Japan PM Ishiba hopes next leader will carry on passion projects
Although Ishiba expects policies to revitalise regional areas and plans to establish a disaster prevention and management agency will move ahead even after he leaves his post, he…
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Japanese government to help sports teams attract overseas fans
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry will host a business matchmaking event in Thailand on Sept. 12 to encourage collaboration between Japanese sports teams and Thai…
Japan’s Prince Hisahito toasts with guests at luncheon celebrating coming-of-age
Crown Prince Akishino addressed the 32 guests, including Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, stating, “I hope he will fulfill his duties as an adult member of the Imperial family.
Japanese government’s AI Basic Plan to promote use of AI in public institutions
The plan aims to make Japan the world’s most AI-friendly country for development and utilisation.
In Japan, babies under 1 year old make up 70% of suspected abuse deaths
The report from the Children and Families Agency points to the importance of psychological support for women during pregnancy and child-rearing, to lessen their anxiety.
Toyota, Honda to exhibit 2 Pokémon models at Japan Mobility Show from late October
Toyota and Honda are collaborating with each other on the project to convey the fun of manufacturing, beyond their rivalry. The Pokémon characters chosen for the display are…
7 Kamakura-era Buddhist statues go on display in Tokyo
The exhibition is part of the Tsumugu Project, a joint effort by the Cultural Affairs Agency, the Imperial Household Agency and The Yomiuri Shimbun to promote the beauty of…
Japan sees high potential in low-cost indie games, but hurdles remain, like translation, localisation
Japanese game companies excel in developing role-playing games. However, one official of an indie game developer expressed concern, saying, “Securing high-quality translators is…
Some features of Google’s AI mode expanded to support Japanese
The free artificial intelligence-based search service can now help users get answers to complex questions in a single search in Japanese, Indonesian, Korean, Hindi or Brazilian…
Japan to aid Ukraine with remote-controlled heavy machinery for debris removal
The move marks the first overseas export of Japan’s remote construction technology. A test is scheduled to be conducted on-site in October with the goal of an early introduction.