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Japan launches eight Indo‑Pacific communications infrastructure projects to boost undersea cables and satellites Japan to launch eight Indo‑Pacific infrastructure projects bolstering undersea cables, satellite links and data centers to strengthen …

Hakuhodo launches human verification ad service to block AI bots and roll out reward app Hakuhodo launches human verification ad service to block AI bots and protect genuine impressions; new …

2026 youth trends reshape Tokyo: from “—sugite metsu” to Y3K fashion A report on 2026 youth trends in Tokyo, highlighting the “—sugite metsu” catchphrase, M!LK’s influence, retro revivals, Y3K fashion, …

Preferred Networks launches Japanese-language AI model claiming OpenAI-level performance at under half the cost Preferred Networks launches a Japanese-language AI model on June 22, 2026, saying it matches OpenAI-level performance …

Taiwan combat readiness exercise shifts to unscripted rapid-deployment drills amid Chinese activity Taiwan holds a five-day combat readiness exercise, using unscripted rapid deployment drills to speed transition to wartime posture …

Electrified SUVs: Chinese automakers pivot to Land Rover-style large SUVs to chase higher margins Chinese automakers are rapidly rolling out electrified SUVs resembling Land Rover designs as they seek higher …

Suntory Unit Expands Vending Machine Network with On‑Demand Custom Acrylic Cards Suntory Beverage unit is rolling out Tag-Live! vending machines that print on-demand acrylic cards of pop idols and anime …

Zipair Tokyo launches wagyu sales at Bic Camera stores for tourists Zipair Tokyo partners with Bic Camera and JAL Cargo Service to sell premium wagyu beef to tourists at Akihabara …

PixVerse adds Captain Tsubasa characters to AI video platform ahead of FIFA World Cup PixVerse, backed by Alibaba, adds Captain Tsubasa characters to its video AI platform so users can …