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The Japan TimesA gas container using a technology developed by Japanese Nobel Prize winner Susumu Kitagawa is drawing attention for its ability to transport gas more efficiently than conventional gas cylinders. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/08/japan/science-health/japan-nobel-winner-gas-container/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #gas #susumukitagawa #nobelprize #chemistry
The Japan TimesFrench police raided the offices of Elon Musk’s social media network X on Tuesday, and prosecutors ordered the tech billionaire to face questions in a widening investigation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/04/tech/paris-cybercrime-x-musk/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #france #ai #elonmusk #socialmedia #deepfakes #grok
The Japan TimesFrench prosecutors have requested a five-year ban on running for public office for far-right leader Marine Le Pen in her appeal over the misuse of European Union funds, but said this should not be enforced immediately. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/04/world/politics/france-public-office-ban-le-pen/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #marinelepen #france #nationalrally
The Japan TimesIf you are still frying your eggs "over easy," you are cooking them wrong. Learn how the Japanese do it. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/03/food-drink/double-sesame-crusted-eggs-recipe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #shoyu #vegetarian
The Japan TimesAn Australian woman has died after her backpack got caught on a ski lift on a Japanese mountain, which left her suspended in midair after she attempted to disembark. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/03/japan/australia-ski-lift-death/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #australia #japanesepolice #wintersports #nagano #hospitals
The Japan TimesA cable car intended to carry spectators to the women's Olympic Alpine skiing events in Cortina will not be ready in time, prompting Games organizers to request school closures in the area. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/olympics/2026/02/01/cortina-cable-car-construction/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #olympics #2026milanocortinaolympics #cortinad039ampezzo #italy
The Japan TimesPremium water is a $400 million business in India and is growing bigger as its wealthy see it as a new status symbol that fits in with a spreading wellness craze. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/31/asia-pacific/society/india-luxury-symbol-water/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #society #india #water #health #wealth
The Japan TimesNasa Hataoka nabbed four of her seven birdies on the back nine to card a 6-under-par 66 and take a one-shot lead over a group headlined by top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul at the LPGA Tournament of Champions on Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/01/30/more-sports/nasa-hataoka-season-opener-lead/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #nasahataoka #jeenothitikul #lpgatournamentofchampions
The Japan TimesLosses tied to floods in Southeast Asia may grow as much as tenfold in the coming years due to the rise of extreme weather events, according to insurance broker Willis Towers Watson. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/01/30/climate-change/flood-loss-southeast-asia-risks/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #southeastasia #floods #climatechange
The Japan TimesThe head of the University of Tokyo Hospital has stepped down to take responsibility following a series of bribery scandals involving staff at the institution. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/28/japan/crime-legal/university-of-tokyo-hospital-head-resign-scandal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #universityoftokyo #corruption #medicine #marijuana #drugs #cosmetics #japancosmeticassociation