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thehindu.comworld1 day ago
Japan to form council to revise AI legal frameworks
The government decided Tuesday to create a new council that will overhaul laws on artificial intelligence development and use. The move is part of 2026 basic policy guidelines adopted at a meeting in Tokyo.
channelnewsasia.comfinance2 days ago
Japan Records Highest First-Half Bankruptcies Since 2022 Linked to Weak Yen
Forty-five Japanese companies filed for bankruptcy between January and June citing the weak yen, up more than 30 percent from a year earlier. Tokyo Shoko Research reported the total as the highest since it began tracking currency-related failures in 2022.
Japan Timesworld2 days ago
Japanese Police Serve Fresh Warrants on Three People Over Alleged Residency-Card Misuse
Tokyo and Osaka police on July 5 issued arrest warrants for three people, including Hu Shi, over alleged immigration control law breaches involving a residence card. Hu, initially arrested last month, is believed to be second-in-command of a U.S.-sanctioned fraud organization.
winnipegfreepress.comworld5 days ago
Haruki Murakami Novel 'The Tale of KAHO' Goes on Sale at Midnight in Tokyo
Haruki Murakami's first book in three years went on sale at midnight July 3 in Tokyo bookstores. Dozens of fans queued for copies of the novel, which features the author's first female protagonist. Murakami discussed his writing process and views on AI in interviews published the…
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Chipmaker begins shipping samples of new 3D flash memory for AI data centers
A Tokyo-based chipmaker has started sending samples of its 332-layer flash memory chips to AI data center operators. The chips store 59% more data than the previous generation and will be produced at a plant in Iwate Prefecture.
forbes.comfinance5 days agoUpdated
Metaplanet Adds 2,823 Bitcoin to Treasury Reaching 43,000 BTC
The Tokyo-listed firm purchased another 2,823 BTC for $170.7 million, lifting total holdings to 43,000 BTC valued at $2.6 billion. The company also reported $10.85 million in Bitcoin Income Generation revenue for the second quarter.
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rt.compolitics6 days ago
Tokyo Court to Show Excerpts of Interrogation Video in Damages Suit
The Tokyo District Court ruled Thursday that it will display one hour of prosecutor interrogation footage during oral proceedings next month in a lawsuit filed by Naoyuki Ikuta. Ikuta seeks damages over alleged improper questioning in a fraud case that led to his 11-year prison s…
news.google.compolitics6 days ago
Japan and India Expand Cooperation on AI, Energy and Defense
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday to advance joint work in artificial intelligence, economic security, clean energy and defense. The leaders cited supply chain risks and regional influence concerns as reasons for closer…
Yonhapworld6 days ago
aespa to Release First Japanese EP 'Kiss N Tell' on July 24
K-pop group aespa will issue its debut Japanese extended play next month. The six-track release comes ahead of a fan meet-and-greet in Tokyo. The announcement follows strong sales for the group's latest Korean album.
Japan Timespolitics7 days ago
Tokyo Court Convicts Labor Ministry Official of Stalking
A Tokyo court convicted a Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare section chief of stalking a female subordinate and entering her home. The court imposed a two-year prison sentence suspended for five years and the ministry dismissed the official the same day.
The Independentsports8 days ago
Naomi Osaka wears Japanese-inspired robe at Wimbledon first-round match
The 14th seed arrived on Court 3 wearing a custom all-white kimono-style robe designed by Tokyo-based designer Hana Yagi. She removed the garment before play and defeated Elsa Jacquemot 6-1 7-5.
washingtonpost.comworld9 days ago
Thai Court Sentences Mother to 7½ Years for Trafficking Daughter to Tokyo Massage Parlor
A Bangkok court handed down the sentence Monday after the mother abandoned her 12-year-old daughter at a Tokyo massage parlor in 2025. The girl later sought help from Japanese immigration authorities.
The Japan Timesworld9 days ago
Government Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Bail Denials for Deceased Adviser
The Japanese government told the Tokyo District Court it will contest a lawsuit filed by three family members of a former Ohkawara Kakohki adviser who died in custody. The suit seeks about ¥168 million in damages and names 37 judges.
