Hockey: Canada beats U.S. for gold; elated but tired players return home
Teammates tired, but elated after winning gold at world women’s under-18 hockey championship in Japan. Continue reading
Japan
Car plows into New Year’s revelers in downtown Tokyo, injuring 8
Police say a man in his 20s is suspected of intentionally trying to kill people by driving the car through the street. Continue reading
Robot with 3D-printed face of deceased loved one a new way to mourn in Japan
The Digital Shaman Project in Japan allows bereaved families to mourn with the help of a Humanoid wearing a 3D-printed mask of their deceased loved one’s face for 49 days. The robot can mimic personality, speech, and imitate hand and head movements, even a sneeze. Continue reading
Japan’s decision to resume whaling in 2019 prompts international criticism
Japan switched to what it calls research whaling after the IWC imposed a moratorium on commercial whaling in the 1980s. Continue reading
One of Canada’s top female judo athletes has Olympic aspirations
In 2018, Christa Deguchi medaled in five major world championships, breaking a Canadian record. Continue reading
B.C. business leaders continue to China as political representatives head home
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Business representatives for British Columbia’s forestry industry will continue on to China even as political representatives will cut their trip to Asia short. Continue reading
5 U.S. Marines missing after 2 warplanes crash into ocean off Japan
Rescuers found one of the seven crew members in stable condition while searching for the others, officials said. Continue reading
Japanese man marries computer-generated hologram in $18K wedding ceremony
He says he hopes his declaration of love to a computer character will inspire others to find marital bliss, in whatever form it may take. Continue reading
Strengthening exports, recruitment priorities for Nova Scotia government in trips to Asia and France
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
Nova Scotia’s premier and immigration minister are heading overseas on missions to strengthen seafood exports and recruit international students and immigrants to the province. Continue reading
Japan’s Princess Ayako surrenders royal status to marry a commoner
Japan’s Princess Ayako married a commoner and surrendered her royal status in a ceremony on Monday in Tokyo. Continue reading