Calmly debate legislation taking security into account
Japan should explore approaches to expand exports of equipment while maintaining the principle of a pacifist nation, the author states.
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Japan Researchers: 40% of Domestic Work Tasks Could Be Automated within 10 Years
“Grocery shopping,” topped the list of potentially automatable tasks, with 59% or participants believing automation was possible within the next decade.
Universities in Japan restrict students’ use of ChatGPT
The use of ChatGPT is increasingly being restricted for students’ essays and other papers, and students are being warned about the dangers of information leaks.
40% of Japan nursery schools fall short of reaching quota for students
In addition to the falling birthrate, the shortfall is believed to be linked to such factors as a dearth of childcare workers, and others.
Japan’s Ikee qualifies in 1st individual event for world championships since illness
This is the first time since her diagnosis in 2019 and the latest step forward of her recovery from leukaemia.
Damage inside nuclear reactor feared greater than assumed
The images raise concern that the extent of the damage may be greater than previously thought.
China Coast Guard’s intrusions around Japan’s Senkakus show they stay longer
About three years ago, the length of stay per Chinese coast guard fleet extended from half a month to one month.
Japan drops ball on rare earth magnet technology, losing out to China
Beijing's acquisition of advanced Japanese magnet manufacturing equipment enabled Chinese manufacturers to rapidly increase their technological capabilities.
China plans to ban exports of rare earth magnet tech
With the global trend toward decarbonisation, China is believed to be seeking to seize control of the magnet supply chain.
Japan boat tour reveals glowing mystery of firefly squid
To find out what causes the luminescent "mystery of Toyama Bay", the Firefly Squid Boat Tour takes visitors on predawn cruises.