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Mayuko Yamashita, 26, wins new award for young female researchers

National May 19, 2022

Mayuko Yamashita, 26, wins new award for young female researchers

by Magdalena Osumi

Yamashita, who became an assistant professor in mathematics at 23, was awarded for her work on mathematical applications to particle physics.

Tom Cruise brings his passion for the big screen to Cannes

Entertainment News May 19, 2022

Tom Cruise brings his passion for the big screen to Cannes

Tom Cruise flew into the Cannes Film Festival after a 30-year absence from the event. Elsewhere, a Russian director made a plea for peace.

A night to savor for Japan's restaurants at 2022 Asia's 50 Best awards

Food & Drink Apr 1, 2022

A night to savor for Japan's restaurants at 2022 Asia's 50 Best awards

by Robbie Swinnerton

It was a result for the ages: 11 restaurants from Japan made the cut, including eight in the top 20. If that wasn’t enough, the top prize went to Tokyo’s much loved Den.

'CODA' triumphs at Oscars as Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on stage

Entertainment News Mar 28, 2022

'CODA' triumphs at Oscars as Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on stage

Stars, streamer surprises and one shocking slap — the 94th Academy Awards.

Former Taiwanese legislative speaker receives Japanese honor

Asia Pacific Mar 9, 2022

Former Taiwanese legislative speaker receives Japanese honor

Wang Jin-pyng, a former leader of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun.

Children's book by Japan writer wins U.S. Batchelder Award

Books Jan 27, 2022

Children's book by Japan writer wins U.S. Batchelder Award

The book "Temple Alley Summer," originally published in Japanese as "Kimyōji yokochō no natsu" is a mysterious fantasy tale about the summer vacation of a ghost girl and her classmates.

Climate change and mRNA researchers named as Japan Prize winners

National / Science & Health Jan 25, 2022

Climate change and mRNA researchers named as Japan Prize winners

One winner, Christopher Field, developed a formula for calculating the transfer of carbon dioxide and water between plants and the atmosphere under various conditions.

Japan's 'Drive My Car' nominated for Golden Globe Awards

Film Dec 14, 2021

Japan's 'Drive My Car' nominated for Golden Globe Awards

Based on Haruki Murakami's short story, Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film has already picked up a number of awards.

80% of art professors and award judges in Japan are male, survey shows

National Dec 10, 2021

80% of art professors and award judges in Japan are male, survey shows

The survey highlights the gender imbalance in the field, which some critics say creates "a hotbed for harassment."

Japanese cellist Michiaki Ueno wins Geneva music competition

Music Oct 29, 2021

Japanese cellist Michiaki Ueno wins Geneva music competition

Ueno was formerly a student of Japanese cellist Hakuro Mori, professor at the Toho Gakuen School of Music in Tokyo.

Nobel laureate and baseball legend among top Japan cultural award recipients

National Oct 26, 2021

Nobel laureate and baseball legend among top Japan cultural award recipients

Nine people, including a kabuki actor and a tanka poet have been chosen to receive the Order of Culture accolade this year.

Recognizing the growing repression of the news media by governments

World Oct 9, 2021

Recognizing the growing repression of the news media by governments

In an era of increasing authoritarianism and swirling misinformation, Maria Ressa and Dmitri Muratov were honored for their work to hold leaders to account.

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