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SCI & TECH5d agoJapanese company unveils 'robot ambulance' for on-site humanoid repairsThe vehicle can transport engineers, repair equipment and replacement humanoids when robots break down.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS5d agoThe Long - Lasting Japanese SUV That Rarely Gets ExpensiveThis article discusses a Japanese SUV known for its durability and affordability, highlighting aspects of the automotive market.topspeed.com · United States
WORLD5d ago Troubling Element : Japanese artist death revives history of racist remarksThe death of a Japanese artist has reportedly brought back discussions about past racist remarks. This highlights ongoing societal issues related to race and public discourse.hawaiipublicradio.org · United States
WORLD5d agoJapan’s Sapporo Snow Festival rebrands as snowfall dwindlesJapan’s hugely popular Sapporo Snow Festival is shifting its focus towards protecting the environment and sustainability, with a climate expert warning that global warming and reduced snowfall across Hokkaido will make it increasingly difficult to stage the event. In August, organisers unveiled a new logo, official mascot and revised concept for the 77th snow festival, an eight-day event running from February 4 next year. The updated branding expresses appreciation for the annual snowfall the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5d agoCan a US$6 trillion South Korea-Japan economic bloc succeed?A fraying global economic order could push South Korea and Japan towards deeper trade integration, with business leaders and analysts saying the two neighbours stand to benefit from such a partnership despite lingering historical wounds. The two countries could draw closer as the era of relatively open global trade gives way to tit-for-tat tariffs and supply-chain disruptions due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. SK Group chairman and Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoAppeals court cites detention of Japanese Americans in ruling blasting Trump immigration policyThe Trump administration's policy of holding immigrants without a chance for release on bond is illegal and “harkens back to some of the darkest moments in our country's…Japan Today
WORLD5d agoJapanese restaurant chain offering free food for a year if you beat massive meat bowl challengeBefore we get to the meat of this story, let’s start with a little linguistic appetizer. Japanese restaurant chain Densetsu no Sutadonya’s name translates to “Legendary Sutadon Shop.”…Japan Today
BUSINESS6d agoHuawei racketeering trial turns to alleged trade secret theft from Japan’s FujitsuKey witnesses are expected to testify in Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies’ landmark criminal case on Thursday in Brooklyn, New York, as it enters its second day of testimony. It comes after a US government lawyer told federal jurors on the opening day that Huawei engaged in criminal activities to achieve “growth at any cost”, while a lawyer for the company said that Huawei employees deemed to have broken company policies were punished for their actions. Brian Heberlig, of US law firm...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoIsao Harimoto, Japanese baseball idol and survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bomb, dies at 86He was five years old when he was a victim of the bombing and his mother protected him with her own body. The sporting achievements of Japan's 'hit machine' and his contributions to new generations.Clarín
CONFLICT6d agoJapan’s AI satellites and other space ambitions ‘a serious threat’, China warnsJapan’s plan to develop tactical satellites equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) would boost its long-range offensive strike capabilities and pose a serious threat, Chinese state media has warned. The Japanese Nikkei newspaper reported last week that the planned AI-equipped satellites would be capable of analysing surveillance intelligence in space. The aim is to speed up targeting decisions and strengthen the country’s “counterstrike capability”, such as missile guidance. According to the...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoJapan to deploy 10,000 police officers for Asian Games opening ceremonyAbout 10,000 police officers will be mobilized for security at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games to be held next week in Nagoya in central Japan, the…Japan Today
WORLD6d agoJapan to deploy 10,000 police officers for Asian Games openingAbout 10,000 police officers will be mobilized for security at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games to be held next week in Nagoya in central Japan, the…Japan Today
BUSINESS6d agoJapan must raise rates, central banker saysHawkish BoJ comments follow pressure from Scott Bessent and volatility in currency and bond marketsFinancial Times
SCI & TECH6d agoMad Scientists In Japan Redesign The Piston For New Direct - Injection EngineResearchers in Japan have reportedly redesigned a piston for a new direct-injection engine. This innovation could represent an advance in automotive or industrial technology.carbuzz.com · United States
POLITICS6d agoJapan’s protest over Russian soldier statue aggravates ‘summer of tension’Russia has rebuffed a strongly worded complaint from Japan about the unveiling of a statue in the city of Khabarovsk depicting a Soviet soldier smashing an imperial-era border marker bearing the emblem of the Japanese emperor, with analysts suggesting the bilateral relations will inevitably remain chilly. The 15-metre granite monument to the Soviet Union’s victory over Japan in 1945 shows a soldier using the butt of his rifle to shatter the border post, identical to the former markers installed...South China Morning Post