Japanese government plans to double staff tasked with checking AI safety
According to the draft plan, the government aims to balance technological innovation with risk management to make Japan the country with the best environment in the world for…
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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast region, tsunami advisory issued
The JMA issued an advisory for a possible tsunami of up to 1m, with the Japan News reporting that the tsunami could hit Hokkaido, Iwate, and Miyagi prefectures between noon and…
China claims Japan orchestrated radar incident, as Japan issues denial
Japan’s Defence Minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, rebutted China’s claims at an emergency press conference on Wednesday, asserting that there was no prior notification from the…
Japanese government to broaden definitions of dangerous driving for speeding, concentration of alcohol in effort to toughen law
Regarding drunk driving, the dangerous driving charge will be imposed if the alcohol concentration in a driver’s breath exceeds 0.5 milligrams per liter of exhalation. The…
In Japan, nearly 900 had driver’s licenses suspended for drunk cycling in Jan.-Sept.
Penalties for cycling while intoxicated at or above a threshold of 0.15 include imprisonment for up to three years or a fine of up to ¥500,000 (US$3,211).
Earthquakes in northern Japan leave 30 injured, disrupt water and power supplies
Tsunami warnings and advisories were initially issued for the Pacific coast of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region, among other areas, but these were later lifted. A 70-centimeter wave…
Japanese police rush to retrieve toy guns capable of firing live ammunition
According to the National Police Agency and other sources, about 16,000 of the toy guns have been imported from China since December last year and distributed to 78 companies…
Osaka Expo materials reused and recycled around Japan, exemplifying a circular economy
Initiatives proceeding after the Expo will influence the planning, operation and dismantling of large-scale events in Japan and around the world, establishing a global standard…
Japan’s steelmakers turn to hydrogen in decarbonisation efforts, but high costs hinder progress
As market conditions worsen due to shrinking domestic demand and overproduction in China, there have been moves to reconsider decarbonisation investments.
Japan recalls much-loved Pocky, other Glico chocolate products over smell
The company said eating the products poses no health risks.