Japanese scientists say the operation to release a capsule from Japan's space probe Hayabusa2 is proceeding smoothly.
The project team of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, says the release of the capsule, believed to contain sand from the asteroid Ryugu, will take place at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Japan time, at 220,000 kilometers from Earth.
A Japanese civic group has urged the government to consider more options for the disposal of radioactive wastewater stored at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
The Citizens' Commission on Nuclear Energy, which offers advice on the country's nuclear policy, held an online news conference and issued a statement on Tuesday.
A nationwide group of Japanese fisheries has opposed releasing diluted radioactive wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the sea.
The group's president, Kishi Hiroshi, spoke at the 7th government hearing in Tokyo on Thursday.
Japan's Cabinet Office will announce preliminary data on gross domestic product in the April-to-June quarter shortly before 9 a.m. on Monday.
Many surveys conducted by private-sector research companies attribute a record shrinkage in the second quarter to the coronavirus.
Defense Minister Kono Taro says the US military in Japan will begin releasing details about the number of people infected with the coronavirus at military facilities in the country.
Infection cases have been confirmed among US military personnel in Okinawa Prefecture and elsewhere. But the cases had only been reported to some municipal governments.
SID bassist AKi will digitally release his new album "Collapsed Land" on June 17.
Yonezu Kenshi will release his fifth album "STRAY SHEEP" on August 5.
His last album "BOOTLEG" sold over 600,000 copies, and won the Grand Prix at the '10th CD Shop Awards' as well as Album of the Year Award at the '60th Japan Record Awards.' The upcoming album comes about two and a half years later, and it will contain a total of 15 songs including his previously released numbers "Lemon," "Uma to Shika," and his self-cover of "Paprika." The jacket cover seen above was illustrated by Yonezu himself.
Sony fans are eagerly awaiting the launch date for its latest flagship, the Xperia 1 II (Mark 2). Sony has been vague about the release date ever since it was announced – the official launch date is ‘late Spring'. We understand that a late May/early June has always been in the offing, which is why we were surprised when Japanese carrier NTT docomo flagged an April release date for Sony's flagship.
SixTONES have postponed the release of their second single "NAVIGATOR" (originally June 3 release).
According to Sony Music, the postponement was decided due to the fact that they aren't able to make the preparations for the CD release as well as the postponement of the song's tie-up anime 'Fugou Keiji Balance:UNLIMITED.'
Hamasaki Ayumi will release a 50-minute compilation video consisting of her live performances of "M" via YouTube on April 18 at 6:00 JST.
In this video, you can enjoy ten different performances from her year 2000 countdown live 'ayumi hamasaki count down live 2000-2001 A' to 2016's countdown live 'ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2016-2017 A: Just the beginning -20-.'
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu will upload her past live footage on YouTube until May 17.
This is a part of ASOBISYSTEM's project '#OuchiASOBI" to deliver entertainment that people can enjoy at home. From 'Doki Doki Waku Waku Pamyu Pamyu Revolution 2012 in Kira Kira Budokan' to 'JAPAMYU HALL TOUR 2018 Hoshikuzu no Cherry Martini,' fans will be able to enjoy 100 songs worth of live footage.
Kame to YamaP, a unit comprised of Kamenashi Kazuya (KAT-TUN) and Yamashita Tomohisa, have postponed the release of their new album "SI" due to the Emergency Declaration issued in Japan.
The postponement was decided "to consider the temporary closure of stores that sell CDs, DVD, and Blu-rays as well as the safety of fans who are asked to refrain from nonessential outings." The new release date will be announced later.
Shonan no Kaze will release their new album "Shonan no Kaze ~Shiho Senpu~" on May 20.
It's been about two years since the group released their last album "Shonan no Kaze ~Ichigo Ichie~." Their upcoming album will feature a total of 14 songs including the theme song for the PlayStation 4 software 'Ryu ga Gotoku 7: Hikari to Yami no Yukue.'
Shimizu Shota will release a digital single titled "416" on April 15.
"416" comes about 8 months since the singer released his last digital single "Breathe Again" last August. Apparently, there is a hidden meaning behind the title, which will be revealed on the release date.