Pediatric pancreatic tumors,though rare,pose significant diagnostic and manage-ment challenges.The recent,22-year nationwide survey on pediatric pancreatic tumors in Japan by Makita et al offers valuable insights into...Pediatric pancreatic tumors,though rare,pose significant diagnostic and manage-ment challenges.The recent,22-year nationwide survey on pediatric pancreatic tumors in Japan by Makita et al offers valuable insights into this uncommon enti-ty,revealing striking geographical variations and questioning current treatment paradigms.This editorial commentary analyzes the study's key findings,inclu-ding the predominance of solid pseudopapillary neoplasms and their younger age of onset,which contrast sharply with Western data.It explores the implications for clinical practice and research,emphasizing the need for population-specific approaches to diagnosis and treatment.The revealed limited institutional expe-rience and surgical management patterns prompt a reevaluation of optimal care delivery for these complex cases,suggesting benefits of centralizing healthcare services.Furthermore,the commentary advocates for international collaborative studies to elucidate the genetic,environmental,and lifestyle factors influencing the development and progression of pediatric pancreatic tumors across diverse populations.It also outlines future directions,calling for advancements in precision medicine and innovative care delivery models to improve global patient outcomes.Unraveling Makita et al's findings within the broader landscape of pediatric oncology can stimulate further research and clinical advancements in managing pancreatic and other rare tumors in children.展开更多
The 2025 Giant Panda Japan Painting Diary Event Held in Japan The 2025 Giant Panda Japan Painting Diary event opened on June 16 at the Adventure World in Shirahama,Wakayama,Japan.As part of the China-Japan-ROK Cultura...The 2025 Giant Panda Japan Painting Diary Event Held in Japan The 2025 Giant Panda Japan Painting Diary event opened on June 16 at the Adventure World in Shirahama,Wakayama,Japan.As part of the China-Japan-ROK Cultural Exchange Year framework project,the event centered on Panda Culture and Chinese Art and Creativity,integrating painting.展开更多
On 18 December 2024,Liu Hongcai,Vice-President of CAFIU met with Seiji Yamamoto,Director General of the Broad National Alliance for Independence,Peace and Democracy of Japan.The two sides exchanged views on China-Japa...On 18 December 2024,Liu Hongcai,Vice-President of CAFIU met with Seiji Yamamoto,Director General of the Broad National Alliance for Independence,Peace and Democracy of Japan.The two sides exchanged views on China-Japan relations,people-to-people exchanges and cooperation between the two organisations.展开更多
"JAPAN SURRENDERED!"On August 15,1945,Ta Kung Pao announced the historic news with a striking front-page headline in oversized characters-Japan had officially declared its unconditional surrender.What a mome..."JAPAN SURRENDERED!"On August 15,1945,Ta Kung Pao announced the historic news with a striking front-page headline in oversized characters-Japan had officially declared its unconditional surrender.What a moment of complete victory of China's resistance against imperial Japan!展开更多
In this study,the advanced machine learning algorithm NESTORE(Next Strong Related Earthquake)was applied to the Japan Meteorological Agency catalog(1973-2024).It calculates the probability that the aftershocks will re...In this study,the advanced machine learning algorithm NESTORE(Next Strong Related Earthquake)was applied to the Japan Meteorological Agency catalog(1973-2024).It calculates the probability that the aftershocks will reach or exceed a magnitude equal to the magnitude of the mainshock minus one and classifies the clusters as type A or type B,depending on whether this condition is met or not.It has been shown useful in the tests in Italy,western Slovenia,Greece,and California.Due to Japan’s high and complex seismic activity,new algorithms were developed to complement NESTORE:a hybrid cluster identification method,which uses both ETAS-based stochastic declustering and deterministic graph-based selection,and REPENESE(RElevant features,class imbalance PErcentage,NEighbour detection,SElection),an algorithm for detecting outliers in skewed class distributions,which takes in account if one class has a larger number of samples with respect to the other(class imbalance).Trained with data from 1973 to 2004(7 type A and 43 type B clusters)and tested from 2005 to 2023(4 type A and 27 type B clusters),the method correctly forecasted 75%of A clusters and 96%of B clusters,achieving a precision of 0.75 and an accuracy of 0.94 six hours after the mainshock.It accurately classified the 2011 Tōhoku event cluster.Near-real-time forecasting was applied to the sequence after the April 17,2024 M6.6 earthquake in Shikoku,correctly classifying it as a“Type B cluster”.These results highlight the potential for the forecasting of strong aftershocks in regions with high seismicity and class imbalance,as evidenced by the high recall,precision and accuracy values achieved in the test phase.展开更多
