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Japan is on a mission to become a global AI powerhouse, and it’s starting with some impressive advances in AI-driven language models. Japanese technology experts are developing advanced models that grasp the unique nuances of the Japanese language and culture—essential for industries such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing – where precision is key. But this […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has dusted off his golf clubs in an attempt to forge a bond with President-elect Donald Trump, an avid lover of the game. The presidential office said on Tuesday that Yoon began practising the game for the first time in eight years in preparation for a possible round of golf […]
SoftBank is the first to buy Nvidia’s Blackwell chips, the companies said Wednesday. The chips will power a supercomputer in Japan. The collab comes amid skyrocketing demand for Nvidia chips as companies scramble to secure supplies. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the […]
A nuclear reactor in northeastern Japan, hit by the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami, was restarted Wednesday after a temporary suspension due to an instrument problem, the plant operator said. In late October, the Onagawa plant’s No. 2 unit became the first reactor to operate in eastern Japan since the natural disaster, but it was […]
TOKYO, Nov 13 (News On Japan) – Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has issued a recommendation to publishing giant KADOKAWA and its subsidiary, citing violations of the Subcontract Act over ‘unjust price cutting’ practices involving compensation paid to freelance writers and photographers. The companies under recommendation for violations of the Subcontract Act include KADOKAWA and its […]
On November 11, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was confirmed a second time as the prime minister by the National Diet. He will be heading a minority government led by his own Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito. Promising to create “a future for all citizens,” he appealed to the public for support: “In both foreign […]
Hanako Okada was one of 73 women to win seats at the general election last month, a record number in a Parliament long dominated by men. Source link
Raina Ong Staff Writer,japan-guide.com On March 16, 2024, the new service started along the recently extended Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train line beyond Kanazawa and into Fukui Prefecture. Before the extension, the Hokuriku Shinkansen went as far as Kanazawa, and the city has enjoyed an increase in tourist numbers since the opening of the bullet train […]
Nintendo’s famous game designer Shigeru Miyamoto showed off the Donkey Kong Country area at Super Nintendo World. The unveiling is a major addition to the theme park within a theme park that opened at Universal Studios Japan in March 2021. Nintendo has opened or is opening its theme parks in Hollywood, Osaka, Orlando (2025) and […]
United States President-elect Donald J Trump has criticized the current President Joe Biden administration over inflation and other issues. Moreover, he has indicated his intention to fundamentally change US economic policy. Apparently, the president-elect strongly believes that the only way to make America great again is to strengthen the economy. Also, the rise of China […]