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· Michelle De Pacina
Michigan village to pay $320K to Japanese man mistakenly accused of DWI
A village in Michigan will be paying a $320,000 settlement to a man from Japan who was wrongly accused of drunk driving due to a mistake made by a police officer. Rookie’s mistake: Caitlyn Peca, who was a rookie Fowlerville officer, misread a breath test of Ryohei Akima, a…
· Bryan Ke
10-year-old Japanese girl invents bandage that doesn’t get caught during application
Meet Kotone Ugamochi, a 10-year-old Japanese girl who invented an easy-to-apply adhesive bandage that leaves a pain-free experience with its innovative design. How it started: The idea to create a one-side adhesive bandage came to Ugamochi, a student at Egakawa Elementary School…
· Ryan General
Japan breaks ground on world’s first museum for video game art
Construction on a state-of-the-art facility that includes the world’s first museum dedicated to video game art has officially begun in Japan’s Yokohama city. Breaking ground: Developer Daiwa House Industry started construction of the multi-purpose development project in the 52nd…
· Michelle De Pacina
Mark Zuckerberg discusses AI risks with Japan PM Fumio Kishida
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed artificial intelligence (AI) with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday during a stop on his ongoing tour in Asia and amid his company’s push for dominance in the AI sector. Zuckerberg meets Kishida: According to Japanese government…
· Michelle De Pacina
Behind the scenes of FX’s ‘Shogun’: The unseen army recreating authentic feudal Japan
Against the backdrop of early 17th century feudal Japan in the FX series “Shogun” lies an unseen army who has meticulously crafted the show’s historical richness and authenticity. As the highly anticipated series braces audiences for a journey back to feudal Japan — a time of…
· Ryan General
How Japan is using AI to address population decline and boost marriage numbers
Japan is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in a nationwide effort to reverse the trend of dwindling marriage numbers and bolster its population. Love algorithm: In recent years, Japan’s local governments have been leveraging big data and AI algorithms to boost their…
· Michelle De Pacina
Why Japanese cuisine is ‘less spicy’ than others in Asia
Japanese food is often considered “less spicy” than other Asian cuisines, and this could be explained by the country’s culinary history and climate influences. Culinary history and tradition: Japanese culinary history places a strong emphasis on the natural flavors of fresh…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Mark Zuckerberg forges, wields katana in Japan
Mark Zuckerberg has shared videos of himself learning how to make a katana — a long sword used by Japanese samurais — and wielding it during a stopover in Tokyo. What he shared: In one video posted on Instagram on Sunday, Zuckerberg, 39, can be seen forging his katana under the…
· Ryan General
Japanese scientists develop world’s first wooden satellite
Japanese scientists are set to launch the world’s first wooden satellite, helping mitigate space pollution caused by traditional metallic spacecraft. The wood that could: Constructed with magnolia wood, the coffee mug-sized LignoSat probe was developed by researchers at Kyoto…
· Carl Samson
The surprising Japanese origins of the ‘Chinese’ fortune cookie
While the fortune cookie — a beloved staple in Chinese American dining — is commonly linked to China, the auspicious treat surprisingly traces its roots to a completely different country, according to researchers on the subject. Where it started: Evidence uncovered by folklorist…
· Michelle De Pacina
San Jose State apologizes for campus’ role in WWII incarceration of Japanese American
San Jose State University (SJSU) commemorated the Day of Remembrance of the incarceration of Japanese Americans by issuing a formal apology for the role the campus played in the injustice. The 82nd anniversary: This year’s Day of Remembrance marks the 82nd anniversary of…
· Ryan General
Aging population ends ‘Naked Men’ festival in Japan’s Iwate prefecture after a millennium
After over a thousand years of tradition, the iconic “Naked Men” festival in Japan’s Iwate prefecture has come to an end mainly due to an aging population and dwindling participation. End of tradition: The final iteration of the festival, known locally as Sominsai, was held on…
· Ryan General
Japanese scientists identify new animal species with panda markings, skeleton-like body
A unique sea creature with panda-like markings and a skeleton-like body has been officially identified as a new species, Clavelina ossipandae. About the viral creature: Measuring less than an inch (2 centimeters), the animal first gained popularity in 2017 after photos of its…
· Ryan General
Louisiana woman recounts spontaneous move to Japan, being homeless in Thailand
A woman from Baton Rouge seeking a digital nomad lifestyle in Tokyo recently recounted on social media how she ended up becoming homeless in Thailand. Digital nomad aspirations: In August 2023, 25-year-old Louisiana native Kiawanna Moore booked a one-way flight to Japan to…
· Ryan General
‘Marry My Husband’ to get Japanese drama adaptation
Producers of the beloved South Korean drama “Marry My Husband” revealed that they are planning to create a Japanese version. Straight from the source material: Studio Dragon, the production company behind the original South Korean series, announced on Feb. 14 that the Japanese…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japan’s oldest bakery creates ‘romance bread’ using AI to inspire romantic feelings
Kimuraya, Japan’s oldest bakery, is using AI to create “romance bread” to capture the essence of romantic feelings. About the AI bread: In collaboration with NEC Corp, the Japanese bakery is creating “Ren AI Pan” or “AI Romance Bread” using AI technology that analyzes…
· Ryan General
Fewer Japanese women are giving obligatory chocolates to male colleagues on Valentine’s
A recent survey indicates that fewer Japanese women are willing to give obligatory chocolates to colleagues this Valentine’s Day, signaling a decline in the local “giri choco” tradition. About the tradition: In Japan, it is a common practice for women to give chocolates to male…
· Michelle De Pacina
Domino’s Pizza Japan apologizes over viral video of nose-picking employee contaminating dough
Domino’s Pizza Japan has issued a public apology on its official X account after a video of an employee picking his nose and contaminating a pizza dough went viral. The viral video: In the video posted to X, the part-time male employee dressed in Domino’s Pizza’s uniform along…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Pod of killer whales trapped in drift ice off Japan coast
A pod of killer whales, also known as orcas, was found trapped in a narrow drift ice off the coast of a town in Hokkaido, Japan, earlier this week, but officials believe that the marine mammals eventually freed themselves a day later. What happened: A fisherman reportedly…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese fans slam Lionel Messi for sitting out HK match but playing in Japan days after
Argentine football star Lionel Messi has apologized to Chinese fans for skipping a friendly game in Hong Kong over the weekend due to an injury, only to be spotted playing in Japan days after. What happened: Inter Miami CF announced in December that it would be traveling to Hong…
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Company · Japan · TYO:4751
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Company · Japan · TYO:9468
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Company · Japan · TYO:2801
Kikkoman
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Company · Japan · TYO:9766
Konami Group
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