Ibaraki opens ninja academy in homage to agents of the Mito clan | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Kochia bushes with red leaves in autumn are in their prime at Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture. About 40 ... Show more
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Hitachi eyes small nuclear reactors in Japan as power costs rise: Small modular reactors, having capacity of 300 megawatts or less, are increasingly seen as a ...
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The seasonal signature susuki pampas grass has reached its peak at Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, signaling the arrival of autumn ... Show more
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Hitachi to use AI agents for entire systems development process: TOKYO -- Hitachi will adopt artificial intelligence agents for the entire process of creating ...
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Hitachi and Tobu Railway have introduced a facial recognition system at ticket gates at Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo.
👉 Facial recognition gates introduced at Ikebukuro Station
Massive investment push in Tamil Nadu: Hitachi Energy commits Rs 1,000 crore to expand facilities in Chennai, Chengalpattu; 1000 jobs incoming
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China restricts exports to Mitsubishi, Hitachi, Komatsu units: SHANGHAI -- China on Monday announced export controls on dozens of Japanese companies in a move ...
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Japan share buybacks soar past $100bn, driven by Sony, Hitachi: TOKYO -- Share buybacks announced by Japan's listed companies in January-May rose 34% on the ...
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Ukraine, Japan eye reconstruction fund with help from Hitachi, Toshiba: KYIV -- Ukraine and Japan will establish a joint fund with a scale estimated in the tens ...
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Hitachi and Intel team up to optimize chip production with AI: TOKYO -- Hitachi plans to work with U.S. chipmaker Intel to improve semiconductor production ...
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Hitachi, Ricoh to build low-cost modular EV battery plants: TOKYO -- Japanese suppliers of battery-manufacturing equipment are joining forces to offer a ...
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A new wave in the "Made in Japan" home appliances sector is seeing companies from other industries enter the market even as major manufacturers pull ... Show more
The changing face of Japan’s consumer electronics industry
The changing face of Japan’s consumer electronics industry
Hitachi teams with Anthropic on AI for rail and power grids: TOKYO -- Hitachi is partnering with Anthropic to develop artificial intelligence systems for ...
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Why Mitsubishi Electric won't follow Hitachi by selling appliance arm: TOKYO -- Hitachi's move to divest its consumer appliance business amid restructuring ...
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Hitachi sheds last noncore business in 17-year overhaul: TOKYO -- Hitachi is selling its white goods business to Japanese retailer Nojima ...
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Hitachi to buy US maker of public transportation management systems: TOKYO -- Hitachi will acquire a U.S. developer of public transit management systems under a ...
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A chef from Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, presents his recipe for Seafood Doria, using fresh ingredients to bring out the flavor in this popular Western-style ... Show more
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Many major Japanese companies agree to pay hike demands in full: Close attention is being paid to whether the wage hike momentum will spread to small companies ...
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Hitachi, GE Vernova eye building small nuclear reactors in Southeast Asia: TOKYO -- Hitachi has signed a memorandum of understanding with GE Vernova for the ...
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Wage talks begin in earnest at Japanese electronics-makers: Unions at Hitachi, Mitsubishi Electric and other large companies requested a pay scale increase of ...
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Hitachi wields machine control know-how to train physical AI: TOKYO -- In Hitachi's efforts to develop physical artificial intelligence -- where AI is used ...
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Japan is bracing for heavy snowfall over the weekend as the nation prepares for an election on Sunday. [Link in the comments]
👉 Heavy snow forecast over weekend as nation set to go to polls
At Davos, Jharkhand Explores Power Transmission and Skill Partnerships with Hitachi
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Green energy, new investment to give momentum to goal of prosperous Jharkhand: Soren | Hindustan Times
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Zodiac Horse Appears in Ibaraki Pref. Park, with Visitors Pitching in to Form Delightful Artwork
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Hitachi to employ AI humanoid robots as Japan seeks homegrown tech: TOKYO -- Japanese technology group Hitachi plans to put artificial intelligence-enabled ...
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Despite search at Hitachi Maru, 1904 attack fades into oblivionDespite search at Hitachi Maru, 1904 attack fades into oblivion | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Autumn Colors Blanket at Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki Pref.
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Hitachi power grid arm to hire 15,000 to meet global AI demand: TOKYO -- Hitachi plans to hire an additional 15,000 people worldwide for its power transmission ...
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Nuclear back in the spotlight: Nuclear power is experiencing a renaissance in public and policy circles.
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Japan Chip Shares Drive Nikkei to Record High as Hitachi Soars on OpenAI Report (UPDATE 1)
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Japan's Hitachi, Riken ink deal to build silicon quantum computer: TOKYO -- Hitachi signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday with Japan's Riken ...
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Hitachi plans $270-million expansion of Quebec power transformer factory : Investment from company’s power grid equipment unit follows a separate $140-million ...
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Paid articlePaywallHitachi Construction fights Chinese rivals on price in Southeast Asia: TOKYO -- Japan's Hitachi Construction Machinery is trying to grab a bigger piece of ...
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Hitachi opens new $100 million railcar plant near Washington - The Mainichi: HAGERSTOWN, Maryland (Kyodo) -- Japanese conglomerate Hitachi Ltd ...
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Hitachi to invest $1bn in US plants for transformers, grid equipment: TOKYO -- Japanese technology group Hitachi plans $1 billion of U.S. investment into ...
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2 Cars Overturned near Station in Ibaraki Pref. Apparently Due to Sudden Gust of Wind
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Hitachi to expand its investment in U.S., CEO says: The company invested more than $12 billion in the United States in the five years through 2024, its CEO said ...
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Hitachi Strengthening Railway Business; Aiming to Achieve ¥2 tril. in Sales by Fiscal 2030
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Hitachi sees new energy grid business driving growth despite Trump: TOKYO -- Japan's Hitachi said Monday it expects its power grid business to drive growth ...
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Nemophila: Sea of Blue Flowers Flows Seamlessly into Blue Spring Sky in Ibaraki Pref.
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Major Japanese companies agree to solid pay and bonus hikes: Toyota, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi, Fujitsu and NEC are among companies that say they have ...
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Changing eating habits have had a significant impact on Japanese food. All the while, farmers are working to keep tradition alive ... Show more
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Shimi-konnyaku, Ibaraki - Through the Kitchen Window | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Hitachi executive Tokunaga to become CEO in April: TOKYO -- Hitachi announced on Monday that it will promote Executive Vice President Toshiaki Tokunaga to ...
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Key FactsTokunaga to Become Hitachi's New CEO in April
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- Hitachi will promote Toshiaki Tokunaga to president and CEO on April 1.
- The elevation of the IT division leader aims to drive the company’s growth strategy focused on digital business.
- Current president and CEO Keiji Kojima will remain with the company as vice chairman.
- Toshiaki Higashibara will continue in his role as Executive Chairman.
Japan's Hitachi Construction and Sumitomo Heavy to launch India units: TOKYO -- Two big Japanese industrial equipment companies are setting up subsidiaries in ...
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Decline of rural Japan not our fault, women say: By pledging to revitalize depopulated rural areas, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hopes to help his ...
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Hitachi nears No. 2 Japan market cap, approaches U.S.-tech growth outlook: TOKYO/LONDON -- Hitachi's market capitalization has surged as foreign investors ...
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Vietnam's first subway mired in more delays amid planned 2024 start: HANOI -- Vietnam's long-awaited first subway line is slated to open ...
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