Neither Acrobats nor Contortionists by Nature: A Scientific Study Explains Why Cats Almost Always Land on Their Feet
A new scientific study reveals the complex motor factors that enable cats to almost always land on their feet during free falls.
Heisuke Hirona, Fields Medal-winning mathematician and former president of Yamaguchi University, dies
Heisuke Hirona, the celebrated mathematician and recipient of the Fields Medal, has passed away at the age of 94.
Idemitsu Kosan also reduces ethylene production in Chiba and Yamaguchi, following Mitsubishi Chemical and Mitsui Chemicals
Idemitsu Kosan has begun reducing ethylene production at its plants in Chiba and Yamaguchi due to supply fears stemming from the situation in the Hormuz Strait.
Mystery of cats that always land on their feet receives a new answer
Researchers from Yamaguchi University in Japan have discovered an anatomical key that explains how cats can reorient themselves during free fall to land on their feet.
4 Billion Yen Robbery Incident in Ueno, Tokyo: Arrest of Yakuza Members and Others
Seven men, including members of the Yamaguchi-gumi and other Yakuza organizations, have been arrested in connection with a 4.2 billion yen robbery in Ueno, Tokyo.
Even though 217 entries were confirmed... 'It cannot be said to be a gang base', three members acquitted
Three members of a crime syndicate were acquitted despite evidence of multiple entries into an alleged gang base, as the court ruled it did not qualify as such.
The special flexibility of the spine brings cats to their paws
Japanese researchers have examined the unique flexibility of cats' spines, which allows them to land on their feet during falls.
Identity of 5 Bodies Confirmed in Yamaguchi Temple Fire, All Burned to Death, Yamaguchi Prefectural Police Announce
The Yamaguchi Prefectural Police have confirmed the identities of five individuals who died in a fire at a temple and nearby residence in Shimonoseki, all of whom perished by burning.
Isuzu's new president is Mr. Yamaguchi; his strength is 'lack of charisma' - President Minami becomes vice chairman
Isuzu Motors has announced the promotion of Makihiro Yamaguchi to President and CEO, succeeding Masatsugu Minami, who will take on the role of vice chairman.
Plaintiffs 'merely take the regulator's judgment at face value' - Request to suspend operations at Shikoku Electric's Ikata Nuclear Power Plant rejected
The Yamaguchi District Court has dismissed a request from local residents to suspend the operations of the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant, leading plaintiffs to criticize the reliance on the nuclear regulator's safety judgments.
Lawsuit to Stop Operation of Ikata Nuclear Power Plant Dismissed by Yamaguchi District Court Iwakuni Branch
The Yamaguchi District Court Iwakuni Branch dismissed a lawsuit filed by approximately 160 residents seeking to halt operations at the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant, marking the fourth similar court ruling against residents.
Fire at a temple in Yamaguchi: The five bodies include two women, one man, and two individuals of unknown gender, according to the prefectural police.
A fire in Yamaguchi Prefecture has left five people dead, with the deceased identified as two women, one man, and two individuals whose genders remain uncertain, according to local police.
"Memories" Residents Bite Their Lips After Fire at Temple in Yamaguchi, Bodies of 5 Found in the Ruins
A fire at the Shorin Temple in Yamaguchi Prefecture resulted in the discovery of five bodies, prompting police and firefighters to conduct scene investigations.
"Why did this happen?" Residents watch over the temple fire site where five bodies were found
A devastating fire in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, claimed the lives of five individuals, with their bodies discovered at the site of the destroyed temple and residence.
Fire at a Temple, 5 People Unreachable; 'Help' Call Made, 2 Bodies Found in Yamaguchi
A fire at a temple in Yamaguchi has left five people uncontactable, and authorities have found two bodies following a distress call for help.
Hello Kitty designer retires after 40 years
Designer Yuko Yamaguchi, known for her work on Hello Kitty since the 1980s, is retiring and passing the torch to a new generation.
Possibility of Fire Spread During Controlled Burn; Man Dead in Akiyoshidai, Yamaguchi
A man has died from burns sustained during a controlled burn in Akiyoshidai, Yamaguchi Prefecture, prompting investigations by local authorities.
Hello Kitty Designer Steps Down After 46 Years
Yuko Yamaguchi, the chief designer of Hello Kitty, is stepping down after 46 years at the helm of the beloved brand.
Hello Kitty, after 40 years, designer Yuko Yamaguchi says goodbye
Yuko Yamaguchi, the designer behind Hello Kitty, has announced her departure after more than 40 years of involvement with the iconic character.
The Hello Kitty designer retires after four decades during which she has made the character a global icon
Yuko Yamaguchi, the designer behind Hello Kitty, announces her retirement after over 40 years of shaping the iconic character.
Back with Hello Kitty... After 40 years in charge, the designer hands over the reins
Yuko Yamaguchi, the designer behind Hello Kitty for over 40 years, announces her retirement and passes the torch to a new generation.
74-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Ube, Yamaguchi, with Head Wound; Investigation Considering Murder Possible
A 74-year-old man was discovered dead in his home in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, leading police to investigate the possibility of murder after a significant head injury was found during an autopsy.
Kishi Nobuchiyo Struggles in Conservative Kingdom Amid Concerns Over Declining Support from Komeito in His Third Election Campaign
Kishi Nobuchiyo, a member of a prominent political family and former member of the Liberal Democratic Party, faces challenges in the upcoming election due to diminished support from Komeito, as he campaigns for his third term in Japan's Yamaguchi constituency.
Taiwanese diver searching for remains at Chosei Coal Mine dies, transported in cardiac arrest
A Taiwanese diver participating in the retrieval of remains at the Chosei Coal Mine died from a cardiac arrest during the operation in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Chลsei Coal Mine, Underwater Investigation Begins; No Bones Found on First Day Since Last August
An underwater investigation at the Chลsei Coal Mine, where a wartime submerged accident claimed 183 lives, began but did not yield any bone discoveries on its first day.