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Japan's high-tech toilets, known for their warm seats and precision spray technology, are becoming popular worldwide, especially in the United States. Japanese company TOTO, a pioneer in electric bidets, has seen a surge in overseas sales, with revenue doubling since 2012. The COVID-19 pandemic has also contributed to the increased demand for bidet toilets as consumers seek alternatives to toilet paper. However, US competitors are challenging Japanese brands in the bidet market. Meanwhile, the Philippines is experiencing a brain drain in the cybersecurity sector, with a surge in cyber attacks highlighting the country's digital security skills gap. The government has launched a cybersecurity strategy to strengthen defenses, but industry analysts warn of shortages of skilled cybersecurity professionals. The shortage of cybersecurity professionals is a global issue, with around 4 million vacancies worldwide. The Philippines faces domestic shortages due to migration and inadequate training opportunities. The government is taking steps to boost recruitment and improve training programs in cybersecurity. [Extracted from the article]

Japan's high-tech toilets, known for their warm seats and precision spray technology, are becoming popular worldwide, especially in the United States. Japanese company TOTO, a pioneer in electric bidets, has seen a surge in overseas sales, with revenue doubling since 2012. The COVID-19 pandemic has also contributed to the increased demand for bidet toilets as consumers seek alternatives to toilet paper. However, US competitors are challenging Japanese brands in the bidet market. Meanwhile, the Philippines is experiencing a brain drain in the cybersecurity sector, leading to a skills gap. The country has seen a rise in cyber threats and digital intrusions, prompting the government to launch a cybersecurity strategy. However, the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals and inadequate training opportunities pose challenges to addressing the issue. Globally, there is a shortage of cybersecurity professionals, with around 4 million vacancies worldwide. Developing countries are particularly affected by this shortage. [Extracted from the article]

An interview with photographer Earl Carter is presented. He reflects on his upbringing in Melbourne, early exposure to photography in Japan, and his lifelong dedication to the craft. He discusses his diverse portfolio, emphasizing the importance of understanding light and experimentation in capturing subjects naturally, particularly in the realm of Australian food photography.

The article reports on the Japanese government's roll out of toilet papers for smartphones in lavatories at Narita International Airport in December 2016. The article reports on the Japanese government's roll out of toilet papers for smartphones in lavatories at Narita International Airport in December 2016.

Reports on the merger between Japanese paper manufacturers New Oji Paper Co. and Honshu Paper Co.

TOKYO -- It is the second wild boardroom drama to shake up corporate Japan in days: the country's leading tissue maker, Daio Paper, said on Friday that it would file a criminal complaint against its former chairman, accusing him of illicitly borrowing $140 million in company money and channeling some of it to a Las Vegas casino company. The controversy provides yet another lens into the seemingly free-wheeling behavior -- and disregard for corporate governance -- still seen among top management at some of Japan's leading companies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the tissue papers manufactured by Nakabayshi K.K. by recycling research papers and other documents from the University of Tokyo in Japan. The company produces at least 1,000 rolls of toilet paper a month for the university. The toilet paper is not for sale and is only use at the university. Its logo bears the words recycled toilet paper.

The article reports that the coronavirus pandemic is exposing how Japan is unable to work from home due to its work traditions and company culture. Topics covered include the reason middle managers in Japan's team-oriented workplaces are hesitant to allow employees to work from home, the response of Japanese companies on the sudden need for social distancing and the effort of the government to urge companies and local government offices to move their functions online even before the pandemic.

Discusses the hard work and study it takes to become a lawyer in Japan. Examples of persons trying to pass exam; Number of persons who take test every year; Differences in settling disputes between Amercans, and Japanese.

This article reports on the effect of an erroneous stock order by brokerage firm Nikko Citigroup Ltd. for paper maker Nippon Paper Group Inc. on the company's share prices in Japan.

Reports on the holding of a survey of the Japanese photographic film and paper market by Japan's Fair Trade Commission due to a dispute over practices by Eastman Kodak Co. and Fuji Photo Film. Commission's recognition of the oligopolistic structures in the markets; Kodak chairman George Fisher's call for the United States to take action against Japan for its refusal to negotiate on the dispute.