Japan Timesworld9 days ago
European Firm and Anduril Plan Drone Projects with Japan
A European aerospace company and U.S. defense firm Anduril Industries announced plans to develop and produce military drones in Japan. Ukrainian firms also brought unmanned technologies to Tokyo partners while the Defense Ministry considers a U.S. AI system.
theconversation.comscience10 days ago
French Research Sailboat Tara Docks in Tokyo After Completing Japan Microplastics Survey
The Tara arrived at Hinode Pier in April to share results from Japan's largest coastal microplastics study and begin the Tara Coral expedition in the Coral Triangle. The 36-meter vessel last visited Japan eight years earlier and collaborates with local scientists on marine projec…
japantimes.co.jpai10 days ago
Canada Sends Business Delegation to Japan as Trade Diversification Push Continues
Canadian International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu led the mission and spoke in Tokyo on June 25. Ottawa seeks to double non-U.S. exports by 2035.
New York Postpolitics10 days ago
Japan Airlines to Add Daily Nonstop Flights from San Diego to Tokyo
Japan Airlines will increase nonstop service between San Diego International Airport and Tokyo Narita from four weekly flights to daily starting August 1. Officials cited a 42 percent rise in passenger traffic between San Diego and Asia from 2023 to 2025.
Engadgetai10 days ago
Asian Firms Launch AI Models After U.S. Ban on Anthropic Systems
Chinese firm 360 and Tokyo startup Sakana AI released new tools this week that target capabilities restricted by a U.S. export ban on Anthropic products. The moves follow the Trump administration's order two weeks earlier limiting access to Mythos and Fable 5.
thehindu.combusiness11 days ago
Equinor to End Japan Offshore Wind Work but Keep Other Japan Investments
Equinor announced on June 26, 2026, that it is exiting Japan's offshore wind market. The Norwegian company will close its Tokyo office by the end of 2026 and redirect efforts toward integrated power markets.
coindesk.combusiness12 days ago
SBI Holdings to Buy Bitbank Crypto Exchange for About $289 Million
SBI Holdings agreed to acquire cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank for around $289 million. The Tokyo-based firm said the transaction will close in October subject to regulatory approval.
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finance12 days ago
World Shares Mixed as Japan and South Korea Fall Sharply While Australia Rises
Asian markets led declines on Friday with Tokyo's Nikkei falling 4.2 percent and Seoul's Kospi dropping 5.8 percent. European indices edged lower while U.S. futures showed mixed results.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld12 days agoUpdated
Canadian Defence Minister Discusses Possible GCAP Fighter Partnership With Japan
David McGuinty met Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in Tokyo on June 24 and reviewed the Global Combat Air Program. He called the project promising and said he would bring details back for further Canadian review.
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japantimes.co.jpworld13 days ago
Anduril in Talks to Acquire Nissan Oppama Plant for Drone Production
U.S. defense firm Anduril Industries is negotiating to buy Nissan Motor’s Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo to manufacture military drones. No final decision has been reached and Nissan is also speaking with other potential buyers. The plant, set to close in 2028, opened in 1961 a…
japantoday.comfinance14 days ago
Nikkei Futures Drop 0.5 Percent Ahead of Tokyo Open
Nikkei futures fell half a percent in early trading, pointing to a softer start for Japanese stocks. The decline follows overnight moves in U.S. and European markets.
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Japan Timesworld15 days ago
Court fines former lawmaker 600,000 yen in slush fund case
A Tokyo court found a former lawmaker partly not guilty of failing to report political funds and imposed a reduced fine. The ruling addressed unreported kickbacks from fundraising events over several years.
finance.yahoo.comworld15 days ago
Yen Rises Overnight to About 161.1 but Holds Near Multi-Year Lows After Routine Katayama–Bessent Call
The Japanese currency rose sharply between 11 p.m. and midnight Tokyo time on 22 June 2026 during a routine call between Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Katayama said the two sides agreed to act decisively if needed.
japantimes.co.jpfinance15 days ago
Brookfield Plans Over $10 Billion in Japan Investments
The head of Brookfield’s Japan unit said the Canadian asset manager will promote investment in artificial intelligence data centers. The firm also acquired a Tokyo headquarters building for about ¥300 billion as part of a broader five-year plan.
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japantimes.co.jpworld16 days ago
Japan Holds Annual Ceremony to Honor Leprosy Patients 30 Years After Isolation Law Ended
A ceremony took place Monday at the health ministry in Tokyo to mark 30 years since the end of Japan's forced isolation policy for leprosy patients. Former patients laid flowers and observed a moment of silence while the health minister expressed regret over past human rights vio…
The Japan Timesscience16 days ago
University of Tokyo Study Links Walkability and Employment to Daily Steps Across Japan
A new study published Saturday analyzed data from 1.5 million smartphone users across 951 municipalities. It found residents in the most walkable areas took nearly twice as many daily steps as those in the least walkable ones. The research highlights links between urban design, e…
The Japan Timesscience18 days ago
TEPCO Completes Second Round of Fukushima Treated Water Release
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings finished discharging about 7,900 tons of treated water on June 20, 2026. The round began June 1 and faced two temporary halts after alarms.
japan-forward.comtechnology24 days ago
University of Tokyo fMRI study finds paper and tablet manga readers score equally on story comprehension
Researchers used manga and fMRI scans to compare how the brain processes physical books versus digital formats. Participants who read on paper answered complex plot questions faster.
