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MEMORY

JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Oct 19, 2015
UNESCO strikes political nerve with Nanking Massacre documents
A fierce battle is raging over UNESCO's stewardship of history.
JAPAN
Oct 13, 2015
Tokyo mulls cutting UNESCO funding after U.N. body registers Nanking Massacre documents
The U.N. body's acceptance of Beijing's documents on the Nanking Massacre prompts Tokyo to consider reducing or discontinuing funds.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Jan 23, 2015
Japan, Korea scholars join hands on history in fence-mending bid
Researchers in Japan and South Korea are working together to file a joint request to get historic materials documenting the Korean missions to Japan placed in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register to help improve the strained diplomatic relationship.
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 18, 2014
Electric jolt to the brain boosts memory: study
Electrically stimulating a portion of the brain that coordinates the way the mind works can enhance memory and improve learning, according to a study that may lead to a new way to treat cognitive disorders.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 23, 2014
Toshiba may seek more than $1 billion in SK Hynix chip lawsuit
Toshiba Corp. said it may increase the damages it is seeking from SK Hynix Inc. over claims the South Korean semiconductor maker wrongfully acquired information related to memory chips.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 21, 2014
SK Hynix says Toshiba wants ¥109 billion in flash memory lawsuit
South Korea's SK Hynix Inc said Monday that rival Toshiba Corp is seeking ¥109.15 billion in damages in a lawsuit filed over the suspected leak of NAND flash memory chip technology.
Haneda Airport security staff arrested over theft
Tokyo police have arrested a 21-year-old security inspector at Haneda Airport after he allegedly stole cash from a passenger during a baggage inspection.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
SDF spots China’s biggest aircraft carrier for first time
The Fujian aircraft carrier is seen in Shanghai in May 2024 as it leaves for its first sea trial.
White House threatens broad crackdown on liberal groups
FBI Director Kash Patel (right) listens to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.

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