Top Hackernews posts from www.japantimes.co.jp

1. Majority in Japan backs nuclear power for first time since Fukushima (www.japantimes.co.jp)
   605 points by karaokeyoga almost 55 years | 356 comments
2. Studio Ghibli set to become subsidiary of Nippon TV (www.japantimes.co.jp)
   557 points by sohkamyung almost 55 years | 250 comments
3. Japanese scientists develop vaccine to eliminate cells behind aging (www.japantimes.co.jp)
   484 points by olalonde almost 55 years | 357 comments
4. Isamu Akasaki, inventor of first efficient blue LED, has died (www.japantimes.co.jp)
   409 points by _Microft almost 55 years | 119 comments
5. Gainax, known for 'Evangelion' anime production, goes bankrupt (www.japantimes.co.jp)
   242 points by lnyan almost 55 years | 154 comments
6. Japan to reopen to independent travelers and lift daily arrival cap (www.japantimes.co.jp)
   232 points by weissbier almost 55 years | 100 comments
7. Japan's abandoned villages (www.japantimes.co.jp)
   171 points by benbreen almost 55 years | 126 comments
8. Researchers find stem cells for hair regeneration (www.japantimes.co.jp)
   165 points by biotekk almost 55 years | 229 comments
9. Japanese gaming arcades are on their last life (www.japantimes.co.jp)
   145 points by mikhael almost 55 years | 66 comments
10. Freelancers aren’t happy with Japan’s new invoice system (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    142 points by mikhael almost 55 years | 154 comments
11. Rise of fast-fashion Shein, Temu roils global air cargo industry (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    139 points by PaulHoule almost 55 years | 260 comments
12. Libraries with individually owned bookshelves spreading in Japan (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    131 points by PaulHoule almost 55 years | 57 comments
13. Ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, Sapporo High Court rules (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    123 points by mikhael almost 55 years | 106 comments
14. Yes, the U.S. economy is likely in recession (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    122 points by zinekeller almost 55 years | 244 comments
15. North Korean missiles land in Japanese waters (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    119 points by mikhael almost 55 years | 145 comments
16. 'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    118 points by mikhael almost 55 years | 64 comments
17. Japanese population falls in all 47 prefectures for the first time (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    112 points by anigbrowl almost 55 years | 166 comments
18. Mexico building rail rival as water shortages drain Panama Canal (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    110 points by wglb almost 55 years | 107 comments
19. At Japan’s first winery, the country’s oldest grape lives on (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    109 points by karaokeyoga almost 55 years | 88 comments
20. To China's chagrin, Japan-Taiwan talks could pave the way for closer ties (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    107 points by mikhael almost 55 years | 15 comments
21. Japan to revise official romanization rules for first time in 70 years (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    96 points by anigbrowl almost 55 years | 96 comments
22. Japan prefectures drift away from posting disaster warnings on X (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    95 points by mikhael almost 55 years | 52 comments
23. Influencers: Japan's secret weapon to promote niche tourism spots (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    87 points by mikhael almost 55 years | 84 comments
24. Japan needs a lot more tech workers. Can it find a place for women? (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    74 points by mikhael almost 55 years | 96 comments
25. Over 20 nations, including Japan, call for tripling of nuclear energy (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    71 points by mikhael almost 55 years | 23 comments
26. Fukuoka court rules ban on dual nationality is constitutional (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    63 points by mikhael almost 55 years | 121 comments
27. Japan to open up Apple and Google app stores to competition (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    60 points by janandonly almost 55 years | 150 comments
28. Vaccination Should Be Compulsory (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    58 points by warning26 almost 55 years | 180 comments
29. Tofu-maker Yamami sees shares surge after automating ancient craft (www.japantimes.co.jp)
    56 points by mikhael almost 55 years | 13 comments