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Fireworks, Celebrations: Countries Ring In 2026. This Was The First
As the world prepares to turn the calendar page, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, North Korea and Japan have already welcomed the New Year.
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Xi Jinping Invites Canada PM To China In First Meet In 8 years
President Xi Jinping on Friday invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to China, in the first formal talks between the nations' leaders since 2017, before also holding first discussions with Japan's new premier.
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Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
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Japan To Double India Investment Target To $68 Billion: Focus On Chips, AI
Japan is reportedly planning to double its private-sector investment in India to 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) over the next decade.
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Japanese Warships Dock In New Zealand For First Time Since 1936
Japanese warships docked in New Zealand's capital Friday for the first time in almost 90 years amid efforts by Tokyo to deepen its strategic ties in the South Pacific Ocean.
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Here's How AI Is Supporting Japan's 1,000-Year-Old Nishijinori Weaving Art
Nishijinori, the intricate weaving technique for kimonos that dates back more than a thousand years in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, is getting a high-tech collaborator: artificial intelligence.
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'New Baba Vanga' Predicted A Major Disaster In Next 3 Weeks
Bookings for the April and May spring holidays in Japan dropped by half from the previous year, according to a Hong Kong travel agency.
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Honda Cars India To Launch New BEV Next Fiscal Year; Will Focus On Hybrids Too
Takashi Nakajima, New President and CEO, Honda Cars India announced that India will be a top 3 market for Honda after Japan and USA, along with shedding light on new EV launch and hybrids.
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New AI Model Can Tell How Your Body Has Aged Using Just 5 Drops Of Blood
Scientists at Osaka University in Japan have devised a new AI model to estimate a person's biological age - a measure of how well their body has aged, rather than just counting the years since birth.
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Google's March Pixel Drop Brings Gemini Live Upgrades, Scam Detection in Messages and More
Google on Tuesday rolled out the March Pixel Drop for compatible Pixel devices. As per the company, it is the first Pixel Drop of the year which introduces several new features. Gemini Live, the conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tool can now be spoken to in a combination of 45 languages. Further, there’s a new Suggestions feature in the...
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Toyota Aims to Open Its Futuristic City in Japan This Year
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to move in the first 100 residents of a futuristic city at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan this year. A key part of Toyota’s broader Woven initiative is a new software platform and vehicle operating system it calls Arene, which is designed to speed up car development and lower costs.
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"Motorbike-Sized" Tuna Sells For More Than Rs 11 Crore At Tokyo Auction
The Onodera Group, which includes Michelin-starred sushi restaurateurs, paid 207m yen for the 276-kilo bluefin tuna. This is the second-highest price ever paid at the annual New Year auction.
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Honda Crafts Nissan Rescue Plan That Plays Out Over Years
While their executives called the transaction a merger, Honda will take the lead in forming the new entity and nominate a majority of its directors. Nissan’s partner Mitsubishi Motors may also participate in the deal.
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Climate Change Causes Decline in Rice Quality Across East Asia, New Study Suggests
A recent study highlights a decline in rice quality across East Asia due to climate change. Using 35 years of data, researchers found that rising nighttime temperatures significantly reduce the head rice rate (HRR), especially in Japan and China. The study also identifies solar radiation, precipitation changes, and vapor pressure as contributing fa...
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Litmus Test For Japan's Ishiba As Country Votes In General Elections
Japan voted on Sunday in its tightest election in years, with new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his juggernaut Liberal Democratic Party facing potentially their worst result since 2009.
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Fireworks, Celebrations: Countries Ring In 2026. This Was The First
As the world prepares to turn the calendar page, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, North Korea and Japan have already welcomed the New Year.
-
Xi Jinping Invites Canada PM To China In First Meet In 8 years
President Xi Jinping on Friday invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to China, in the first formal talks between the nations' leaders since 2017, before also holding first discussions with Japan's new premier.
-
Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
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Japan To Double India Investment Target To $68 Billion: Focus On Chips, AI
Japan is reportedly planning to double its private-sector investment in India to 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) over the next decade.
-
Japanese Warships Dock In New Zealand For First Time Since 1936
Japanese warships docked in New Zealand's capital Friday for the first time in almost 90 years amid efforts by Tokyo to deepen its strategic ties in the South Pacific Ocean.
-
Here's How AI Is Supporting Japan's 1,000-Year-Old Nishijinori Weaving Art
Nishijinori, the intricate weaving technique for kimonos that dates back more than a thousand years in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, is getting a high-tech collaborator: artificial intelligence.
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'New Baba Vanga' Predicted A Major Disaster In Next 3 Weeks
Bookings for the April and May spring holidays in Japan dropped by half from the previous year, according to a Hong Kong travel agency.
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Honda Cars India To Launch New BEV Next Fiscal Year; Will Focus On Hybrids Too
Takashi Nakajima, New President and CEO, Honda Cars India announced that India will be a top 3 market for Honda after Japan and USA, along with shedding light on new EV launch and hybrids.
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New AI Model Can Tell How Your Body Has Aged Using Just 5 Drops Of Blood
Scientists at Osaka University in Japan have devised a new AI model to estimate a person's biological age - a measure of how well their body has aged, rather than just counting the years since birth.
-
Google's March Pixel Drop Brings Gemini Live Upgrades, Scam Detection in Messages and More
Google on Tuesday rolled out the March Pixel Drop for compatible Pixel devices. As per the company, it is the first Pixel Drop of the year which introduces several new features. Gemini Live, the conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tool can now be spoken to in a combination of 45 languages. Further, there’s a new Suggestions feature in the...
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Toyota Aims to Open Its Futuristic City in Japan This Year
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to move in the first 100 residents of a futuristic city at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan this year. A key part of Toyota’s broader Woven initiative is a new software platform and vehicle operating system it calls Arene, which is designed to speed up car development and lower costs.
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"Motorbike-Sized" Tuna Sells For More Than Rs 11 Crore At Tokyo Auction
The Onodera Group, which includes Michelin-starred sushi restaurateurs, paid 207m yen for the 276-kilo bluefin tuna. This is the second-highest price ever paid at the annual New Year auction.
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Honda Crafts Nissan Rescue Plan That Plays Out Over Years
While their executives called the transaction a merger, Honda will take the lead in forming the new entity and nominate a majority of its directors. Nissan’s partner Mitsubishi Motors may also participate in the deal.
-
Climate Change Causes Decline in Rice Quality Across East Asia, New Study Suggests
A recent study highlights a decline in rice quality across East Asia due to climate change. Using 35 years of data, researchers found that rising nighttime temperatures significantly reduce the head rice rate (HRR), especially in Japan and China. The study also identifies solar radiation, precipitation changes, and vapor pressure as contributing fa...
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Litmus Test For Japan's Ishiba As Country Votes In General Elections
Japan voted on Sunday in its tightest election in years, with new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his juggernaut Liberal Democratic Party facing potentially their worst result since 2009.
