Oracle Announces $10 Billion Investment in Japan
Amid rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI), major American IT companies are announcing significant investments. (News On Japan)...
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Princess Aiko Takes on Editorial Role at Japanese Red Cross Society
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Emperor and Empress, is now involved in editing a magazine about volunteerism at the Japanese Red Cross Society....
read moreKurosawa's "Serpent's Path" Gets Full Remake
Ko Shibasaki takes the lead in "Serpent's Path," a suspense thriller directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a Japan-France co-production. (News On Japan)...
read moreCourt orders compensation to 26 unrecognized Minamata victims
A Japanese district court on Thursday ordered a chemical maker to pay 4 million yen each to 26 unrecognized sufferers of the Minamata mercury-poisonin...
read moreJapan court denies salmon fishing rights to Ainu people
A court in Japan dismissed a bid by Ainu Indigenous people to reclaim rights over river fishing for salmon, an official said Thursday. It was the firs...
read moreDoctors, dentists sue Google for keeping reviews they say are unfair
A group of doctors and dentists in Japan on Thursday filed a lawsuit seeking a total of about 1.4 million yen in damages from Google LLC for keeping�...
read moreAverage Price of New Tokyo Condos Surpasses 100 Million Yen
The prices of newly built condominiums in Tokyo's city center continue to surge, surpassing 100 million yen ($650,000) on average across all 23 wards....
read more'Rakuten Pay' Becomes Unified Payment Gateway
Rakuten is consolidating its smartphone payment apps into a single platform. (News On Japan)...
read moreDebate Intensifies Over Coeducation in Saitama's High Schools
A recommendation to abolish boys-only and girls-only schools in favor of coeducational systems has sparked a heated debate among graduates of single-s...
read moreMaizuru's Famous Rock Oysters Hit the Market
In Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, the shipping season for rock oysters, which are at their peak during the summer, has commenced. (News On Japan)...
read moreDoctors Sue Google Over Malicious Reviews
A group of 63 medical professionals has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging the tech giant has failed to address malicious reviews on Google Maps...
read moreM6.6 quake in western Japan leaves at least 9 injured
At least nine people were injured late Wednesday after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck a wide area of western Japan. The quake at 11:14 p...
read moreHayao Miyazaki Honored in Time's 100 Most Influential People List
The prestigious American magazine 'Time' announced on April 17 its annual list of the '100 Most Influential People in the World,' featuring Hayao Miya...
read moreElderly Woman Wrongly Detained for Shoplifting Inari Sushi
A 74-year-old woman who was detained by police for 3 days following her arrest for allegedly stealing a pack of inari sushi, has received an apology f...
read moreJapan opposition party to propose using BOJ's ETF dividends for child care
Japan's biggest opposition party is set to propose the government taps dividend income from exchange-traded funds (ETF) owned by the Bank of Japan (BO...
read moreJapan records best-ever monthly visitor numbers in March
More than three million foreigners visited Japan in March, a record for a single month, government data showed Wednesday in a major boost for its tour...
read moreM6.4 quake jolts Ehime, Kochi prefectures
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 hit southern Japan late on Wednesday, said the Japan Meteorological Agency, without issuing a tsunam...
read moreOdakyu and Tesla Launch XR Technology Demonstration
Odakyu Electric Railway has launched an experimental demonstration using XR technology at the newly installed "Shinjuku Southern Terrace Vision" large...
read moreNew Bill to Penalize IT Giants
The Japanese government plans to impose fines of 20% on domestic sales of major IT companies like Apple and Google to curb monopolistic practices such...
read morePolice Question Man Connected to Burned Bodies
A man in his 20s has turned himself in to police, hinting that he might be connected to the tragic incident of two charred bodies near a forest road i...
read moreTop 20 Translation Companies in Japan 2024
When selecting a translation and interpretation services company, several critical factors must be considered to ensure that your specific needs are m...
read moreOne-shot Web Manga "Look Back" Set for Anime Release
The theatrical anime "Look Back," a coming-of-age story by Tatsuki Fujimoto, is set to premiere nationwide on June 28, 2024. (News On Japan)...
read moreJapan Welcomes Over 3 Million Foreign Visitors in March
For the first time in a single month, the number of foreign visitors to Japan exceeded 3 million, with March recording a historic high of over 3.08 mi...
read more3-year-old girl falls to her death from balcony of high-rise apartment in Hiroshima
A three-year-old girl died after apparently falling from the balcony of a high-rise apartment where she lived with her family in Hiroshima on Tuesday....
read moreSnake Found on Tokaido Shinkansen
A snake was discovered aboard a Tokaido Shinkansen train at Tokyo Station on Tuesday afternoon, delaying departure by 17-minutes. (News On Japan)...
read moreJapanese Team Reveals Olympic Sportswear
With only 100 days to go until the opening of the Paris Olympics, the Japanese Olympic and Paralympic teams showed off their official sportswear in To...
read more"Ghost Cat Anzu" Selected for Cannes Directors' Fortnight
"Ghost Cat Anzu" has been selected for the "Directors' Fortnight" at the Cannes International Film Festival next month, with an official screening now...
read moreOffice Furniture Giant Itoki Fights for AI Talent
As the competition for AI talent intensifies, an office furniture manufacturer has launched a new internship program aimed at recruiting students stud...
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