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Android Auto update coming this summer with new and enhanced features

There's an Android Auto update that will be rolling out this summer, and it brings a number of small but meaningful changes to the interface.Starting with the more basic added functions, Google's announcement says you'll now be able to personalize the launch screen directly from your phone. We're not sure...

2022 Honda Civic First Drive Review | Firmer familiar ground

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The 2022 Honda Civic is the latest generation of a car that's been around for decades, and that now enters its 11th generation. Like all those that came before, the idea is simple: an affordable, practical car should not just be endured, but enjoyed, and while...

2003-2006 Subaru Baja | Used Vehicle Spotlight

In case you hadn't noticed, there's a resurgence of interesting new car-based pickup trucks about to hit the market. The Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz are set to join the Honda Ridgeline to offer unique takes on the softer, more manageable truck formula. But history is actually full of...

Toyota teases 'i-Force Max' engine destined for the 2022 Tundra

Toyota continued its excruciatingly slow-drip tease of the 2022 Tundra Tuesday by releasing an image of the new half-ton's engine cover, confirming rumors of the new "iForce MAX" engine designation that were prompted by a trademark filing discovered in 2020. To call Toyota's accompanying information "sparse" would be drastically overselling it...

Honda Ridgeline takes fourth consecutive class victory at Baja 500

Over the weekend, the Honda Ridgeline captured its fourth consecutive class win at the legendary Baja 500 off-road race. It was actually the fifth such win for the Honda team in the past six years.As expected, the heavily modified competition rig doesn't have much in common with the Ridgeline truck...

2022 Subaru Ascent Onyx Edition priced at $37,995

After a light teaser last week, Subaru has revealed the 2022 Ascent Onyx Edition in all its glory. The new trim level for Subaru's three-row crossover lands smack dab in the middle of the grade hierarchy – above Base and Premium, but below Limited and Touring – and comes with...

2022 Subaru Ascent Gets Onyx Edition Because There Aren't Enough Blacked Out Models
Following a teaser last week, Subaru has introduced the 2022 Ascent Onyx Edition.
Subaru Forester gets more chiseled design
Launched in 2018, the fifth-generation Subaru Forester received a round of visual updates and a handful of other improvements in its home country of Japan. These changes will likely find…

Canon Patents A Gimbal With An Interchangeable Lens System

There are many gimbals in the market today, and for the most part, they’re sold separately from the camera. This...

Nintendo Rolls Out A Hospital-Friendly Console

For those unfamiliar, the Starlight Nintendo console was actually rolled out back in 2019 where it was initially available at...

Seasonal Greetings from Xperia Blog

We wanted to wish all of our readers a wonderful and restful break over Christmas and New Year. Those interested...

Toyota Unveils Their e-Palette Self-Driving Shuttles

These are like mini buses that can fetch as many as 20 passengers at a time. They are transparent and...

Osaka, Nishikori secure spots for Tokyo Olympics

The latest world rankings show that Japanese tennis stars Osaka Naomi and Nishikori Kei have secured places for the Tokyo Olympics.The singles rankings announced on Monday reflect the results of the French Open that ended on Sunday.

'Attack on Titan' recycling box unveiled in Oita

A recycling box in the shape of the man-eating giant from the popular manga series "Attack on Titan" has been set up in a city in southwestern Japan. The series has been published in 21 countries and regions, and more than 100 million copies of the books have been sold.People can throw their used cans and plastic bottles in the...

IOC: 80% of athletes, coaches to be vaccinated
The International Olympic Committee says about 80 percent of athletes and coaches participating in the Tokyo Olympics will have been vaccinated by the opening of the Games.The announcement followed the second day of an online IOC board meeting on Wednesday. The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics…
Traffic control begins near Olympic stadium
Traffic control has been put in place in the vicinity of the National Stadium in Tokyo in preparation for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.The measure is necessary for Games organizers to install security equipment and other systems in advance of the events.
Minister urges vigilance for attacks on Olympics
Japan's Justice Minister has ordered the heads of public security intelligence bureaus across the country to gather information to protect the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics from terrorism and cyberattacks.Kamikawa Yoko convened an online meeting on Monday ahead of the Olympics that are set to begin…
Gymnast Uchimura Kohei picked for 4th Olympics
Multiple Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Uchimura Kohei has been picked to represent Japan in the men's horizontal bar event at the Tokyo Olympics -- his fourth straight summer Games.The 32-year-old provisionally secured his spot through a points-based qualification system for individual events following his performance…
Panel head recommends scaling down Olympic events
The head of the Japanese government's advisory panel on the coronavirus has repeated his view that it is "not normal" for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games to be held during the pandemic, and the events should be scaled down for a successful outcome.Omi Shigeru…

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Japan to lift state of emergency except Okinawa

Japan's government is considering lifting the coronavirus state of emergency currently issued for 10 prefectures except Okinawa.It also plans to...

Govt.: Cap major event attendance at 10,000

Japan's government is set to cap attendance at major events at 10,000 as a transitional measure when it lifts a...

