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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kanto Region
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Kanto Region

On Friday evening, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit Japan’s Kanto region, registering a lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale. The earthquake’s epicenter was located in western Kanagawa Prefecture, and it struck at a depth of 10 kilometers. Fortunately, there was no tsunami threat associated with this quake. This recent quake follows a more powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan earlier. The 7.1 earthquake led to a tsunami warning for several regions. Authorities are still assessing the damage and monitoring potential risks. PM Cancels Trip Amid ‘Megaquake’ Warning In response to these events, Japan’s Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, has canceled his planned trip to Central Asia this weekend. Experts have warned of an increased risk of a "megaquake" occurring off Ja...
Japan Develops World’s First 6G Device, 20x Faster than 5G
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Japan Develops World’s First 6G Device, 20x Faster than 5G

Japan's telecommunications companies introduced an ultra-fast wireless device for the next generation of the internet, called 6G. This device can move data much quicker than 5G, which is the current fastest wireless technology.  This latest device can send data at 100 gigabits per second (Gbps), which is about 20 times faster than 5G. Moreover, it maintains this swift data transfer over distances of up to 330 feet (100 meters). Four Japanese companies work together to fulfill this project. They are DOCOMO, NTT Corporation, NEC Corporation, and Fujitsu. These companies started working on this technology back in 2021. Their vision was to make 6G technology common in the future.  Also See: South Korea Creates Super Hot ‘Artificial Sun’ for Energy Role of Companies Each of...
Fujikawaguchiko hides Mount Fuji from rude tourists!
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Fujikawaguchiko hides Mount Fuji from rude tourists!

A town in Japan called Fujikawaguchiko is famous for its beautiful view of Mount Fuji, a giant mountain that looks like a pointy hat. Lots of tourists visit to see this amazing sight, but some make a mess there. Because of this, the town is building a giant screen to block the view of Mount Fuji! They hope this will stop rude tourists from visiting. Fujikawaguchiko, a charming town in Japan known for its stunning views of Mount Fuji, is making headlines for an unusual reason. The town is building a big black screen along a sidewalk to block the view of the famous mountain. Why? Because some tourists have been causing trouble. Residents have been upset with the behavior of some visitors. They've been littering, crossing busy roads without care, ignoring traffic rules, and even trespa...
Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama Passes Away at 68
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Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama Passes Away at 68

Akira Toriyama unfortunately passed away on March 8, 2024, at the age of 68. His death was attributed to acute subdural hematoma. Moreover, his legacy as the creator of Dragon Ball, a globally influential manga and anime, is sure to live on. On March 8, 2024, Akira Toriyama, the talented artist behind the beloved "Dragon Ball" series and other popular anime, passed away at the age of 68. His studio announced the heartbreaking news, revealing that Toriyama died from a blood clot in his brain on March 1. Toriyama's "Dragon Ball" manga series, which began in 1984, has been cherished by fans worldwide. The series makes a profit by selling millions of copies and inspiring animated TV shows, video games, and films. Despite his immense success, Toriyama remained humble and dedicated to his...
Hisashi Ouchi, Who Was Exposed To Highest Level Of Radiation
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Hisashi Ouchi, Who Was Exposed To Highest Level Of Radiation

Hisashi Ouchi was a Japanese nuclear plant worker who was exposed to the highest level of radiation ever recorded on a human being. He received an estimated 17 sieverts (Sv) of radiation during a criticality accident at the Tokaimura nuclear plant in Japan on September 30, 1999. This was about 17,000 times the maximum annual permissible exposure level set by the government. In September 1999, Hisashi Ouchi, a 35-year-old former high school rugby player from Japan, faced an unimaginable ordeal at a nuclear fuel-processing plant. Ouchi and two colleagues were working on purifying uranium oxide when a criticality accident occurred, releasing a dangerous amount of radiation. The workers, lacking experience with such highly enriched uranium, unintentionally overfilled a tank, leading to ...