Reports that Tokyo, Japan subway operators decided to supply toilet tissue for their commuters. Reason why its was previously discontinued.

The article reports that Japan's Defense Ministry has warned that China's military power is gaining on Taiwan and that Taipei's qualitative superiority of fighting forces may soon be lost, posing a threat to stability in the region. The ministry also expressed concern over neighboring North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile programs as a serious threat against the peace and stability of Northeast Asia.

The article reports on the live-fire military drill along the southeast coast of China. The military exercise is considered as the country's response to the 2013 Defense White Paper issued by Japan identifying the country and North Korea as major regional challenges to the security of Japan. The country calls Japan to stop provoking it with regards to the disputed Senkaku islands.

The article reports that the Japanese Defense Ministry has officially warned of the growing power of China's military. The white paper released by the agency on national defense states that China has been modernizing its military forces, with total defense spending rapidly and continuously increasing. The report warned that senior Chinese military officials have said that possession of an aircraft carrier, and maritime activities in the sea surrounding Japan have been intensifying.

Discusses how Maspro Denkoh Corp.'s president, Takashi Hashiyama, had Christie's International and Sotheby's Holdings play a game of rock, paper, scissors to determine which he would hire to auction off Maspro's collection of Impressionist paintings. How Takashi resorted to the game, a popular way to make arbitrary decisions in Japan, after the two auctioneers presented similar proposals; Frustration of the auctioneers, who poured money into the proposals; Victory of Christie's in the game.

Focuses on the art collection of Maspro Denkoh Corporation, an electronics company based outside of Nagoya, Japan. Worth of the collection; Decision-making method that was used by Takashi Hashiyama, president of the company, to determine whether Christie's or Sotheby's should sell the collection; The use of such games of chance in Japanese culture; Details of the traditional decision-making process involving rock, paper or scissors; Pronouncement of Christie's as the winner.

Reports that diplomatic papers published in Tokyo, Japan in December 8, 1999 suggested that the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1999 involved a deception effort by the Japanese government. Efforts of Japan to avoid hinting at war with the United States; Researcher who discovered the papers in the Japanese Foreign Ministry archives; Confirmation of the genuineness of the diplomatic papers.

The article reports on controversy over a paper published by researchers at Japan's Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine. At a news conference Dean Masaya Tohyama announced that an investigation, the results of which were not made public, found "flaws" and "immature data" in the paper based on "inadequacies" in its preparation. The paper's author, researcher Dr. Iichiro Shimomura, says the accusations are not substantiated and are politically based, and he is considering legal action. Shimomura's lawyer questions how the university could release his client's name to the press when they have no intent of charging him with fraud or disciplining him. The journal "Science," in which the paper was published, is following the situation but has no plans to retract the paper.

The article focuses on ukiyo-e paintings of Japan exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston, Massachusetts. The collection is described as sensuous, hedonistic and occasionally erotic Japanese paintings. The MFA sent 69 of its ukiyo-e paintings on tour, first to museums in Japan then to other museums in North America. The paintings have three formats including hanging scrolls, handscrolls and screens.

Focuses on the development of electronic readers that allow users to read books and other works digitally. Sale of electronic readers by Sony and Matsushita Electric Industrial in Japan; Description of the Sony Librie and Panasonic SigmaBook electronic readers; Problems encountered with the readers.

Discusses Japan's financial crisis. Growth of the economy that has not been sustained; Governments that have attempted to resolve the crisis; Example of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi; Competition with China and South Korea; History of Japan's economy; Debt that the nation faces.

Reports on how the stance of business newspaper `Nihon Keizai Shimbun' over the shuffling of stock index affected the stock market of Japan. Printing of the views of Finance Minister Kiichi Miyaza and its rebuttal by the newspaper; Decline of Japanese stock market in May 2000.

