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U.S. and Japan agree to step up cybersecurity cooperation: The United States and Japan on Friday signed an updated memorandum of cooperation on cybersecurity to ...
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U.S. and Japan agree to step up cybersecurity cooperation: The United States and Japan on Friday signed an updated memorandum of cooperation on cybersecurity to ...
reuters.com/technology/us-japan-agree-step-up-cybersecurity-cooperation-2023-01-07/
US Homeland Security names AI safety, security advisory board: The U.S. Homeland Security Department (DHS) on Friday announced a blue-ribbon board that includes ...
reuters.com/technology/us-homeland-security-names-ai-safety-security-advisory-board-2024-04-26/
US wants allies to cut chip-related China exports amid Huawei alarm : Washington urges Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands to tighten supply of tools and ...
ft.com/content/4ecea0a7-a5cd-40b0-8a24-b72c1c1a8996
Biden administration taps tech CEOs for AI safety, security board: The Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board includes figures like OpenAI CEO Sam ...
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/ai-safety-board-biden-sam-altman-openai-security-microsoft-alphabet-rcna149531
Japan planting seaweed to meet its climate goals: On an April morning at a popular beach in Japan’s Yokohama, volunteers pluck a strand of eelgrass from a tray ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-japan-planting-seaweed-to-meet-its-climate-goals/
Carlyle leads in race to acquire KFC's Japan operator: TOKYO -- U.S. fund manager Carlyle Group is close to acquiring KFC Holdings Japan ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-deals/Carlyle-leads-in-race-to-acquire-KFC-s-Japan-operator
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‘Not only through blue eyes’: Hiroyuki Sanada on bringing ‘Shogun’ to life: Lead actor and producer of the hit FX series on his quest for authentic Japanese ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/style/shogun-hiroyuki-sanada-interview-hnk-intl/
Too good a view of Mount Fuji: Japanese city wants to keep tourists away from shops with privacy screens
spiegel.de/panorama/japan-fujikawaguchiko-will-touristen-mit-sichtschutz-fernhalten-a-8ebda7d7-2313-4157-be04-651ea0cd6e81
Quick Glance: Japanese Town Blocks View of Mt. Fuji Due to Overtourism
- Fujikawaguchiko, a Japanese resort town, is overwhelmed by tourists seeking views of Mount Fuji.
- Reports of tourists disregarding rules, leaving litter, and climbing roofs for better photos have led to the decision to install a barrier.
- A 8-foot high, 22-yard long mesh net will obstruct the mountain view to address the situation caused by disrespectful visitors.
- Japan is addressing overtourism issues by implementing measures to control unruly tourists and manage record-breaking visitor numbers.
Soros family fund among investors in Japan electricity exchange startup: TOKYO -- A group of 17 trading, power and gas companies, as well as Soros Capital ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Soros-family-fund-among-investors-in-Japan-electricity-exchange-startup
Hello Kitty turns 50. What will the next cat's meow be?: The global rise of Hello Kitty, who turns 50 this year, tracks that of Japanese culture. What, then ...
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/22/japan/hello-kitty-50-years-anniversary/
Sudan: El-Fasher faces massacre as final fight for Darfur looms: Sudanese and international experts are warning of a massacre that could generate “Hiroshima and ...
middleeasteye.net/news/sudan-darfur-el-fasher-massacre-imminent-final-fight
'City Hunter' manga hero drops the sexism for new live-action film: Lead actor Ryohei Suzuki says production had to strike a balance between his character's ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/25/film/ryohei-suzuki-city-hunter-movie/
CEOs of OpenAI, Google and Microsoft to join other tech leaders on federal AI safety panel
cnn.com/2024/04/26/tech/openai-altman-government-ai-safety-panel/
Getting extremely emotional with grammar ahead of Children's Day: Certain Japanese grammatical structures can help enhance emotions in conversation and writing ...
japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/25/language/children-japan-grammar-shikataganai-tamaranai/
Man Repels Bear Attack in Hokkaido by Kicking its Face After Encountering 2 Bears While Sightseeing
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240425-182446/
Addition, subtraction brain cells found in monkeys: Japan research team - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2a/00m/0sc/019000c
Japan's defense spending climbs to 1.6% of GDP: TOKYO -- Japan's defense-related budget for fiscal 2024 has expanded to 1.6% of gross domestic product ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Defense/Japan-s-defense-spending-climbs-to-1.6-of-GDP
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How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/25/how-us-allies-are-preparing-for-a-possible-second-trump-term.html
How Shogun became an unlikely streaming success: Subtitled fare is mainstream these days and audiences are flocking to foreign-language shows ...
smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/bucking-the-trend-of-historical-drama-shogun-is-an-unlikely-streaming-success-20240419-p5fl4y.html
Baseball: Lions' Bo Takahashi earns 1st win in Japan - The Mainichi: OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Right-hander Bo Takahashi, who as a child in Brazil idolized former Seibu ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2g/00m/0sp/052000c
Exclusive | OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Other Tech Leaders to Serve on AI Safety Board
wsj.com/tech/ai/openais-sam-altman-and-other-tech-leaders-to-serve-on-ai-safety-board-7dc47b78
‘Evil Does Not Exist’ builds its dramatic tension to perfection: Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s nuanced drama deftly meditates on humanity’s complex relationship with ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/25/film/evil-does-not-exist/
Tepid economic data weighs on equities; yen sinks to fresh lows: Stocks snapped a three-day winning streak on Thursday as disappointing forecasts from Facebook ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-04-25/
JR Tokaido Line Suspending Operation Due to Accident; Keihin Tohoku, Saikyo and Shonan Shinjuku Lines Affected
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/xxx/20240426-182681/
Game Planet | NHK WORLD-JAPAN: As growth in the game industry accelerates, game makers pursue increased global attention through new strategies ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/3026002/
WADA launches independent review of its decision to allow Chinese swimmers in Tokyo Olympics
wionews.com/sports/wada-launches-independent-review-of-its-decision-to-allow-chinese-swimmers-in-tokyo-olympics-715005
“Piarara”: Klagenfurt native inspires thousands of people on TikTok with Japanese content
kleinezeitung.at/kaernten/klagenfurt/18394718/klagenfurterin-begeistert-mit-japan-content-tausende-menschen-auf
Iconic Mount Fuji 100 enters new era with World Trail Majors: The race — perhaps now more than ever — is a bucket list event for countless runners around the ...
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/23/more-sports/mount-fuji-100-new-era/
The flight attendant who became CEO hopes more women will make it to the top: Mitsuko Tottori admits Japan has much more to do to get people like her into the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/business/japan-airlines-first-female-ceo-interview-intl-hnk/
Opinion | A Dangerous Game Is Underway in Asia: The new alliance structure Washington is pursuing in Asia won’t guarantee peace and stability — and may raise the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/china-asia-us-relations.html
Number of young women to halve in 40% of Japan localities by 2050: More than 40 percent of Japanese municipalities are likely to see the number of their young ...
japantoday.com/category/national/number-of-young-women-to-halve-in-40-of-japan-localities-by-2050
Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds: The Tohoku region takes the top spot in both the number and percentage of municipalities at ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/society/depopulation-municipalities-vanish/
Battling climate change, Japan looks to seagrass for carbon capture: Japan, the world's fifth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has some of the longest ...
japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/04/25/sustainability/japan-carbon-capture/
Kickboxing bosses chase samurai spirit: Oyakawa Masaaki had inner demons to slay. What better way than to punch other business executives in the head? An ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3286/
Tokyo's Koto Ward by-election a race unlike any other: In a departure from boys' club politics, candidates including four women, a writer and an ex-martial ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/25/japan/politics/tokyo-by-election/
Japan grants special residency permit to Russian man opposing Putin: A Russian man who effectively sought political asylum in Japan before the start of ...
japantoday.com/category/national/japan-grants-special-residency-permit-to-russian-man-opposing-putin
Investors loved weak yen boosting shares until it went too far: Concern is growing that the currency is becoming a liability for Japan’s economy and stocks.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/24/economy/weak-yen-concern-japan-economy/
King Charles III Announces Return to ‘Public-Facing Duties’ After Cancer Diagnosis
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/king-charles-iii-return-public-facing-duties-cancer-diagnosis-1235011348/
Quick Glance: King Charles III to Resume Public Duties Next Week
- King Charles III will return to his public duties next week following recovery from cancer treatment.
- Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he will visit a cancer treatment center to meet specialists and patients.
- The King will fulfill upcoming engagements and host Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako for a state visit in June.
- No further specifics on his health condition were disclosed, but he is grateful for the opportunity to resume public duties.
Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant in Franconia: towers are blown up: After the nuclear disaster in Fukushima, the Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant in the ...
infranken.de/lk/schweinfurt/akw-grafenrheinfeld-in-franken-tuerme-werden-gesprengt-art-5862495
Iyo, the startup from Google X, challenges high-end audio devices: Google X's project Wolverine spun off into startup Iyo. It's working on an AI-powered hearing ...
businessinsider.com/iyo-google-x-moonshot-audio-devices-earbuds-2024-4
Saudi Arabia, Japan officials discuss investment ties: DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Binzagr met with Nobuyori Kodaira ...
arabnews.com/node/2499076/saudi-arabia
Japan tightens rules on int'l student enrollment to tackle malpractice - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240426/p2g/00m/0na/048000c
Honda’s $11 Billion Electric-Vehicle Expansion Includes Government Aid in Canada: Honda Motor Co. will spend C$15 billion ($11 billion) to build electric ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/honda-s-11-billion-electric-vehicle-expansion-includes-government-aid-in-canada
Eastern Iowa school district to use AI gun detection to combat gun-related violence
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/04/25/east-union-school-district-iowa-to-use-zeroeyes-ai-technology-to-combat-gun-violence/73444699007/
Morgan Stanley Warns of Possible Tokyo CPI Yen Shock Before BOJ: Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities economists flagged a risk of Tokyo inflation data causing a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/morgan-stanley-warns-of-possible-tokyo-cpi-yen-shock-before-boj
PH not yet ready for nuclear power plant, says Gatchalian: The Philippines is not yet ready to use nuclear power plants as the country's source of energy ...
news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/4/25/ph-not-yet-ready-for-nuclear-power-plant-says-gatchalian-2059
Fukuoka court invalidates dismissal of golf union worker for 'poor communication skills' - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240425/p2a/00m/0na/002000c
Uvalde City Council tries to move on from Robb Elementary shooting: The council accepted a consultant's finding that Uvalde police obeyed policy in responding to ...
expressnews.com/news/article/uvalde-mass-shooting-prado-report-robb-elementary-19420289.php
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party: The princess joined the party hosted by the emperor and empress at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens after ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/princess-aiko-garden-party-debut/
Shōgun: Limited Series | Rotten Tomatoes: Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents ...
rottentomatoes.com/tv/shogun_2024/s01
Quick Glance: Epic Series: Shōgun
- Lord Yoshii Toranaga fights against his enemies as a mysterious European ship is found marooned on Japan's coast.
- Critics praise Shōgun for its visual beauty and cultural authenticity as an epic adaptation.
- Episodes depict the convergence of destinies in Japan, intrigues, and alliances in a feudal Japanese setting.
- The series receives mixed reviews, with some criticizing the plot and character development, while others find it fascinating and powerful.
What’s the deadline for Real IDs and how do I get one in Pa.?: Real IDs will be the new standard for domestic travel and entering federal buildings.
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/whats-the-deadline-for-real-ids-and-how-do-i-get-one-in-pa.html
'Male' hippo in Japan zoo found to be female after 7 years: A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68884548
JP Lee from VanEck believes that there are 'lots of positive macro tailwinds' to suggest that there are more returns to come when it comes to Indian stocks
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REAL ID requirements are coming next year—here's what U.S. fliers need to know: Beginning May 7, 2025, you won't be able to board a domestic flight with your ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/23/real-id-requirements-are-coming-heres-what-us-fliers-need-to-know.html
Kiyoshi Kurosawa Ups the Mania In Teaser for Cloud: What a pleasure it is to see Kiyoshi Kurosawa in his Hong Sangsoo period. The typically prolific filmmaker is ...