Japan Timesworld26 days ago
Japan Updates Tokyo Earthquake Plan to Cut Projected Deaths and Damage in Half
The government on Friday approved a revised 10-year preparedness plan for a possible major quake under the Tokyo area. The plan sets a target of reducing deaths and destroyed buildings to half or less of December 2025 estimates.
nknews.orgworld27 days ago
U.S. and Japan Reaffirm North Korea Denuclearization Goal, Discuss Nuclear Threats From China and Russia at Defense Talks
The allies held the Extended Deterrence Dialogue in Tokyo on Monday and Tuesday and issued a joint statement rejecting claims that North Korea's nuclear program is a closed issue.
upi.comworld28 days ago
South Korea Maintains Fukushima Seafood Ban, Says Japan Has Not Requested New Talks
Seoul's foreign ministry stated on June 10 that Tokyo has not formally asked for regular consultations or a new body to discuss lifting the import restrictions imposed since 2013.
japantimes.co.jppolitics28 days ago
Japan and Malaysia Reach Energy Security Deal on LNG Supplies
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim agreed to strengthen energy ties during a meeting in Tokyo on Wednesday. Japan imports about 15 percent of its LNG from Malaysia.
news.google.combusiness29 days ago
Open House Group Founder Steps Down After Record Profits, $400M Personal Gain
Masaaki Arai stepped down as president and CEO of Open House Group in October after turning 60. The Tokyo-based developer posted record results and saw its shares rise 38%.
nippon.comworld31 days ago
Tokyo Rainbow Pride Draws 15,000 Marchers Amid Continued Lack of Same-Sex Marriage Recognition in Japan
About 15,000 people marched through central Tokyo on Saturday and Sunday despite rain. Organizers estimated total attendance at 274,000 across the two-day event.
ESPNsports32 days ago
36-Year-Old Kei Nishikori, Limited to Challenger Tour This Year, to Retire at Japan Open
The 36-year-old former U.S. Open finalist received a wild card for the Tokyo tournament that begins Sept. 4. Nishikori made his professional debut in 2007.
world33 days ago
Korea Investment Corp. to Open Tokyo Office, Expanding Reach in Japan’s Alternative and Traditional Assets
The $232 billion South Korean sovereign wealth fund will open its sixth overseas office in Tokyo this summer to expand investments in Japan across both alternative and traditional assets.
Japan Timesworld34 days ago
Crunchyroll Anime Awards Held in Tokyo as Paid Subscribers Reach 21 Million
The 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards were held May 23 at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa. Yoko Takahashi performed the theme from Neon Genesis Evangelion before an international audience.
Japan Timesfinance34 days ago
Bank of Japan Governor Signals Further Rate Increases Ahead of Policy Meeting
The central bank governor said interest rates should continue rising if economic conditions align with forecasts. The comments came during a speech in Tokyo one day before a scheduled policy decision.
Forbesai35 days ago
SoftBank Shares Rise to Record High, Making Masayoshi Son Asia's Richest Person
SoftBank Group shares reached a record high on Monday, lifting Masayoshi Son's net worth to $97 billion. The Tokyo-listed company overtook Toyota Motor as Japan's most valuable firm by market capitalization.
Japan Timesworld35 days ago
Tepco Incoming Chair Says Foreign Alliances Not Ruled Out Amid Fukushima Cleanup Costs and Restructuring Push
Keisuke Yokoo said he would consider partnerships outside Japan as Tokyo Electric Power Co. seeks investments and asset sales to fund Fukushima cleanup costs.
Japan Timesworld36 days ago
Tepco Starts Removing Fuel From Fukushima No. 2 Spent Fuel Pool, 15 Years After Meltdown
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings started extracting fuel assemblies from the No. 2 reactor at the Fukushima No. 1 plant on June 2, 2026. The work marks a key step in decommissioning the facility damaged in the 2011 accident.
Financial Timesfinance37 days ago
SoftBank Group Overtakes Toyota as Japan's Largest Company by Market Value
SoftBank Group Corp. surpassed Toyota Motor Corp. in market capitalization during Tokyo trading on Monday. The change ended Toyota's more than 20-year position as Japan's largest company by market value.