With the global economy undergoing decarbonization and a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation,supply chain security risks have become increasingly prominent.Major countries are shifting t...With the global economy undergoing decarbonization and a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation,supply chain security risks have become increasingly prominent.Major countries are shifting their focus toward critical minerals,beyond traditional common minerals such as iron and copper.The trend is especially notable regarding minerals considered essential for strategically important emerging industries.展开更多
This study identified the relationship between tropical cyclone(TC)activity and extreme Pacific–Japan(PJ)teleconnection patterns in August and September.In the East China Sea(ECS)and Mariana Islands(MI)regions,where ...This study identified the relationship between tropical cyclone(TC)activity and extreme Pacific–Japan(PJ)teleconnection patterns in August and September.In the East China Sea(ECS)and Mariana Islands(MI)regions,where the edge of the western North Pacific subtropical high(WNPSH)is located,approximately 60%–75%of TCs migrate to Far East Asian countries.A significant positive correlation existed between the frequency of northward migration of TCs and PJ patterns,since the TC frequency in the ECS and MI regions was significantly higher in the positive compared with the negative phase.In the positive phase,the main reason for the large number of TCs occurring was the monsoon trough’s location and strength.The strong and northeastward-shifted monsoon trough in the positive phase leads to more TCs in the ECS and MI regions.Other large-scale environments associated with TC formation also favored TC genesis around the ECS and MI regions.The higher PDI(power dissipation index)during the positive PJ phase can potentially lead to significant impacts in the Far East Asian countries.These characteristics were particularly more notable in August compared with September.展开更多
Gastric cancer(GC)remains one of the most common cancers and leading causes of cancer deaths globally1with 60.0%of cases and 56.6%of deaths occurring in East Asia.South Korea and Japan have conducted nationwide GC scr...Gastric cancer(GC)remains one of the most common cancers and leading causes of cancer deaths globally1with 60.0%of cases and 56.6%of deaths occurring in East Asia.South Korea and Japan have conducted nationwide GC screening programs for decades but with essential differences in strategies,organization,and coverage2.展开更多
RX Japan Ltd.unveils FaW TOKYO Spring 2026,a landmark B2B fashion trade show held from 8-10 April 2026 at the Tokyo Big Sight,offering exhibitors an unprecedented opportunity to connect with Japan’s most influential ...RX Japan Ltd.unveils FaW TOKYO Spring 2026,a landmark B2B fashion trade show held from 8-10 April 2026 at the Tokyo Big Sight,offering exhibitors an unprecedented opportunity to connect with Japan’s most influential buyers and a vast network of Asia’s leading industry professionals.FaW TOKYO Spring 2026 provides a platform for exhibitors to showcase their brands to Asia’s fashion leaders.It stands as the heartbeat of the continent's fashion business calendar,bringing together over 700 exhibitors from 20 countries/regions and a global audience that sets trends and opens doors.展开更多
Objective By comparing the focus of acupuncture standards, management modes of acupuncture in certain areas are summarized to provide a reference for institutions and regions when formulating suitable standards for lo...Objective By comparing the focus of acupuncture standards, management modes of acupuncture in certain areas are summarized to provide a reference for institutions and regions when formulating suitable standards for local acupuncture services. Methods Japan, South Korea, the USA and Australia were selected as the representative countries. The standards language were limited to English, Japanese and South Korean. The websites of the national standards bodies and the official websites for the acupuncture association/ institute of these four countries were searched systematically. The laws of acupuncture were included in the study. Results Technical standards made up the most of the standard system for acupuncture in Japan, basic standards accounted for the most of the system in South Korea, while management standards accounted for the largest proportion of acupuncture standard systems in the USA and Australia. Conclusion Japan and South Korea, which use acupuncture mainly due to cultural and historical influences, place emphasis on establishing technical and basic standards. The USA and Australia, which use acupuncture as a complementary therapy, place emphasis on establishing management standards of acupuncture.展开更多