Reports that the newspaper `Yomiuri Shimbun' of Japan decided to ban advertising for two of its weekly magazines after receiving complaints about the sexual content of the advertisements. Implications of the advertising ban on women's rights in Japan; Effect of the ban on other newspapers' advertising policies for sexually explicit materials; Details on the advertisements.

Reports that the `Asahi Shimbun' newspaper of Japan apologized on January 1, 1999 for pressuring Princess Masako after she miscarried. Number of people that complained about an article about Masako's pregnancy; Views of the newspaper on the princess as a public figure; Date of the announcement of Masako's miscarriage.

This article reports that the Riken Center for Developmental Biology in Kobe, Japan accused female scientist Haruko Obokata of fabricating data, doctoring images and plagiarism in papers that were published in the British journal "Nature" in January 2014. This has raised questions about the authenticity of the work of other scientists such as Ryoji Noyori, Riken’s president, and Shinya Yamanaka, a professor at Kyoto University.

Pays tribute to Muneyuki Matsushita, president of Japanese newspaper `Asahi Shimbun,' who died on February 10, 1999. Cause of his death; Background on Matsushita.

The article reports that inflation has been a concern in Japan due to increased spending in its paper money system. It notes that the impact of quantitative easing efforts by the central bank has been minimal. It mentions that the debt load of Japan can be manageable from inflation which instigates competitiveness in industries.

Recounts that one of the casualties of Kobe's earthquake was the Takatori Catholic Church. How it was reopened on September 17, 1995, exactly eight months after the disaster; How Shigeru Ban, an American-trained Tokyo architect, came upon the ruins and provided help; Its tented roof made out of Teflon-coated fabric; Ban and his volunteer university students. INSET: Under tubes and tents.

The article discusses the criticism Japan has faced for building its own market with Australian LNG while simultaneously criticizing Australia for diverting gas exports to cut domestic prices. Japan's chief executive of INPEX, Takayuki Ueda, expressed concerns about Australia's reduction in LNG business and its potential geopolitical consequences. However, Japan's energy security is currently stable, with renewables on the rise and a decrease in LNG consumption. The article also highlights Japan's investments in Australian gas projects and the potential economic unsustainability of Australian LNG due to competition from Qatar and the United States. [Extracted from the article]

A new paper argues that GDP per capita is becoming a less useful indicator of living standards and prosperity as the world ages. Instead, the authors suggest focusing on GDP per working-age adult. Japan, often cited as an example of economic stagnation, actually leads the G-7 in terms of growth per working-age adult. As many countries' working-age populations start to shrink before their overall populations, GDP per working-age adult will be a valuable guide to economic performance. Despite concerns about Japanification, Japan has still done reasonably well and has a high standard of living. [Extracted from the article]

Reports on the plan to Japanese Defense Agency to issue another annual defense white paper as a version of a "manga" comic book to increase readership of the white paper.

GLO:FDQM/09jul20:-114544.jpg PHOTO (COLOR): . gl Japan will craft new rules and support infrastructure in a drive that aims to build offshore wind farms at 30 sites during the next decade, the Nikkei business daily said on Thursday. Japan's offshore wind power market is set to grow after a law, the Offshore Wind Promotion Act, enforced last year to assist development I (Reporting by Yuka Obayashi; Editing by Clarence Fernandez) i. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses three islands in Japan's Seto Inland Sea that have been transformed into avant-garde art installations. Naoshima, Teshima, and Inujima were once fishing villages and industrial areas, but they have been revitalized with contemporary art, architecture, and rice paddies. The islands offer visitors a unique perspective on time, mortality, and the passage of life. The article highlights specific installations, such as a pitch-dark room that gradually reveals a cinema screen and a memorial to life that features heartbeats from around the world. The islands provide an opportunity for deep reflection and contemplation. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the U.S. National Defense University (NDU) report citing transparency in Chinese military. According to the report, there has been a modest but gradual increase in transparency in the Chinese military policies since 1998 to 2008. As stated, the report is in stark contrast to statements given by senior defense and military officials and Asian nations like Japan.