created-the-legend-of-herminator-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/goodbye-to-ties-in-soccer-a-revolutionary-change-to-the-rules-ted-lasso-style-f202602-n/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:52:02 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/goodbye-to-ties-in-soccer-a-revolutionary-change-to-the-rules-ted-lasso-style-f202602-n/ Simón Escudero,Calum Roche Some people just don’t like a game not being fully decided, so this bold tiebreak format has been approved. Some people just don’t like a game not being fully decided, so this bold tiebreak format has been approved. Fútbol Japón Reglamentos deportivos D. ROSS CAMERON (EFE) Goodbye to ties in soccer: a revolutionary change to the rules, Ted Lasso style Some people just don’t like a game not being fully decided, so this bold tiebreak format has been approved. Some people just don’t like a game not being fully decided, so this bold tiebreak format has been approved. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/XJX6VNZXHZJZTEYWV3ID67LJWI.jpg?auth=3102e843df50c48998ea61a1127d1c58d6e16745dc466da5c750db66577baace" width="2636" height="1757" alt="Some people just don’t like a game not being fully decided, so this bold tiebreak format has been approved."></img><p>In its centenary year, the J-League has approved the elimination of draws, introducing a penalty shootout that will award two points to the winner and one to the loser. <b>The measure was endorsed by Japan’s top flight in a bid to introduce a new twist to its tiebreak system.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/goodbye-to-ties-in-soccer-a-revolutionary-change-to-the-rules-ted-lasso-style-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-fukushima-reactors-hold-a-secret-after-the-disaster-life-where-there-shouldnt-be-any-f202602-n/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:04:25 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-fukushima-reactors-hold-a-secret-after-the-disaster-life-where-there-shouldnt-be-any-f202602-n/ As Actualidad,AS USA A group of scientists has published findings on bacteria which survived extreme conditions at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. A group of scientists has published findings on bacteria which survived extreme conditions at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. Japón Energía nuclear Bacteria Investigación científica Kim Kyung Hoon (REUTERS) The Fukushima reactors hold a secret after the disaster: life where there shouldn’t be any A group of scientists has published findings on bacteria which survived extreme conditions at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. A group of scientists has published findings on bacteria which survived extreme conditions at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan. <p>A team of Japanese researchers has discovered bacteria capable of withstanding the radioactive contamination inside the damaged reactors of the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which was shut down after the 2011 tsunami. In the aftermath of the disaster, water seeped into the radioactive waste - and, to everyone’s surprise, <b>life emerged in an environment once thought completely uninhabitable</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-fukushima-reactors-hold-a-secret-after-the-disaster-life-where-there-shouldnt-be-any-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/japan-sets-a-date-for-the-worlds-fastest-train-it-will-exceed-370-miles-per-hour-f202602-n/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:40:44 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/japan-sets-a-date-for-the-worlds-fastest-train-it-will-exceed-370-miles-per-hour-f202602-n/ David Cuéllar,Roddy Cons The maglev L0 will transform travel in Japan, completing journeys that once took two and a half hours in just 40 minutes. The maglev L0 will transform travel in Japan, completing journeys that once took two and a half hours in just 40 minutes. Viajes Trenes Sociedad Japón Tren alta velocidad Justin Brinkhoff/Pexels Japan sets a date for the world’s fastest train: it will exceed 370 miles per hour The maglev L0 will transform travel in Japan, completing journeys that once took two and a half hours in just 40 minutes. The maglev L0 will transform travel in Japan, completing journeys that once took two and a half hours in just 40 minutes. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/NYQY2KZJAVA35P6UWM6CMD47NU.webp?auth=e15b0a808b0c0696a1628d9a8fcdf29f794f6d859ef7cdfdbf3263f17a41ff25" width="1536" height="864" alt="The maglev L0 will transform travel in Japan, completing journeys that once took two and a half hours in just 40 minutes."