thefilmstage.com/kiyoshi-kurosawa-ups-the-mania-in-teaser-for-cloud/
China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15244274
New 'V Point' program launched after merger: The combined number of subscribers to the two former programs was 154 million, the largest in Japan.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/23/companies/japan-v-point-program-launch/
Japan city streams AI avatar vids of mayor speaking English to connect with foreigners - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2a/00m/0na/021000c
Unusual "toilet behavior": Male hippo turns out to be female after seven years: The hippopotamus Gen-chan came to a Japanese zoo from a Mexican zoo in 2017 ...
spiegel.de/panorama/nilpferd-maennchen-entpuppt-sich-nach-sieben-jahren-als-weibchen-a-c6cff9fd-d70d-4918-bf14-e9baf5c66e8a
He hippo in Japan zoo turns out to be a she: Betrayed by its DNA and unmanly toilet habits, a hippopotamus in Japan thought for seven years to be a he is in fact ...
japantoday.com/category/national/he-hippo-in-japan-zoo-turns-out-to-be-a-she
ValueAct's reputation gamble in Japan pays off: ValueAct Capital can breathe a sigh of relief. The U.S. investment firm prefers to chide management of ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/valueacts-reputation-gamble-japan-pays-off-2024-04-23/
Why East Asia is simply better at Pisa: East Asian countries regularly perform best in the PISA study. This is due to teaching and Confucius ...
spektrum.de/news/bildungsmisere-warum-ostasien-einfach-besser-ist-bei-pisa/2203434
Osaka bird lover ordered to stop feeding pigeons, crows - The Mainichi: OSAKA -- The Osaka Municipal Government has ordered a person who repeatedly fed pigeons ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240424/p2a/00m/0na/005000c
32-yr-old man's kidneys at octogenarian level after taking Japan supplement - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240423/p2a/00m/0na/017000c
Where king dollar is causing pain the most: A dollar surge propelled by a strong economy, sticky inflation and geopolitical tensions have unnerved policymakers ...
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New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246372144/election-funding-dhs-grants
Homeland Security agency under ICE rebrands to aid its investigations: "This is a big step forward," the acting director said.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/homeland-security-agency-ice-rebrands-aid-investigations/story
Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-and-India-to-be-next-AI-hotspots-Vinod-Khosla
New York woos Japan companies to join Micron in nascent chip hub: TOKYO -- The head of New York's economic development agency is working to draw investment ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/New-York-woos-Japan-companies-to-join-Micron-in-nascent-chip-hub
North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile into sea: Authorities in Japan and South Korea have reported what they suspect to be a North Korean missile ...
dw.com/en/north-korea-launches-suspected-ballistic-missile-into-sea/a-68885323
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
Turkish Airlines diverges from instructed landing route at Haneda - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Turkish Airlines passenger flight diverged from its ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240422/p2g/00m/0bu/050000c
Japanese dancer Yuna Yamada wins first place in U.S. ballet contest: 'I want to be a dancer influential enough to make the audience smile,' said Yamada, 12 ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/21/stage/japan-yamada-wins-ballet-contest/
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam: The 25-year-old swindled three men out of ¥159 million, which she spent on a Kabukicho host she ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/22/japan/crime-legal/itadaki-joshi-ruling/
Pet Treat Market, Sales Continue to Grow; Treats That Double as Toothpaste Particularly Popular
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240422-181754/
Nikkei leads Asian gains follow Wall Street rallies | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15243957
Where king dollar is causing pain the most: A dollar surge propelled by a strong economy, sticky inflation and geopolitical tensions have unnerved policymakers ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/where-king-dollar-is-causing-pain-most-2024-04-23/
USADA demands investigation into WADA for allowing Chinese swimmers to participate in Tokyo Olympics
wionews.com/sports/usada-demands-investigation-into-wada-allowing-chinese-swimmers-to-participate-in-tokyo-olympics-714180
An AI star seeks to bring self-driving cars to Japan by 2030: The mind behind an AI algorithm that beat a shogi master now has his sights set on a fully ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/22/companies/japan-ai-star-self-driving-car/
Toyota launches all-new land cruiser 250 series in Japan: Toyota Motor Corp has announced the addition of the "250" series to the Land Cruiser lineup ...
japantoday.com/category/business/toyota-launches-all-new-land-cruiser-250-series-in-japan
Economic security minister Takaichi visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240423/p2g/00m/0na/028000c
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