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A laboratory in Japan is developing a potentially life-saving industrial robot that allows its operator, via virtual reality, to grasp and lift heavy objects as if using their own hands.

Thais armed with swords, shields and magic potions battled to glory at the world’s largest cosplay competition, grabbing four prizes in Japan at the weekend.

Swimmers have been warned to stay away from dolphins in Fukui Prefecture in the wake of attacks on people by what is possibly a single male Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin, a species that usually lives in warm waters.

An increasing number of restaurant chains are serving meat substitutes that use plant-based ingredients as the alternatives are attracting attention as low-calorie, high-protein food amid increasing health awareness among consumers.

Thai Airways International (THAI) has said it is adjusting its flight path to Japan and South Korea to avoid the airspace over Taiwan and will instead fly over the Philippines.

A test run of tuk-tuks — three-wheel motor vehicles widely used in Southeast Asia — is being conducted in Oarai, Iabaraki Prefecture, in the hopes of vehicle boosting tourism.

A pancake, which is made to be eaten “in 10 minutes,” has attracted sweet lovers nationwide. The unique dessert is available at a cafe in Oenosato Natural Farm, in the Tottori prefectural town of Yazu.

Japan like many countries has been hit by heatwaves this summer with humans and pets suffering alike. To help dogs that can't shed their fur coats to stay cool, a Tokyo clothing maker and veterinarians have teamed up to create a wearable fan just for dogs and even cats.

A draft proposal by the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry (METI) to lift the ban on sports betting has caused a stir in Japan. While there are those who accept the idea that it will help revitalize the sports industry, others argue that such a move should not be rushed and that it could lead to match-fixing and encourage the development of gambling addictions.

The application of digital innovations and technology is necessary to boost supply chain liquidity, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Friday.

Japanese police have alerted multiple semiconductor firms in the country that a staff member of Russia’s Trade Representation has been in contact with their employees, according to investigative officials.

The government is calling on Japanese multinational MinebeaMitsumi Inc to manufacture semiconductors that can be used to bolster Thailand’s budding electric vehicle (EV) industry.