></img><p><b>Japan has set a new target date</b> for what is expected to become the <b>fastest train in the world, capable of exceeding 600 kilometers per hour (about 373 miles per hour)</b>. Central Japan Railway Company has confirmed that the long-awaited debut of its next-generation maglev train has been pushed back. Originally scheduled to begin operations in 2027, <b>the service is now expected to launch in 2034 or 2035.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/japan-sets-a-date-for-the-worlds-fastest-train-it-will-exceed-370-miles-per-hour-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/scientists-express-concern-about-the-oceans-behavior-i-dont-even-know-if-surprised-is-the-right-word-f202602-n/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:13:39 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/scientists-express-concern-about-the-oceans-behavior-i-dont-even-know-if-surprised-is-the-right-word-f202602-n/ Almudena García Felipe,AS USA The ocean surrounding Japan is changing at a rate that baffles experts, with consequences affecting local fishing and culture. The ocean surrounding Japan is changing at a rate that baffles experts, with consequences affecting local fishing and culture. Medio ambiente Japón AI-generated Scientists express concern about the ocean’s behavior: “I don’t even know if ‘surprised’ is the right word” The ocean surrounding Japan is changing at a rate that baffles experts, with consequences affecting local fishing and culture. The ocean surrounding Japan is changing at a rate that baffles experts, with consequences affecting local fishing and culture. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/5ZW5H7VHKRAUVKJWC2JP3UGCMM.png?auth=7c7b1a1b24e7ba8b58f397487532dce2f92f2a10524451ce05a80ac6744f1241" width="1536" height="1024" alt="The ocean surrounding Japan is changing at a rate that baffles experts, with consequences affecting local fishing and culture."></img><p>The rise in sea levels and the abnormal behavior of ocean currents are <b>raising alarm among scientists studying Japan’s coastlines</b>. Researchers warn that global warming is disrupting marine dynamics once considered stable for decades, triggering direct impacts on ecosystems, infrastructure, and even the country’s culinary traditions.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/scientists-express-concern-about-the-oceans-behavior-i-dont-even-know-if-surprised-is-the-right-word-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/meristation/news/pokepark-kanto-impressions-of-what-will-be-a-great-pokemon-adventure-in-the-real-world-coming-in-2026-f202601-n/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT https://en.as.com/meristation/news/pokepark-kanto-impressions-of-what-will-be-a-great-pokemon-adventure-in-the-real-world-coming-in-2026-f202601-n/ Vladimir Arteaga Figueroa Nature and technology come together in a permanent theme park that will allow us to capture creatures in an authentic forest. Nature and technology come together in a permanent theme park that will allow us to capture creatures in an authentic forest. Pokémon The Pokémon Company Japón Parques temáticos Parques atracciones PokéPark KANTO <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/6ZLYDKSLKBEJXHHB5QB4X2URUE.jpg?auth=6a98e69c0982b8dc06fdbe9afe03ede7ea1f331182418aaef5eb6b377d715f1c" width="1920" height="1080" alt="."></img><p>The <b>Pokémon</b> universe will make the definitive leap into reality on February 5, 2026. Located in the green hills of Tama, within the iconic Yomiuriland amusement park in Tokyo, Japan, <a href="https://en.as.com/meristation/news/pokepark-kanto-the-first-pokemon-theme-park-confirms-its-opening-date-details-and-trailer-f202511-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/meristation/news/pokepark-kanto-the-first-pokemon-theme-park-confirms-its-opening-date-details-and-trailer-f202511-n/"><b>PokéPark KANTO</b></a> will be the first permanent outdoor space designed for fans to experience their own odyssey. Covering more than 26,000 square meters, this venue is not just a collection of rides; it is a living ecosystem where exploration and photo opportunities take center stage. We already had the opportunity to visit it to give you our impressions of what this experience will be like.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/meristation/news/pokepark-kanto-impressions-of-what-will-be-a-great-pokemon-adventure-in-the-real-world-coming-in-2026-f202601-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/OKURCTIMNNDL3EW47AC7NR2JLU.jpg?auth=99c148ff765e85ca1707407e91a7e6794c80db88985ea43eac4a7ab473546cb3" width="1920" height="1080" alt="."></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/OK5AP6W7YFHENOZNEDBYHGLFN4.jpg?auth=77c5405a57d1098db67666dff86a63a4d7304167ec6805a623006fcfce294029" width="1512" height="1518" alt="."