• Here and gone: Outbound comets are likely of alien origin
  
  Astronomers at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) have analyzed the paths of two objects heading out of the Solar System forever and determined that they also most likely originated from outside of the Solar System. ...
  Science Daily.  Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:43:29 EST.
• SoftBank to invest $40 billion for new Indonesia capital
  
  JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Japan's SoftBank is offering to invest $30 billion to $40 billion in the development of a new Indonesian capital, an official said Friday. ...
  Edna Tarigan.  Washington Times.  Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:01:19 -0500.
• The campaign to redefine 'Chinese restaurant syndrome'
  
  A Japanese firm is urging the oldest dictionary publisher in the US to update its definition of 'Chinese restaurant syndrome', as it leads a campaign to resurrect MSG's reputation.
  Sydney Morning Herald.  Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:24:00 +1100.
• Japanese minister begins paternity leave after son's birth
  
  Shinjiro Koizumi, son of an ex-prime minister, said he hopes to open debate on issue that remains sensitive in Japan.
  Al Jazeera.  Fri, 17 Jan 2020 07:22:08 GMT.
• Japanese scientists search for hard-to-detect 'silent quakes' hoping they'll predict larger ones
  
  Hoping to predict large earthquakes, researchers from The University of Tokyo and Japan Coast Guard have developed a way to monitor 'silent earthquakes' below the ocean.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:25:55 +0000.
• 'Sars-family' virus claims second victim in China
  
  The death in the outbreak epicentre of Wuhan comes as Japan confirms its first case of the coronavirus.
  BBC News.  Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:33:04 GMT.
• Japan confirms coronavirus case in man who recently returned from China
  
  The man developed a cough while still in China, and later tested positive for the virus while hospitalized in Japan.
  Alexandria Hein.  Fox News.  Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:43:13 GMT.
• Patient in Japan infected with new coronavirus from China
  
  Japan confirms first infection from new coronavirus in a man returning from Wuhan, China.
  CBC News.  Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:18:52 EST.
• Why Olympic Protest Ban Is Both Hypocritical And Self-Defeating
  
  The IOC has released a set of guidelines telling outlining which political demonstrations are not allowed at Tokyo 2020. In doing so, they have shot themselves in the foot.
  By Joshua Law, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:53:19 +0000.
• Japan Confirms Case of Coronavirus Behind Outbreak in China
  
  Japanese man second confirmed case reported outside of China this week.
  Voice of America.  Thu, 16 Jan 2020 07:05:21 -0500.
• Roica EF fibre gains Global Recycled Standard
  
  Roica, the premium stretch fibre brand of Japan's Asahi Kasei, has had its EF fibre certified to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS).
  Just Style.  Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:35:00 GMT.
• Cedartree Hotels Will Open Its First US Property in Hillsboro, Oregon
  
  Cedartree Hotel will offer guests an exquisite Japanese-style hotel experience featuring a variety of unique Japanese amenities, a full-service restaurant, state-of-the-art conference rooms and comfortable guest rooms. ...
  Hsyndicate.  Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:27:07 +0200.
• In pictures: Tokyo at night
  
  Liam Wong's dramatic pictures of night-time Tokyo.
  BBC News.  Thu, 16 Jan 2020 00:09:10 GMT.
• Bose is closing all retail locations in North America, Europe, Australia and Japan - CNET
  
  The move is due to "the dramatic shift to online shopping."
  Abrar Al-heeti.  CNET.  Wed, 15 Jan 2020 23:32:00 +0000.
• Toyota Supra 2.0L Turbo lands in Europe, is the US next? - Roadshow
  
  So far, the turbo-four has only been offered in Japan and Australia.
  Sean Szymkowski.  CNET.  Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:49:00 +0000.
• Israel's unlikely Olympic baseball team dreams big for Japan
  
  TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - As a baseball-crazed kid growing up in Miami, Danny Valencia dreamed of playing in the Major Leagues. The thought of heading to the Olympics, for a foreign country no less, never crossed his mind. ...
  Aron Heller.  Washington Times.  Wed, 15 Jan 2020 01:02:55 -0500.
• Aly Raisman confirms she will not compete in 2020 Tokyo Olympics
  
  The Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman shared a moving post about her decision to not compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
  ABC News.  Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:39:41 -0500.
• Delta's Innovative 8K Projection Technology Displays the Beauty of Future Art in Stunning Detail at VIP Night
  
  TOKYO, Jan. 14, 2020 -- Actively expanding new applications for 8K projection technology, Delta Electronics held a VIP Night event this evening at the Mori Tower in Tokyo, Japan. ...
  PR Newswire.  Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0000.
• Is WisdomTree Japan SmallCap Dividend Fund (DFJ) a Strong ETF Right Now?
  
  Smart Beta ETF report for DFJ
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:59:00 GMT.
• The Oldest Person in the World Turns 117
  
  Kane Tanaka of Japan is a rare supercentenarian, or person above the age of 110
  Smithsonian.  Thu, 09 Jan 2020 17:57:57 +0000.

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