• Nitrous oxide emissions set to rise in the Pacific Ocean
  
  The acidification of the Pacific Ocean in northern Japan is increasing the natural production rate of N2O, an ozone-depleting greenhouse gas.
  Science Daily.  Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:02:08 EST.
• Scientists develop glue that works underwater and could help to preserve marine environments
  
  The aquatic adhesive developed by Japanese experts sticks to materials including glass, metals and rocks - and works by harnessing the electric force between molecules to stick to surfaces.
  Daily Mail.  Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:02:49 GMT.
• Ribbon Deploys Emergency Calling Service for Colt Japan
  
  Ribbon Communication (RBBN) reinforces the long-term business relationship with Colt Japan by augmenting the latter's service capabilities across the country.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:48:00 GMT.
• Japanese Navy May Have Gained Tactical Edge With First Lithium-Ion Battery Submarines
  
  Japan is the first country to field lithium-ion batteries aboard submarines. Here's why that may provide a tactical advantage.
  By H I Sutton, Contributor.  Forbes.  Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:50:00 +0000.
• Stereotypes abound but ABC's Olympic blackout is a genuine lose-lose
  
  The response on both sides of the debate has been typically extreme but an ABC exodus from Tokyo 2020 would be a blow for audiences and athletes alike.
  Phil Lutton.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Tue, 12 Nov 2019 19:19:09 +1100.
• Laura Muir targets Glasgow Grand Prix boost for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
  
  Laura Muir hopes the addition of a world record to her British and European marks over 1000m in Glasgow can set herself up for next year's Olympics.
  BBC News.  Mon, 11 Nov 2019 19:07:36 GMT.
• 3 Design Wins for Smart Eye; New Japanese OEM
  
  STOCKHOLM, Nov. 11, 2019 -- Smart Eye will deliver Driver Monitoring System (DMS) to a new and existing car manufacturer (OEM). ...
  PR Newswire.  Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:11:00 +0000.
• South Korean market the only increase for U.S. furniture exports
  
  U.S. furniture exports fell in the first half of 2019, a situation fueled largely by Chinese retaliatory tariffs, but also softening demand in other major markets including Canada, Japan and the Middle East. ...
  Russell.  Furniture Today.  Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:45:10 +0000.
• Thousands Line Up To See Japan's Emperor
  
  Tens of thousands of people lined up on a 5-kilometer stretch in central Tokyo Sunday to catch a rare glimpse of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako.
  Voice of America.  Sun, 10 Nov 2019 07:10:47 -0500.
• Japan's Emperor Naruhito: Festival celebrates enthronement
  
  Tens of thousands gather in Tokyo to celebrate the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito.
  BBC News.  Sun, 10 Nov 2019 02:12:36 GMT.
• Japanese automaker Honda cuts profit outlook as sales slip
  
  TOKYO (AP) - Honda has become the latest automaker to report weaker earnings as global demand softens. ...
  Yuri Kageyama.  Washington Times.  Fri, 08 Nov 2019 06:58:40 -0500.
• Japanese car giant Honda cuts profit outlook as sales slip
  
  Honda has become the latest car maker to report weaker earnings as global demand softens.
  Irish Independent.  Fri, 08 Nov 2019 09:01:51 +0000.
• Thursday's Sports in Brief
  
  OLYMPICS MOSCOW (AP) - Russia hardened its line on a doping issue which could threaten the country's participation at next year's Tokyo Olympics. ...
  The Associated Press.  Washington Times.  Fri, 08 Nov 2019 02:51:13 -0500.
• These Japanese Sandwiches Are Taking Over L.A.
  
  These delicious Japanese sandwiches are taking over L.A.!
  Ccg.  ABC News.  Thu, 07 Nov 2019 22:38:36 +0000.
• Study: USA, China, Japan and Korea to Dominate 5G
  
  China, the United States, Japan and Korea will account for more than half of the world's subscribers to super-fast 5G mobile networks by 2025, leaving Europe lagging, a study showed on Thursday. ...
  Newsmax.  Thu, 07 Nov 2019 06:50:34 EDT.
• Japanese Spider-Man seems headed for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel - CNET
  
  Producer Phil Lord tells a fan that the Japanese version of the web-slinger has already been designed.
  Sean Keane.  CNET.  Wed, 06 Nov 2019 12:36:00 +0000.
• Japanese Spider-Man will apparently be in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel - CNET
  
  Producer Phil Lord told a fan that the Japanese version of the web-slinger has already been designed.
  Sean Keane.  CNET.  Wed, 06 Nov 2019 12:14:07 +0000.
• Canadian women's Olympic field hockey hopes dashed in shootout
  
  Canada suffered heartbreak in an Olympic women's field hockey qualifier Sunday, losing 4-3 to Ireland in a penalty shootout with a berth in the 2020 Tokyo Games on the line.
  CBC News.  Sun, 3 Nov 2019 16:18:01 EST.
• Controversial Pesticides Are Suspected Of Starving Fish
  
  New evidence from Japan's Lake Shinji suggests that the widely used family of pesticides called neonicotinoids, already controversial for harming pollinators, could pose risks to fish as well.
  Dan Charles.  NPR.  Sat, 02 Nov 2019 07:57:00 -0400.
• Fire Ravages Japanese Heritage Site Shuri Castle
  
  The castle, first built more than 500 years ago, was seen as a symbol of the dynamic Ryukyu Kingdom
  Smithsonian.  Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:18:06 +0000.

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