Japan

New study reveals birds convey politeness through wing gestures

While most non-verbal gestures have mostly been studied in humans and primates, Japanese researchers found that a small bird species uses wing movements to convey messages.

Nexty Electronics will distribute Hailo Products In Japan's automotive market

Hailo, a top AI processor maker for edge devices from Tel Aviv, strengthens its foothold in Asia, specifically in the Japanese automotive market.

By LIOR NOVIK/MAARIV
20/03/2024

'I couldn't move': Japanese male office workers experience simulated menstrual pain

EXEO said it wants to create an environment where its more than 90% male workforce can be more supportive of female peers, including when it comes to taking menstrual leave.

By REUTERS
08/03/2024

Unconventional artist making world-changing chants

Eitan Ben Moshe’s refusal to accept a consumerist status quo expands to the streets, where he once offered a homeless person an enormous pearl.

Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time

Japan's government last year said it would push to improve women's participation in society, after an annual report showed the country was struggling to narrow the gender gap.

By REUTERS
22/02/2024

US won't follow Japan, UK into recession, White House says

White House economic adviser Lael Brainard told reporters that continued US growth would help to support the global economy, including for developing countries.

By REUTERS
16/02/2024

Japan's rocky road and balancing act with Israel during Hamas war

Foreign affairs: Conflicting messages have come from Japan regarding its support for Israel since the beginning of Israel's war against Hamas.

10/02/2024

'The Wagamama Bride': A geographical, cultural, and spiritual journey

As a gifted writer and artist, her memoir is both graphically described and professionally written, using all the senses to paint a picture of life in Japan, a land so far from home.

Japan's Itochu to end cooperation with Israel's Elbit amid Gaza war

Itochu plans to end the collaboration after the International court of Justice ordered Israel last month to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians and do more to help civilians.

By REUTERS
05/02/2024

‘The Boy and the Heron’: Hayao Miyazaki takes you on a dream

If you can flow with the feelings behind the movie and see it as a well-observed version of the psyche of a fragile and traumatized child, you will find much to enjoy.

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