#Japan

HideyoHanazumi

Hideyo Hanazumi, Governor of Niigata Prefecture, confirmed support for a partial restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world's largest, which aims to resume operations after the 2011 Fukushima...

SanaeTakaichi

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of a potential Chinese military attack or blockade on Taiwan and indicated that Japan might respond militarily under collective defense laws. China swiftly retaliated by...

ArtificialIntelligence

Asian and European stock markets experienced significant declines amid concerns of an AI stock bubble and economic uncertainties. South Korea's KOSPI dropped 3.8% with notable losses in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix...

ShinyaAdachi

A massive fire broke out in the Saganoseki district of Oita City, Japan, causing widespread destruction in a densely populated area near the fishing port. At least 170 buildings were destroyed and another 130 damaged,...

CurrentBiology

Researchers discovered that parasitic ant queens manipulate host colonies to kill their own queens through chemical means. The study shows how this triggers defensive behavior among worker ants, leading to the takeover...

SatsukiKatayama

Japan's economy contracted by 0.4% in the last quarter, marking its first decline in six quarters. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama expressed concern over the depreciation of the yen, which recently broke through the...

SanaeTakaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated Japan might respond militarily if China invades Taiwan, marking a shift from strategic ambiguity. China retaliated by summoning Japan's ambassador and issuing a travel...

SanaeTakaichi

Recent developments in East Asia involve escalating tensions among China, Japan, and Taiwan, with increased military actions and diplomatic disputes. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned that Japan might respond...

Kano

Kano, a 32-year-old woman, gained media attention after marrying her AI partner, Lune Klaus, whom she created using ChatGPT. The mixed-reality ceremony took place in Okayama, featuring Kano in VR glasses while...

LinTao

Sony's CFO Lin Tao indicated that the PlayStation 5 (PS5) is only halfway through its life cycle, suggesting that the PlayStation 6 (PS6) might not launch until 2028 or 2029. His comments imply a potential delay in the...

IsseyMiyake

Apple launched the iPhone Pocket, a limited edition accessory designed in collaboration with Japanese designer Issey Miyake. The product, available in long and short strap versions at prices of $229.95 and $149.95...

TatsuyaNakadai

Tatsuya Nakadai, the renowned Japanese actor, passed away in Tokyo at the age of 92 due to pneumonia. His death was confirmed by Mumeijuku, the acting school and theater company he founded with his wife, Yasuko...

Sony

Sony Group reported a 7% year-over-year increase in second-quarter operating profit, reaching 311 billion yen ($2 billion) for the July-September period. The company announced a significant share buyback of up to 100...

Mitsubishi

Japan has significantly increased its financial investments in European tech startups since the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement took effect, with Japanese venture capital firms investing over €33 billion in...

SanaeTakaichi

Sanae Takaichi warned that a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan could lead to a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan. China's Foreign Ministry condemned her statements, asserting that Taiwan is an integral part of...