Protection efforts complete for 2 rare bird species in Japan’s Nansei islands
The Environment Ministry confirmed that its habitat management and mongoose control have helped the birds recover their populations.
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In Japan, ex-nurse arrested on suspicion of inserting feces in IV tube
Miyuki Furukawa, 51, a Kashiwa resident, is suspected of killing Eiji Aida, 75, by inserting feces into the extension tube of an IV drip being administered to him at Kashiwa…
Bill to amend Japan’s Imperial House Law likely to pass Diet on Friday
Deliberations on the bill, which includes measures to ensure a sufficient number of Imperial family members, began on Wednesday.
Tokyo train stations unveil ticket gates with facial recognition technology
The system uses a dedicated camera attached to an automatic ticket gate to recognise the faces of passengers passing through.
Japan cabinet approves revision to AI basic plan
Japan's revised plan highlights the increasing technological and security risks posed by AI, especially an increased risk of cyberattacks through the misuse of AI.
Tokyo University researchers discover how mouse brain rewrites desire to avoid, approach known individuals
The researchers said the study could lead to the development of treatments for depression and other conditions.
Japan ministry panel says voices ‘legally protected’ from AI-assisted misuse, in draft guidelines
Amid the rampant exploitation of the likenesses and voices of celebrities and others without permission on social media and elsewhere, Japan's justice ministry established an…
Bear breaks into house 4 times in a week in Japanese town, eats cat food and snacks
According to the Iwate Prefectural Police, the bear was likely an adult and is believed to have broken the window to enter a 70-year old man's home. This marks the fourth time a…
Japan’s oldest koala dies at 18, surpasses life expectancy by several years
The life expectancy for koalas is around 15 years.
Japan’s snack giant Calbee to partially resume colour printing after black-and-white packages
The company changed to black-and-white printing on both the front and back of its packages since May due to concerns of a stable supply of printing ink, which is made from crude…