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Osaka to Test AI-Driven XR Urban Environment
Osaka is launching a city-wide AI-powered XR project, integrating AI avatars, spatial computing, and decentralized infrastructure to enhance tourism, public services, and retail, aiming to address Japan's labor shortage by 2040.
Osaka to Test AI-Driven XR Urban Environment
Osaka is launching a city-wide AI-powered XR project, integrating AI avatars, spatial computing, and decentralized infrastructure to enhance tourism, public services, and retail, aiming to address Japan's labor shortage by 2040.
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40% Bias Score
Japanese Court Rejects Lawsuit to Halt Sendai Nuclear Plant
A Japanese court rejected a lawsuit by approximately 3,000 residents to shut down two reactors at the Sendai nuclear plant in Kagoshima Prefecture, citing a lack of specific risk from natural disasters despite the plant's location near active volcanoes and a fault; the plaintiffs plan to appeal.
Japanese Court Rejects Lawsuit to Halt Sendai Nuclear Plant
A Japanese court rejected a lawsuit by approximately 3,000 residents to shut down two reactors at the Sendai nuclear plant in Kagoshima Prefecture, citing a lack of specific risk from natural disasters despite the plant's location near active volcanoes and a fault; the plaintiffs plan to appeal.
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Japan's Economy Shows Moderate Recovery Amid US Tariff Concerns
Japan's February economic report indicates moderate recovery, with strong Asian exports offset by weak consumer spending and concerns over US tariffs that could severely impact the auto sector, representing roughly one-third of exports to the US in 2024.
Japan's Economy Shows Moderate Recovery Amid US Tariff Concerns
Japan's February economic report indicates moderate recovery, with strong Asian exports offset by weak consumer spending and concerns over US tariffs that could severely impact the auto sector, representing roughly one-third of exports to the US in 2024.
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Japan Posts $18.2 Billion Trade Deficit in January
Japan reported a "2.76 trillion yen ($18.2 billion)" trade deficit in January 2024, its first in two months, driven by increased electronics imports and a weaker yen despite record-high exports and imports.
Japan Posts $18.2 Billion Trade Deficit in January
Japan reported a "2.76 trillion yen ($18.2 billion)" trade deficit in January 2024, its first in two months, driven by increased electronics imports and a weaker yen despite record-high exports and imports.
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Japan Allows Taiwan as Place of Origin on Family Registries
The Justice Ministry announced Monday that it will allow Taiwanese marrying Japanese citizens to list Taiwan as their place of origin on family registries, a move welcomed by Taiwan but opposed by China, altering how Taiwanese are identified in official Japanese records.
Japan Allows Taiwan as Place of Origin on Family Registries
The Justice Ministry announced Monday that it will allow Taiwanese marrying Japanese citizens to list Taiwan as their place of origin on family registries, a move welcomed by Taiwan but opposed by China, altering how Taiwanese are identified in official Japanese records.
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Japan's New Energy Plan Prioritizes Nuclear and Renewables, Sets Emission Reduction Targets
Japan's Cabinet approved a new energy plan prioritizing nuclear and renewable energy to reach net-zero emissions, setting emission reduction targets of 60 percent by 2035 and 73 percent by 2040 compared to 2013 levels, while easing regulations for nuclear reactor replacements.
Japan's New Energy Plan Prioritizes Nuclear and Renewables, Sets Emission Reduction Targets
Japan's Cabinet approved a new energy plan prioritizing nuclear and renewable energy to reach net-zero emissions, setting emission reduction targets of 60 percent by 2035 and 73 percent by 2040 compared to 2013 levels, while easing regulations for nuclear reactor replacements.
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Japan's Inflation Hits 19-Month High
Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.2% year-on-year in January, the fastest pace in 19 months, due to higher rice and energy costs; this follows a 3.0% rise in December and 2.7% in November.
Japan's Inflation Hits 19-Month High
Japan's core consumer prices rose 3.2% year-on-year in January, the fastest pace in 19 months, due to higher rice and energy costs; this follows a 3.0% rise in December and 2.7% in November.
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Trump Eyes New China Trade Deal; Japan Cautious on US Tariffs
President Trump voiced optimism about a new U.S.-China trade deal, citing his relationship with President Xi, while Japan's government reported moderate economic recovery but expressed concern over U.S. tariffs impacting exports.
Trump Eyes New China Trade Deal; Japan Cautious on US Tariffs
President Trump voiced optimism about a new U.S.-China trade deal, citing his relationship with President Xi, while Japan's government reported moderate economic recovery but expressed concern over U.S. tariffs impacting exports.
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20% Bias Score
13-Year Sentence for Attempted Assassination of Japanese Prime Minister
On April 15, 2023, a Japanese court sentenced a man to 13 years in prison for attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with a homemade explosive device in Wakayama during a campaign event, injuring two police officers; this follows the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo...
13-Year Sentence for Attempted Assassination of Japanese Prime Minister
On April 15, 2023, a Japanese court sentenced a man to 13 years in prison for attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with a homemade explosive device in Wakayama during a campaign event, injuring two police officers; this follows the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo...
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Japan Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan: Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Japan's new climate pledge involves achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, cutting emissions by 73% by 2040, increasing renewable energy sources to 40-50% of its electricity generation, and aiming for a 20% contribution from nuclear power by 2040, while reducing reliance on thermal power plants.
Japan Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan: Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Japan's new climate pledge involves achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, cutting emissions by 73% by 2040, increasing renewable energy sources to 40-50% of its electricity generation, and aiming for a 20% contribution from nuclear power by 2040, while reducing reliance on thermal power plants.
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40% Bias Score
Japan Allows "Taiwan" Listing in Family Registry
Japan's Justice Ministry will allow Taiwanese marrying Japanese citizens to list their place of origin as "Taiwan" in family registries from May 2024, a move welcomed by Taiwan but criticized by China, reflecting Japan's complex relations with both.
Japan Allows "Taiwan" Listing in Family Registry
Japan's Justice Ministry will allow Taiwanese marrying Japanese citizens to list their place of origin as "Taiwan" in family registries from May 2024, a move welcomed by Taiwan but criticized by China, reflecting Japan's complex relations with both.
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Germany Remains World's Third-Largest Economy Despite Recession
Germany's economy held its position as the world's third-largest in 2024 with a GDP of $4.66 trillion, exceeding Japan's $4 trillion, despite a recession; however, India's rapid growth may surpass Germany by the end of the decade.
Germany Remains World's Third-Largest Economy Despite Recession
Germany's economy held its position as the world's third-largest in 2024 with a GDP of $4.66 trillion, exceeding Japan's $4 trillion, despite a recession; however, India's rapid growth may surpass Germany by the end of the decade.
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32% Bias Score
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