Japan's magnetically levitated vehicle train sets new speed record
Japan’s magnetically levitated (maglev) train has set a new speed record, hitting 366.61mph on a test track. Central Japan Railway Co., which is developing a vehicle that it sees as the long-distance, mass transportation system of the future, is aiming to break the 600km per hour (372.82mph) in more …
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Lewis Hamilton Did It Again
Remember when Hamilton did donuts in a rental R34 GT-R ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix last year? He’s back. Senna, Donington Park 1993. Schumacher, …
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Why I’m Never Taking a Tripod on Vacation Again
I’m never taking a tripod on vacation again. Last year I took a lightweight compact travel tripod to Japan but never used it once. This was because …
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Renesas starts operations at its Kofu Factory to boost production of power semiconductors
Renesas Electronics Corporation has commenced operations at its Kofu Factory in Kai City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Renesas plans to increase its …
Forklift Rams Into Lawson in Attempt to Steal ATM
According to the Global Peace Index, Japan is the ninth-safest country in the world. As such, theft is not exactly common practice on these shores, …
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Meet Tree Store / Naruse Inokuma Architects
This design was for a store in Ginza, newly opened by the sweets and cosmetics brand Meet Tree. This brand is managed by a lumber company in …