Resource nationalism has been starkly on the rise in recent years and Japan's current position of relying entirely on imports of rare metals is a problem.
"Japan now depends largely on the import of mineral resources. If we can mine our own from the bottom of the sea, the national interest is...
Any surge in demand for rare metals could result in China, which controls production, expanding its global influence. Development of alternatives is a must for Japan...
The cargo transporter Kounotori safely completed its final mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on August 20. The nine successful Kounotori missions so...
This map is adapted from content courtesy of Dr. Rieko Hayakawa. In September 2019, two Pacific Island nations, the Solomon Islands and Kiribati, suddenly changed their diplomatic relations...