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Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave’ print sells for a record $2.76 million
Katsuskika Hokusais’s ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’, sold for $2.76 million (roughly £2.26 million) at Christie’s Auction House in New York.
‘Sushi terrorism’ pranks in Japan causes outrage
For those who want to see these things for yourselves; a Singaporean news group has a short video showing some of what’s been unfolding.
Japanese families to receive 1 million yen to relocate from Tokyo
Starting off the new year, the Japanese government is trying to tackle the population crisis by offering 1 million yen per child to relocate from Tokyo.
Traditional Japanese dance becomes UNESCO ‘intangible cultural heritage’
41 traditional Japanese dance routines have officially become part of UNESCO’s ‘intangible cultural heritage’ following a meeting in Morocco.
Japan begins carbon trading trial scheme
This week, Japan unveils its new carbon trading trial scheme that intends to keep the country heading towards its climate goals.
Is the Fukushima disaster nearing a conclusion?
Recently, parts of the town of Futaba within Fukushima has been given the ‘all clear’ to re-enter. Also, water stored in the Daiichi power plant is to be released.
Self-driving vending machine trialled in Japan
Japan begins finding it’s own use for new self-driving technology, in the form of a vending machine on wheels.
Japanese researchers announce artificial gravity is in the works
Japanese researchers have announced a proposal that could see artificial gravity become a reality in the future.
The Japan electricity shortage combining with increasing temperatures
Japan is facing an electricity crisis which has been highlighted by the roasting temperatures currently affecting the country.
The great Japan reopening
Japan has begun reopening its borders once more, but what changes have been made? and what are the requirements for traveling?