More injuries, damage reported after major quakes struck central Japan

STORY: More injuries, damage reported after major quakes struck central Japan SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 1, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: BREAKING NEWS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG YIYI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of recordings during the earthquake STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG YIYI, Xinhua correspondent "A series of strong earthquakes with major ones measured at up to 7.6 magnitude have struck the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa on Monday, with tsunami warnings issued, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture observed tsunami waves of more than 1.2 meters at 4:21 p.m. local time on Monday. According to reports, Toyama prefecture on the western coast of Japan also reported tsunami waves of 50 centimeters at 4:23 p.m. local time. Torrents of water could reach as high as 5 meters and authorities urged people to flee to high land or a top of a nearby building as quickly as possible, according to NHK." Xinhua

Crocodile captured at hospital parking lot in Nagoya

Crocodile captured at hospital parking lot in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - This crocodile measuring 43 centimeters long was captured in a parking lot of a hospital in Nagoya's Chikusa Ward on Aug. 18 evening, police said. The reptile was found by a nurse at around 6:30 p.m. and was caught with a net by security guards of Aichi Prefectural Shiroyama Hospital, and was handed over to police.

Humanoid robot walking like fashion model developed

Humanoid robot walking like fashion model developed

TSUKUBA, Japan - The humanoid robot HPR-4C developed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology looks surprised during a demonstration in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, on March 16. The robot, designed to look like a young Japanese woman, is 158 centimeters tall, weighs 43 kilograms and walks like a fashion model. The robot will make its debut during Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo scheduled for March 23-29.

Humanoid robot walking like fashion model developed

Humanoid robot walking like fashion model developed

TSUKUBA, Japan - The humanoid robot HPR-4C developed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology is unveiled in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, on March 16. The robot, designed to look like a young Japanese woman, is 158 centimeters tall, weighs 43 kilograms and walks like a fashion model. The robot will make its debut during Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo scheduled for March 23-29.

Honda to rent out ASIMO humanoid robots

Honda to rent out ASIMO humanoid robots

TOKYO, Japan - New ASIMO humanoid robots which Honda Motor Co. plans to begin renting out next fall are on display at the company's head office in Tokyo on Dec. 21. Honda said the robots, 120 centimeters tall and weighing 43 kilograms, can walk 1.6 kilometers per hour.

Humanoid robot walking like fashion model developed

Humanoid robot walking like fashion model developed

TSUKUBA, Japan - The humanoid robot HPR-4C developed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology looks surprised during a demonstration in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, on March 16. The robot, designed to look like a young Japanese woman, is 158 centimeters tall, weighs 43 kilograms and walks like a fashion model. The robot will make its debut during Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo scheduled for March 23-29. (Kyodo)

Humanoid robot walking like fashion model developed

Humanoid robot walking like fashion model developed

TSUKUBA, Japan - The humanoid robot HPR-4C developed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology is unveiled in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, on March 16. The robot, designed to look like a young Japanese woman, is 158 centimeters tall, weighs 43 kilograms and walks like a fashion model. The robot will make its debut during Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo scheduled for March 23-29. (Kyodo)

Crocodile captured at hospital parking lot in Nagoya

Crocodile captured at hospital parking lot in Nagoya

NAGOYA, Japan - This crocodile measuring 43 centimeters long was captured in a parking lot of a hospital in Nagoya's Chikusa Ward on Aug. 18 evening, police said. The reptile was found by a nurse at around 6:30 p.m. and was caught with a net by security guards of Aichi Prefectural Shiroyama Hospital, and was handed over to police. (Kyodo)

Honda to rent out ASIMO humanoid robots

Honda to rent out ASIMO humanoid robots

TOKYO, Japan - New ASIMO humanoid robots which Honda Motor Co. plans to begin renting out next fall are on display at the company's head office in Tokyo on Dec. 21. Honda said the robots, 120 centimeters tall and weighing 43 kilograms, can walk 1.6 kilometers per hour.