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Japan to test using humanoid robots for airport ground operations
Kyodo News, Published on 28/04/2026
» Japan Airlines and GMO Internet Group said on Monday they will launch a demonstration experiment using humanoid robots to move passengers' luggage at Tokyo's Haneda airport in May, to verify their potential for achieving labour efficiency in ground handling operations.
Japan bathhouses in deep water as energy costs boil over
Kyodo News, Published on 27/04/2026
» Traditional public bathhouses in Japan are in deep water as soaring energy costs triggered by the Middle East oil supply disruptions threaten to extinguish the fires of a fading tradition, with some of them forced to shorten their hours or even shut their doors for good.
Deep-sea ‘golden orb’ mystery solved
The New York Times, Published on 25/04/2026
» Explorers sent a robot 2 miles under the ocean near Alaska to look for odd creatures, and unexpectedly struck gold.
Japan toughens power bank rules, banning charging, use during flights
Kyodo News, Published on 24/04/2026
» Stricter power bank rules for flights took effect on Friday in Japan, allowing each passenger to carry onboard no more than two and banning them from being used and charged during flights to reduce fire risk.
Haneda airport experiences traffic control glitch, flights delayed
Kyodo News, Published on 21/04/2026
» Haneda airport in Tokyo suffered a glitch in its air traffic control system on Tuesday morning, causing flight delays, the transport Ministry said.
M7.4 quake hits northeast Japan, 3m tsunami warning issued
Reuters, Kyodo News, Published on 20/04/2026
» TOKYO — A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 struck off Japan’s northeastern coast Monday afternoon, prompting tsunami warnings for multiple prefectures, authorities said.
New IC train card for foreign tourists to Japan to go on sale in May
Kyodo News, Published on 20/04/2026
» A new prepaid transport IC card for foreign tourists will go on sale in May to facilitate travel across Japan, Pasmo Co, an issuer of a widely used train card in the Tokyo area, has said.
Beijing humanoid half-marathon winner breaks human world record
Kyodo News, Published on 20/04/2026
» The winner of a half-marathon held on Sunday in Beijing featuring humanoid robots alongside amateur runners broke the human world record, finishing the race in 50 minutes, 26 seconds, as China showcased its rapid progress in robotics technology.
Iran declares Hormuz ‘completely open’
News Agencies, Published on 17/04/2026
» Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” to commercial shipping on Friday, as a ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon, raising hopes that two of the main obstacles to a US-Iran peace deal may have been cleared.
Japan's Alpine route opens, showcasing snow walls
Kyodo News, Published on 16/04/2026
» A sightseeing route that runs through the Tateyama mountain range in central Japan fully opened Wednesday for this year's tourist season, featuring tall snow walls.