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New report shows that China has overtaken the US in scientific research output

Japan’s science and technology ministry has revealed that China has overtaken the US as the world leader 'high impact' scientific studies. According to the report by Japan’s National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTP), which was ...

12 Aug 2022 at 11:50

Arts & Entertainment

Famed fashion designer dies aged 84

Issey Miyake, who built one of Japan’s biggest fashion brands and was known for his boldly sculpted, signature pleated pieces, has died at the age of 84. Miyake died on August 5 of liver cancer, Miyake Design Office said on Tuesday. Miyake ...

09 Aug 2022 at 12:51

National News

Trade mission to Asia represents 'critical opportunity' to promote Irish food - McConalogue

An upcoming agri-food trade mission to Asia represents "a critical opportunity" to further promote Irish food and drink products on the continent. That's according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, ...

29 Aug 2022 at 17:06

Soccer

'We cannot be overconfident' - Germany boss vows not to underestimate Spain after 7-0 win

Spain and Germany go head to head in World Cup Group E today (Sunday November 27), while Japan will look to make it back-to-back victories when they face Costa Rica. Belgium can book their place in the last 16 with victory over Morocco, ...

27 Nov 2022 at 12:46

Rugby

Kilkenny school players named in Ireland U19 squad for Japan tests

An Ireland U19 squad will prepare to face their Japanese counterparts at Lakelands this coming Wednesday, March 22. The Ireland U19s will play two fixtures against Japan with a different squad set to line out in the second fixture on ...

21 Mar 2023 at 09:57

Arts & Entertainment

Cillian Murphy's Oppenheimer finally premieres in Japan to emotional response

Oppenheimer has finally premiered in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers’ reactions ...

29 Mar 2024 at 11:03

Motoring

Multinational carmaker plans to pull out of Russia

Japanese carmaker Nissan has said it plans to sell its Russian operations to its local partner and withdraw from manufacturing there. The company said its executive committee approved the sale to Russia’s Central Research and ...

11 Oct 2022 at 15:21

National News

Taoiseach pays emotional visit to Singapore prison where uncle was held captive

The Taoiseach has described visiting a Singapore site where his uncle was held as a prisoner of war during the Second World War as an “emotional experience”. Micheal Martin toured Changi Chapel and Museum on Friday on the ...

22 Jul 2022 at 17:20

Arts & Entertainment

Creator of Yu-Gi-Oh! manga comic found dead at sea

Kazuki Takahashi, the creator of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga comic and trading card game, has died, apparently while snorkelling in south-western Japan. The body of Mr Takahashi, 60, was found on Wednesday floating about 300 ...

08 Jul 2022 at 10:34

Local News

Former Japan Prime Minster Shinzo Abe is shot dead

Shinzo Abe, a divisive arch-conservative who was Japan’s longest-serving prime minister and remained a powerful and influential politician after leaving office, has died after being shot during a campaign speech. He ...

08 Jul 2022 at 15:52

President Higgins laments ‘appalling’ murder of ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

National News

Irish president laments ‘appalling’ murder of ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Irish President Michael D Higgins has expressed his “deep condolences” to the Emperor of Japan at the “appalling” murder of former prime minister Shinzo Abe. “The fact that he fell victim to this most brutal of ...

09 Jul 2022 at 11:11

Northern Ireland

Irish president laments ‘appalling’ murder of ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

08 Jul 2022 at 22:04

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