Justice Ministry Panel Endorses Generative AI Voice Rights for Celebrities Justice Ministry panel backs protection for celebrities’ voices under publicity and portrait rights amid generative AI misuse; guidelines due summer …
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Japan core CPI rises to 1.8% as energy subsidies hold inflation down
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan core inflation rises to 1.8% in March, kept below BOJ target by energy subsidies Japan core inflation rose 1.8% in March, below the BOJ’s 2% target as government energy …
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Politics
Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Reveals Systemic Vulnerabilities as Researcher Urges Japan to Prepare
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAnthropic’s Claude Mutos Exposes Systemic Risks, JAIST Expert Warns of a 1–2 Year Window Anthropic’s Claude Mutos shows an unexpected leap in capability that could be misused, says JAIST visiting …
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100-Yen Shops in Japan Offer Budget Summer Decor Finds and Snacks
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraSummer savings: How 100-yen stores are shaping Tokyo’s summer interiors and social scene Discover how 100-yen stores are driving summer home styling and budget socializing across Tokyo, from DAISO’s variety …
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Technology
Japan megabanks, JBIC commit ¥250 billion to finance US energy projects
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan megabanks and JBIC to lend Â¥250 billion for first U.S. projects under Japan-U.S. tariff agreement Japan’s megabanks and state-backed JBIC will provide Â¥250 billion in loans for initial U.S. …
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Japan extends ICT fund until 2045, backs subsea cables and data centers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan Extends Japan ICT Fund to Fiscal 2045 to Back Subsea Cables and Overseas Data Centers Japan extends the Japan ICT Fund to fiscal 2045, enabling long-term public risk capital …
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Technology
Japan lowers 10-year passport fees to around ¥9,000 from July 1
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan Cuts 10-Year Passport Fees to About Â¥9,000; 5-Year Option Retained for Children From July 1, Japan will lower 10-year passport fees to about Â¥8,900 online and Â¥9,300 at counters; …
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Business
Japan core inflation 1.8 percent held below 2 percent by energy subsidies
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan core inflation stays below 2% as energy subsidies temper price gains Tokyo reports core CPI rose 1.8% in March, underlining effects of government subsidies and global energy shifts. March …
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Japan to host FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2030 as France wins bid for 2031 men’s tournament Japan will host the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Tokyo Nov. 26–Dec. …
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Technology
Japan transport ministry affiliate proposes multilingual warnings, pictograms at railroad crossings after tourist death
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaJapan Proposes Multilingual Warnings at Railroad Crossings After Fatal Tourist Accident Japan moves to add multilingual warnings and pictograms at railroad crossings after a foreign tourist was struck and killed …