Tokyo reports week-on-week increase of new cases
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 501 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Wednesday.The figure is up 61 from a week ago, for the first week-on-week increase since Saturday.
Japan's Diet ordinary session closes
The ordinary session of Japan's Diet has closed, with a general election on the horizon.Opposition parties had sought to extend the session -- and launched a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide's cabinet. Their efforts failed.
Japan to introduce JIS certificate for face masks
The Japanese government plans to create a national quality standard for face masks.The introduction of Japanese Industrial Standards, or JIS, for face masks aims to help consumers choose safe products and limit the spread of highly transmissible coronavirus variants.
Japan mulls transition from state of emergency
The Japanese government is expected to decide on Thursday what to do about the coronavirus state of emergency declared in Tokyo and nine other prefectures.The emergency measure is set to end Sunday. Officials are considering lifting the declaration in prefectures where infection trends are improving, and transition to a quasi-emergency that will involve more focused steps to contain the virus.

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GOHAN LAB Steak of lean beef: Sugar turns meat brown, enhancing aroma, flavor

When cooking steak at home, lean meat is a recommended choice. Parts labeled as "beef round" ("momo") or "rump" ("rampu") are lean meat fit for steak. While the round is simple and light, the rump covering the hip to the rump is richer and softer.

Japanese Dessert Trends You Should Know About

The bubble tea craze has taken Japan by storm — so much so that it was even one of the symbols featured by a doll maker in Tokyo who represented Japan’s trending topics through ornate hina dolls. It comes as no surprise, then, that tapioca was named the country's Dish of the Year in 2019.

Pork belly and potato sandwich a popular breakfast item in Peru
Those yet to experience the pleasure of Peruvian dishes may be surprised to learn that restaurants in Lima were named the world's sixth and seventh best last year. Two eateries in the country's capital earned spots on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list compiled by a British magazine last year, proving Peruvian cuisine is something not to be missed if you're…
Guests enjoy Japanese cuisine in court banquet
International guests at Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony have been served Japanese cuisine at a court banquet.The first of four "Kyoen-no-gi" banquets started just after 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday at the Imperial Palace.
Milan pasta with tomato sauce has a simple but profound flavor
In a mansion standing in a prime location in Milan, a servant polishes silver tableware while a personal chef shows off his skills for the epicurean family that calls it home. It's not a scene from a film, but a snippet out of the daily life that chef Tetsuo Ota experienced in his early 30s. At that time, Ota, who is…
Rice and bamboo shoots, sweet yet bitter, heralds arrival of spring
Although it was not quite in season yet, the freshly parboiled bamboo shoot tasted amazingly sweet. The subtle tang in the aftertaste suggested the arrival of spring. Rice cooked with large pieces of bamboo shoots, complete with the vivid young leaf buds of Japanese pepper, is also a feast for the eyes.
Fried tofu pouch with green onion from the fabled fields of Kyoto
Kujo green onions grow lushly on a patch of land in a residential area in Kyoto's Ukyo Ward. The field is owned by Genichi Nagasawa, 65, a farmer who produces Kyoyasai (heirloom vegetables of Kyoto) as well as daikon radish, turnips and other produce through organic farming.

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MARTIAL ARTS/ Mighty Mouse, Alvarez set for Japan debuts

LOS ANGELES--Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez will make their One Championship debuts at the mixed martial arts promotion's first show in Japan on March 31. One Championship on Wednesday revealed several...

Kamen Joshi’s Nanaka Kawamura wins mixed martial arts match at Deep Jewels 18

Kamen Joshi member Nanaka Kawamura won her mixed martial arts match at the Deep Jewels 18 fighting event on December 3.Kawamura is the first active idol to participate in this...

Asahi buys Fuller's beer business for $327 million

LONDON--Japanese brewer Asahi is buying the beer business of Britain's Fuller Smith & Turner's for 250 million pounds ($327 million), in a deal that includes its flagship London Pride.The deal...

Imperial Guard members show determination in Tokyo parade

About 250 Imperial Guard Headquarters members paraded solemnly through central Tokyo on Jan. 25 with unwavering determination ahead of the upcoming historical events in accordance with Emperor Akihito's abdication of...

Music fans enjoy drive-in festival near Tokyo

Music fans have had a rare opportunity to enjoy a live concert during the coronavirus outbreak at a drive-in festival in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo.Six groups performed at Sunday's festival in Nagara Town that was organized by an event-planning firm in Tokyo.

Music group counts droplets by instrument

A Japanese classical music promotion group has measured how droplets spread during a performance, saying that the findings will help concerts return to how they were before the coronavirus pandemic.The group made up of orchestras and music-related organizations conducted an experiment at a laboratory last month on 12 types of instruments including the trumpet and the French horn.

Can Nishikido Ryo's English skills improve in 6 months? Akanishi Jin takes on the challenge

A new project called 'AlterNative English' has started on N/A's (Nishikido Ryo and Akanishi Jin) official YouTube channel.

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Voice actors such as Kensho Ono, Atsushi Tamaru, and Nobunaga Shimazaki participating in the new idol project 'STATION IDOL LATCH!'

A completely new idol project "STATION IDOL LATCH!" in which the characters of station staff at each station on the Yamanote Line play an active role as idols after business hours, will start with the supervision and cooperation of East Japan Railway Company. Recently, the teaser video of the project has been lifted with the participation of gorgeous voice actors...

Aimyon reveals live footage for 'Harunohi'

Aimyon has revealed the live footage for "Harunohi" as well as the off-shot movie from her live DVD & Blu-ray 'AIMYON TOUR 2019 -SIXTH SENSE STORY- IN YOKOHAMA ARENA' to drop on July 8.

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