Crustal deformation can provide constraints for studying earthquake rupture and shock wave transmission for the Mw9.0 eastern Japan great earthquake. Using the single- epoch precise point positioning （PPP） method an...Crustal deformation can provide constraints for studying earthquake rupture and shock wave transmission for the Mw9.0 eastern Japan great earthquake. Using the single- epoch precise point positioning （PPP） method and the appropriate positioning flow, we process GPS data from six IGS （International GNSS Service） sites （e.g., MIZU, TSK2, USUD, MTKA, AIRA and KSMV） located in Japan and obtain the positioning results with centimeter scale precision. The displacement time series of the six sites are analyzed using the least squares spectral analysis method to estimate deformations caused by the Mw9.0 mainshock and the Mw7.9 aftershock, and the cumulative displacements after 1 day. Mainshock displacements at station MIZU, the nearest site to the mainshock in the North （N）, East （E）, and Up （U） directions, are -1.202 m, 2.180 m and -0.104 m, respectively, and the cumulative deformations after 1 day are -1.117 m, 2.071 m and -0.072 m, respectively. The displacements at station KSMV, the nearest site to the Mw7.9 aftershock in the N, E and U directions, are -0.032 m, 0.742 m and -0.345 m, respectively. The other sites obviously experienced eastern movements and subsidence. The deformation vectors indicate that the horizontal displacements caused by the earthquake point to the epicenter and rupture. Elastic bounds evidently took place at all sites. The results indicate that the crustal movements and earthquake were part of a megathrust caused by the Pacific Plate sinking under the North American Plate to the northeast of Japan island arc.展开更多
日本近年来由于少子老龄化问题凸显，经济疲软造成非正式雇佣和自由职业者与日俱增，长期以科技带动经济的模式捉襟见肘，整齐划一的学校教育体制已难以应付社会复杂多样化的人才需求。因此，日本政府在社会教育方面下大力气，中央教育...日本近年来由于少子老龄化问题凸显，经济疲软造成非正式雇佣和自由职业者与日俱增，长期以科技带动经济的模式捉襟见肘，整齐划一的学校教育体制已难以应付社会复杂多样化的人才需求。因此，日本政府在社会教育方面下大力气，中央教育审议会2008年答申中就强调要在“开拓新时代的生涯学习（即终身学习）的振兴方针上努力构建知识循环型社会”，积极支援企业人才培养，通过各种项目推动社会化成人教育，提供多样化的学习机会，产学官三界合力支援“生涯学习推进体制”，构筑“生涯学习平台”。这种政策体现在教育领域就是重视开放教育资源的应用，利用高等教育资源建立有JOCW（Japan Open Course Ware Consortium）、JMOOC（Japan Massive Open Online Courses）等，利用社会化教育资源建立有互联网市民塾、日本TED、ShareWis等，本文主要以后者为中心详细介绍日本社会化终身学习的开放教育资源。展开更多
文摘Pediatric pancreatic tumors,though rare,pose significant diagnostic and manage-ment challenges.The recent,22-year nationwide survey on pediatric pancreatic tumors in Japan by Makita et al offers valuable insights into this uncommon enti-ty,revealing striking geographical variations and questioning current treatment paradigms.This editorial commentary analyzes the study's key findings,inclu-ding the predominance of solid pseudopapillary neoplasms and their younger age of onset,which contrast sharply with Western data.It explores the implications for clinical practice and research,emphasizing the need for population-specific approaches to diagnosis and treatment.The revealed limited institutional expe-rience and surgical management patterns prompt a reevaluation of optimal care delivery for these complex cases,suggesting benefits of centralizing healthcare services.Furthermore,the commentary advocates for international collaborative studies to elucidate the genetic,environmental,and lifestyle factors influencing the development and progression of pediatric pancreatic tumors across diverse populations.It also outlines future directions,calling for advancements in precision medicine and innovative care delivery models to improve global patient outcomes.Unraveling Makita et al's findings within the broader landscape of pediatric oncology can stimulate further research and clinical advancements in managing pancreatic and other rare tumors in children.
文摘The 2025 Giant Panda Japan Painting Diary Event Held in Japan The 2025 Giant Panda Japan Painting Diary event opened on June 16 at the Adventure World in Shirahama,Wakayama,Japan.As part of the China-Japan-ROK Cultural Exchange Year framework project,the event centered on Panda Culture and Chinese Art and Creativity,integrating painting.
文摘On 18 December 2024,Liu Hongcai,Vice-President of CAFIU met with Seiji Yamamoto,Director General of the Broad National Alliance for Independence,Peace and Democracy of Japan.The two sides exchanged views on China-Japan relations,people-to-people exchanges and cooperation between the two organisations.
