Japanese whisky turns 100 as craft distilleries transform industry

Tokyo, 23 November, /AJMEDIA/ In a still fueled by cedar from nearby forests, Shizuoka Distillery, a leader in Japan’s new wave of independent whisky makers, crafts its spirits to tap… Read more

WHO asks China for more data on respiratory illness

Tokyo, 23 November, /AJMEDIA/ The World Health Organization has asked China for more data on a respiratory illness spreading in the north of the country, urging people to take steps… Read more

Komeito delegation tries to mend frayed ties with China

Tokyo, 23 November, /AJMEDIA/ The junior coalition partner of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has sent a delegation to Beijing to meet with China’s top leadership team as Asia’s… Read more

Jet-lagged F1 circus ready for final showdown in Abu Dhabi

Tokyo, 23 November, /AJMEDIA/ Just five days after winning in Las Vegas, Max Verstappen will climb into his Red Bull for the final time this year on Friday when he… Read more

OpenAI says ousted CEO Sam Altman to return to company behind ChatGPT

Tokyo, 23 November, /AJMEDIA/ The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, the latest in a saga that has shocked the… Read more

Japan to ban cannabinoid HHCH from Dec 2 after gummies make many ill

Tokyo, 23 November, /AJMEDIA/ A Japanese health ministry panel on Tuesday decided to ban HHCH, a synthetic cannabinoid, from Dec 2 after many people who consumed gummies containing the compound… Read more

UN agencies urge action to safeguard maternal, child health amidst climate crisis

Tokyo, 23 November, /AJMEDIA/ In Protecting maternal, newborn and child health from the impacts of climate change, the World Health Organization (WHO), UN Population Fund (UNFPA), and UN Children’s Fund… Read more

Palace of Shirvanshahs host “My Old City” exhibition

Tokyo, 23 November, /AJMEDIA/ The Palace of Shirvanshahs has opened its doors to the visitors of “My Old City” (“My Icherisheher”) exhibition. Objects, photographs, and documents of historical value are… Read more

Azerbaijani FIFA referees to control Bayern vs Copenhagen match in UEFA Youth League

Tokyo, 23 November, /AJMEDIA/ Azerbaijani FIFA referee Elchin Masiyev will be in charge of the Bayern Munich U19 vs FC Copenhagen U19 match in Group A of the UEFA Youth… Read more

Baku Higher Oil School, China University of Petroleum sign cooperation agreement

Tokyo, 23 November, /AJMEDIA/ The Baku Higher Oil School of SOCAR (BHOS) has signed a cooperation agreement with the China University of Petroleum (CUP). The signing ceremony took place as… Read more