Japan Timesfinance37 days ago
SoftBank Group Surpasses Toyota as Japan’s Highest-Valued Company by Market Capitalization
SoftBank Group’s market capitalization rose above ¥48 trillion on June 1, 2026, surpassing Toyota Motor’s ¥46 trillion for the first time since 2000. Shares of SoftBank climbed 14 percent in Tokyo trading.
Japan Timessports37 days ago
Japan Defeats Iceland 1-0 in World Cup Warm-Up Match
Japan scored once in the 86th minute to defeat Iceland 1-0 in a friendly at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sunday. The result completed Japan's preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.
South China Morning Postpolitics38 days ago
Japan PM Takaichi Tells North Korea Abductee Families She Will Seek Progress on Kidnapping Issue
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to resolve the abduction issue during her term, including through possible summit talks. The rally was held in Tokyo on Saturday, 30 May 2026.
Japan Timesworld40 days ago
Humanoids Summit in Tokyo discusses robots as labor gap solution
The two-day Humanoids Summit in Tokyo concluded on Friday with discussions on using humanoid robots to address workforce shortages. Speakers cited declining birth rates in Japan, the United States, and globally as a driver of investment in robotics.
Rapplerworld40 days ago
Marcos says no plan to replace DILG Secretary Remulla
President Marcos stated on May 29 that he has no plans to replace DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla. He spoke during an interview in Tokyo at the end of a state visit.
The Japan Timesai41 days ago
Humanoids Summit Opens in Tokyo to Discuss AI Robots and Labor Shortage
A two-day robotics conference began Thursday in Tokyo, focusing on how AI-powered humanoids could address Japan's worker shortfall. Organizers expect 2,000 attendees from 30 countries and 300 companies.
foxnews.comai42 days ago
Tokyo Lab Tests Ten Robots for Automated Biology Experiments
A robotics center in Tokyo opened an automated laboratory in April that uses ten two-armed robots equipped with artificial-intelligence software. The facility aims to scale to thousands of robots available to researchers worldwide by 2040 or 2050.
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world43 days ago
Japan Plans $67 Billion Maglev Line Between Tokyo and Osaka
Japan is constructing a magnetic levitation train line that will connect Tokyo and Osaka. The project is budgeted at $67 billion and is designed to operate at speeds up to 375 mph.
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japantimes.co.jpworld43 days ago
Tokyo Police Search for Man After Substance Sprayed at Ginza Mall ATM
At least 19 people were taken to hospital after a man sprayed an irritant at an ATM inside Tokyo's Ginza 6 shopping centre. Police identified the substance as likely containing capsaicin and are still searching for the suspect.
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Euronewsworld43 days ago
Tokyo Police Investigate Substance Spray at Ginza Six Mall
More than 20 people reported throat irritation after an unidentified substance was sprayed near an ATM inside the Ginza Six shopping complex on May 25. Japanese authorities took 19 people to hospitals for evaluation while roads around the site were closed.
nbcnews.comworld45 days ago
Architect Israel Goodovitch, former Tel Aviv city engineer, dies at 92
Israel Goodovitch, who served as Tel Aviv city engineer and practiced architecture, died Friday at age 92. He was born in Haifa in 1934 and studied at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and the University of Tokyo.
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link.springer.comscience45 days ago
Researchers Develop Conductive Microsheet Electrode for Skin Biosignal Recording
A team from the University of Tokyo and partner institutions created a fully conductive microsheet electrode using polyurethane and self-doped PEDOT. The electrode records electrocardiograms in high-temperature, high-sweat environments such as saunas.
nintendoworldreport.comworld46 days ago
Visual Novel Coffee Talk Tokyo Releases May 21
Coffee Talk Tokyo, a visual novel from Indonesia-based Toge Productions, launched May 21. The game is set in a near-future Tokyo and features characters including spirits and humans who gather at a late-night coffee shop.
ibtimes.co.ukfinance47 days ago
Private Equity Firms Consider Bids for Japanese Logistics Company Nikkon Holdings
Private equity firms Bain Capital, Warburg Pincus, and Blackstone are evaluating bids for Nikkon Holdings as the company explores a potential take-private transaction. The Tokyo-based firm has appointed advisers and formed a special committee to oversee the process.
nknews.orgsports47 days ago
North Korean Team Wins 2-1 in South Korea for Asian Women's Champions League Final
North Korean side Naegohyang defeated South Korean club Suwon 2-1 in a match played in South Korea. The result qualifies Naegohyang for the Asian Women's Champions League final against Tokyo Verdy Beleza.