></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/EHMRCEGMEVFOBONW5ZL7VVA6UE.JPG?auth=399df20bffc96948cdcb7d165a95a9c2fc927f57cb299d6ecc2831a9f5342ea4" width="2698" height="1518" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-worlds-largest-nuclear-power-plant-is-restarted-and-then-shut-down-the-next-day-after-an-alarm-goes-off-f202601-n/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:51:12 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-worlds-largest-nuclear-power-plant-is-restarted-and-then-shut-down-the-next-day-after-an-alarm-goes-off-f202601-n/ David Cuéllar,Greg Heilman TEPCO temporarily halts operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear complex after an anomaly is detected in the control rod system during restart tests. TEPCO temporarily halts operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear complex after an anomaly is detected in the control rod system during restart tests. Japón Energía Energía nuclear Sociedad KYODO (via REUTERS) The world's largest nuclear power plant is restarted and then shut down the next day after an alarm goes off TEPCO temporarily halts operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear complex after an anomaly is detected in the control rod system during restart tests. TEPCO temporarily halts operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear complex after an anomaly is detected in the control rod system during restart tests. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/QYIUNKV5WVN6DH2ZSZKQJTNQBU.jpg?auth=bde569ac572208603ac70586bec7a3baad4356d8af7d19201ec6c2c8274b1673" width="3968" height="2515" alt="TEPCO temporarily halts operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear complex after an anomaly is detected in the control rod system during restart tests."></img><p>Japan’s electric utility <b>TEPCO</b> (Tokyo Electric Power Company) shut down the<b> Kashiwazaki-Kariwa (KK) nuclear power plant </b>on Thursday, the largest in the world by capacity, after detecting an alarm in the control rod monitoring system, according to EFE.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/the-worlds-largest-nuclear-power-plant-is-restarted-and-then-shut-down-the-next-day-after-an-alarm-goes-off-f202601-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-research-vessel-finds-mud-containing-rare-earth-elements-at-a-depth-of-20000-feet-in-a-world-first-f202601-n/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:00:21 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-research-vessel-finds-mud-containing-rare-earth-elements-at-a-depth-of-20000-feet-in-a-world-first-f202601-n/ Jaime Esteban,Greg Heilman The research ship Chikyu tests the extraction of rare earth–bearing sediments from the deep-sea floor in a pioneering global effort. The research ship Chikyu tests the extraction of rare earth–bearing sediments from the deep-sea floor in a pioneering global effort. Ciencia Tierras raras Barcos Japón China A research vessel finds mud containing rare earth elements at a depth of 20,000 feet in a world first The research ship Chikyu tests the extraction of rare earth–bearing sediments from the deep-sea floor in a pioneering global effort. The research ship Chikyu tests the extraction of rare earth–bearing sediments from the deep-sea floor in a pioneering global effort. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/XOQ3EIE2LRCZRDURZNWUYXSNCQ.jpg?auth=2674b837d53afad05ca86b899e6dfd5e2facecb079d4ac440182fe10b6be0bca" width="1200" height="777" alt="The research ship Chikyu tests the extraction of rare earth–bearing sediments from the deep-sea floor in a pioneering global effort."></img><p><b>The Japanese research vessel Chikyu</b> has begun a mission in a remote area of the ocean where sediments containing rare earth elements are found. The project is a groundbreaking attempt to extract these materials continuously from the seabed to a ship at the surface. The operation, expected to last about a month, is taking place near <b>Minamitori-shima Island, located roughly 1,200 miles southeast of Tokyo</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/a-research-vessel-finds-mud-containing-rare-earth-elements-at-a-depth-of-20000-feet-in-a-world-first-f202601-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/meristation/news/mcdonalds-and-dragon-quest-impressions-of-the-themed-burgers-sold-in-japan-f202601-r/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:34:29 GMT https://en.as.com/meristation/news/mcdonalds-and-dragon-quest-impressions-of-the-themed-burgers-sold-in-japan-f202601-r/ Vladimir Arteaga Figueroa The fast food chain launches a special collaboration in Japan with the legendary video game saga, presenting exclusive products inspired by the Square Enix universe. The fast food chain launches a special collaboration in Japan with the legendary video game saga, presenting exclusive products inspired by the Square Enix universe. Mcdonald's Dragon Quest Japón Dragon Quest <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/IPBZ7JTRVFFJBGHPL76RH5AQTE.jpg?auth=3f9c1d1679fe94ea9618fd0f6a039f2e6f84e18246c23f1c8af0088e1e32c745" width="1920" height="1080" alt="."