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Defense Ministry Seeks AI in Japan’s Self-Defense Forces Command and Expands Long‑Range Unmanned Strike Programs Defense Ministry’s 2027 budget request proposes AI in Japan’s Self-Defense Forces command along with long‑range …

Japanese schools use Minecraft to rebuild prewar Tokyo streetscape to teach WWII Japanese educators use Minecraft to recreate prewar Bunkyo ward, helping students grasp World War II history as firsthand …

Osaka Gas launches basic design for U.S. e-methane plant to supply Japan Osaka Gas begins basic design of a U.S. e-methane facility to produce synthetic methane from hydrogen and CO2, …

Japan to Adopt NTT’s IOWN for Nationwide Self‑Defense Forces Communications Japan’s Defense Ministry will deploy NTT’s IOWN technology to modernize Self‑Defense Forces communications, connecting radars, sensors and drones for AI-enabled …

Japan potato import ban: Government cites 21 pests and schedules hearings in September Japan announces a potato import ban citing 21 pests and microbes. Hearings with farmers and officials start …

Japan currency intervention: Tokyo spent ¥15.39 trillion in largest single-round support Japan’s currency intervention: Tokyo spent ¥15.39 trillion from July 30 to Aug 26 in the largest single-round support, part …

Luggage delivery in Japan: updated guide to same‑day and next‑day forwarding, prices and top providers Luggage delivery in Japan: a practical, up‑to‑date guide to same‑day and next‑day forwarding, typical fares, …

Japan’s Finance Ministry Spends Record ¥15.39 Trillion in Latest Yen Intervention Japan’s Finance Ministry spent a record ¥15.39 trillion ($96.5bn) between July 30 and Aug. 26 in a yen intervention, …

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Warns Inflation Risks as Markets Price Possible September Rate Hike Bank of Japan deputy governor warns inflation risk from Middle East conflict, AI investment and …