文摘"JAPAN SURRENDERED!"On August 15,1945,Ta Kung Pao announced the historic news with a striking front-page headline in oversized characters-Japan had officially declared its unconditional surrender.What a moment of complete victory of China's resistance against imperial Japan!
基金funded by a grant from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Co-funded within the RETURN Extended Partnership and received funding from the European Union Next-GenerationEU(National Recovery and Resilience Plan-NRRP,Mission 4,Component 2,Investment 1.3-D.D.12432/8/2022,PE0000005)the grant“Progetto INGV Pianeta Dinamico:Near real-time results of Physical and Statistical Seismology for earthquakes observations,modelling and forecasting(NEMESIS)”-code CUP D53J19000170001-funded by Italian Ministry MIUR(“Fondo Finalizzato al rilancio degli investimenti delle amministrazioni centrali dello Stato e allo sviluppo del Paese”,legge 145/2018)supported by the Japan Ministry of Education,Culture,Sports,Science and Technology(MEXT)project for seismology Toward Research innovation with data of earthquakes(STAR-E),Grant Number JPJ010217.
文摘In this study,the advanced machine learning algorithm NESTORE(Next Strong Related Earthquake)was applied to the Japan Meteorological Agency catalog(1973-2024).It calculates the probability that the aftershocks will reach or exceed a magnitude equal to the magnitude of the mainshock minus one and classifies the clusters as type A or type B,depending on whether this condition is met or not.It has been shown useful in the tests in Italy,western Slovenia,Greece,and California.Due to Japan’s high and complex seismic activity,new algorithms were developed to complement NESTORE:a hybrid cluster identification method,which uses both ETAS-based stochastic declustering and deterministic graph-based selection,and REPENESE(RElevant features,class imbalance PErcentage,NEighbour detection,SElection),an algorithm for detecting outliers in skewed class distributions,which takes in account if one class has a larger number of samples with respect to the other(class imbalance).Trained with data from 1973 to 2004(7 type A and 43 type B clusters)and tested from 2005 to 2023(4 type A and 27 type B clusters),the method correctly forecasted 75%of A clusters and 96%of B clusters,achieving a precision of 0.75 and an accuracy of 0.94 six hours after the mainshock.It accurately classified the 2011 Tōhoku event cluster.Near-real-time forecasting was applied to the sequence after the April 17,2024 M6.6 earthquake in Shikoku,correctly classifying it as a“Type B cluster”.These results highlight the potential for the forecasting of strong aftershocks in regions with high seismicity and class imbalance,as evidenced by the high recall,precision and accuracy values achieved in the test phase.
文摘With the global economy undergoing decarbonization and a new wave of technological revolution and industrial transformation,supply chain security risks have become increasingly prominent.Major countries are shifting their focus toward critical minerals,beyond traditional common minerals such as iron and copper.The trend is especially notable regarding minerals considered essential for strategically important emerging industries.
基金the Korea Meteorological Administration Research and Development Program under Grant KMI(Grant No.RS-2023-00241809)conducted under the framework of the research and development program of the Korea Institute of Energy Research(C5-2422).
文摘This study identified the relationship between tropical cyclone(TC)activity and extreme Pacific–Japan(PJ)teleconnection patterns in August and September.In the East China Sea(ECS)and Mariana Islands(MI)regions,where the edge of the western North Pacific subtropical high(WNPSH)is located,approximately 60%–75%of TCs migrate to Far East Asian countries.A significant positive correlation existed between the frequency of northward migration of TCs and PJ patterns,since the TC frequency in the ECS and MI regions was significantly higher in the positive compared with the negative phase.In the positive phase,the main reason for the large number of TCs occurring was the monsoon trough’s location and strength.The strong and northeastward-shifted monsoon trough in the positive phase leads to more TCs in the ECS and MI regions.Other large-scale environments associated with TC formation also favored TC genesis around the ECS and MI regions.The higher PDI(power dissipation index)during the positive PJ phase can potentially lead to significant impacts in the Far East Asian countries.These characteristics were particularly more notable in August compared with September.
基金supported by grants from the Shanghai Key Disciplines of Public Health(2023-2025)for New Threeyear Action Plan(Grant Nos.GWVI-11.1-22 and GWVI-11.1-23)the Fudan School of Public Health-Jiading CDC key disciplines for the high-quality development of public health(Grant No.GWGZLXK-2023-02)the Fudan Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program(Grant No.FDUROP-24647)。
文摘Gastric cancer(GC)remains one of the most common cancers and leading causes of cancer deaths globally1with 60.0%of cases and 56.6%of deaths occurring in East Asia.South Korea and Japan have conducted nationwide GC screening programs for decades but with essential differences in strategies,organization,and coverage2.