></img><p>The worlds of video games and gastronomy come together once again in one of the most iconic collaborations of 2026. <b>McDonald</b>’s has officially announced a partnership with <a href="https://en.as.com/meristation/news/yuji-horii-creator-of-dragon-quest-details-the-main-difference-between-his-saga-and-final-fantasy-f202511-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/meristation/news/yuji-horii-creator-of-dragon-quest-details-the-main-difference-between-his-saga-and-final-fantasy-f202511-n/"><b>Dragon Quest</b></a>, the iconic role-playing game franchise, to introduce the “<b>Dragon Quest Burger</b>.”</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/meristation/news/mcdonalds-and-dragon-quest-impressions-of-the-themed-burgers-sold-in-japan-f202601-r/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/G7CBJPVNWVELTNN5PFXUGZI7FY.jpg?auth=0fbf3c0f86017554b6f15a1222ba8a1920ea2ca189ac488ff0a90d18c6b478a6" width="1138" height="1518" alt="."></img><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/AGVYZA7ELZGYBMJKDXIP6BWRHI.jpg?auth=0f1c4b0b7fedf44541f5d722b342f66b282751a2a96a4ec93833e9106cd5ddf0" width="2024" height="1518" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/latest_news/goodbye-to-solar-panels-japan-reinvents-the-concept-of-solar-energy-with-multidimensional-spherical-cells-f202601-n/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:05:55 GMT https://en.as.com/latest_news/goodbye-to-solar-panels-japan-reinvents-the-concept-of-solar-energy-with-multidimensional-spherical-cells-f202601-n/ Alberto Zaragoza Lerma A new type of solar panel has arrived that could change technology as we know it. A new type of solar panel has arrived that could change technology as we know it. Energía solar Japón Goodbye to solar panels: Japan ‘reinvents’ the concept of solar energy with multidimensional spherical cells A new type of solar panel has arrived that could change technology as we know it. A new type of solar panel has arrived that could change technology as we know it. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/AZGNZPMCFJGT7LYD52MCZIFMQM.jpg?auth=ee515226482662cad28575857b8717c52a040d64e4d48fdc6d5ffec24649be72" width="1800" height="1013" alt="A new type of solar panel has arrived that could change technology as we know it."></img><p><b>Solar panels </b>have long been a way of generating clean energy from sunlight. However, an innovation from Japan <b>could change this technology as we know it.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/latest_news/goodbye-to-solar-panels-japan-reinvents-the-concept-of-solar-energy-with-multidimensional-spherical-cells-f202601-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/ZMLRSDL6TFEX5NA3DTPDGAFI54.jpg?auth=191882519bbc32c3aa06abedf9ab4838bfa8c644dd02f61a8d465ee65a2a6587" width="750" height="422" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/meristation/news/an-electronics-store-asks-its-customers-to-sell-their-used-pcs-due-to-a-shortage-of-hardware-to-fill-its-shelves-f202601-n/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:48:24 GMT https://en.as.com/meristation/news/an-electronics-store-asks-its-customers-to-sell-their-used-pcs-due-to-a-shortage-of-hardware-to-fill-its-shelves-f202601-n/ Alfonso Manresca A Japanese retailer is resorting to buying back second-hand computers to cope with the lack of components and keep its stock available. A Japanese retailer is resorting to buying back second-hand computers to cope with the lack of components and keep its stock available. Tecnología Ordenador PC Memoria Japón Ordenadores y memorias <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/BHN2LYJIAZHKNLOT6U647URZBA.jpg?auth=a40254780d399da47edab18f0bd2cf2ae09d8d18561ef953fcf957e20456ea62" width="970" height="546" alt="."></img><p>The shortage of PC hardware continues to leave unusual images in the technology sector. In Japan, a major electronics store located in Akihabara, Tokyo’s famous Electric Town district, <b>has openly asked its own customers to sell their old computers to fill increasingly empty shelves</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/meristation/news/an-electronics-store-asks-its-customers-to-sell-their-used-pcs-due-to-a-shortage-of-hardware-to-fill-its-shelves-f202601-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/XWW33CXMZBCXJALAFTX2BQHC7A.jpg?auth=56df7749012545582f41f41a05b57b6b9d75e5cdb0b747a20918e531ba295e9f" width="969" height="545" alt="."></img>