Japan to designate 16 airports and ports for defense use
The government plans to designate five airports and 11 ports in the country as facilities that can be used by the Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Coast Guard in ordinary …
disaster preparedness
Japan Airlines starts drone service in remote areas for disasters
Japan Airlines has kicked off an unmanned drone service to deliver goods and medical supplies in a remote part of Japan that’s prone to heavy rains and landslides. The carrier …
How simple steps can help alleviate climate anxiety
Osaka – Down a narrow street in Osaka’s Suminoe Ward lies a parcel of land that’s a world away from the bustling Namba district a handful of subway stops to …
25-Year Lasagna, Special Ops Oatmeal, and the Survival Food Boom
Not all survival food is ready to eat. Some must be cooked in a pot over a source of heat, like offerings from My Patriot Supply, which sells a four-week …
A Japan research team dares to ask: Can typhoons be controlled?
Yokohama – The year is 2050, and a typhoon is forecast to make landfall in Japan. But a news report about the coming storm suggests there’s no cause for alarm. …