文摘RX Japan Ltd.unveils FaW TOKYO Spring 2026,a landmark B2B fashion trade show held from 8-10 April 2026 at the Tokyo Big Sight,offering exhibitors an unprecedented opportunity to connect with Japan’s most influential buyers and a vast network of Asia’s leading industry professionals.FaW TOKYO Spring 2026 provides a platform for exhibitors to showcase their brands to Asia’s fashion leaders.It stands as the heartbeat of the continent's fashion business calendar,bringing together over 700 exhibitors from 20 countries/regions and a global audience that sets trends and opens doors.
基金Supported by the Standardization of Traditional Chinese Medicine of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People’s Republic of China:2013099
文摘Objective By comparing the focus of acupuncture standards, management modes of acupuncture in certain areas are summarized to provide a reference for institutions and regions when formulating suitable standards for local acupuncture services. Methods Japan, South Korea, the USA and Australia were selected as the representative countries. The standards language were limited to English, Japanese and South Korean. The websites of the national standards bodies and the official websites for the acupuncture association/ institute of these four countries were searched systematically. The laws of acupuncture were included in the study. Results Technical standards made up the most of the standard system for acupuncture in Japan, basic standards accounted for the most of the system in South Korea, while management standards accounted for the largest proportion of acupuncture standard systems in the USA and Australia. Conclusion Japan and South Korea, which use acupuncture mainly due to cultural and historical influences, place emphasis on establishing technical and basic standards. The USA and Australia, which use acupuncture as a complementary therapy, place emphasis on establishing management standards of acupuncture.
基金supported partially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.40974004 and 40974016)the Key Laboratory of Surveying and Mapping Technology on Island and Reef of NASMG,China(No.2011A01)the Key Laboratory of Advanced Surveying Engineering of NASMG,China(No.TJES1101)
文摘Crustal deformation can provide constraints for studying earthquake rupture and shock wave transmission for the Mw9.0 eastern Japan great earthquake. Using the single- epoch precise point positioning （PPP） method and the appropriate positioning flow, we process GPS data from six IGS （International GNSS Service） sites （e.g., MIZU, TSK2, USUD, MTKA, AIRA and KSMV） located in Japan and obtain the positioning results with centimeter scale precision. The displacement time series of the six sites are analyzed using the least squares spectral analysis method to estimate deformations caused by the Mw9.0 mainshock and the Mw7.9 aftershock, and the cumulative displacements after 1 day. Mainshock displacements at station MIZU, the nearest site to the mainshock in the North （N）, East （E）, and Up （U） directions, are -1.202 m, 2.180 m and -0.104 m, respectively, and the cumulative deformations after 1 day are -1.117 m, 2.071 m and -0.072 m, respectively. The displacements at station KSMV, the nearest site to the Mw7.9 aftershock in the N, E and U directions, are -0.032 m, 0.742 m and -0.345 m, respectively. The other sites obviously experienced eastern movements and subsidence. The deformation vectors indicate that the horizontal displacements caused by the earthquake point to the epicenter and rupture. Elastic bounds evidently took place at all sites. The results indicate that the crustal movements and earthquake were part of a megathrust caused by the Pacific Plate sinking under the North American Plate to the northeast of Japan island arc.
文摘日本近年来由于少子老龄化问题凸显，经济疲软造成非正式雇佣和自由职业者与日俱增，长期以科技带动经济的模式捉襟见肘，整齐划一的学校教育体制已难以应付社会复杂多样化的人才需求。因此，日本政府在社会教育方面下大力气，中央教育审议会2008年答申中就强调要在“开拓新时代的生涯学习（即终身学习）的振兴方针上努力构建知识循环型社会”，积极支援企业人才培养，通过各种项目推动社会化成人教育，提供多样化的学习机会，产学官三界合力支援“生涯学习推进体制”，构筑“生涯学习平台”。这种政策体现在教育领域就是重视开放教育资源的应用，利用高等教育资源建立有JOCW（Japan Open Course Ware Consortium）、JMOOC（Japan Massive Open Online Courses）等，利用社会化教育资源建立有互联网市民塾、日本TED、ShareWis等，本文主要以后者为中心详细介绍日本社会化终身学习的开放教育资源。
