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Japan Town to Block View of Mt. Fuji at Popular Photo Spot for Safety; Residents Avoid Area Fearing Accidents
KOFU — The massive popularity of the foot of Mt. Fuji as a tourist attraction has brought benefit...
May 9, 2024
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Central Japan Councillor ‘Harassed’ Australian Mayor’s Daughter; Lewd Behavior Alleged At Sister-City Event
Norio Nagata, the vice chairman of the Minokamo city council in Gifu Prefecture, was accused of s...
May 9, 2024
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JR East Freezes Plan to Mothball More Station Ticket Offices; Partly Due to Surging Number of Overseas Visitors to Japan
East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) has paused its plan to slash the number of ticket offices that s...
May 9, 2024
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5.84 Million Elderly in Japan Expected to Have Dementia in 2040; Morbidity Rate For 65 and Older Down From Earlier Prediction
The number of dementia patients aged 65 and older will soar to an estimated 5.84 million in 2040,...
May 8, 2024
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Seibu Ikebukuro Line Service Resumes between Hoya, Tokorozawa Stations after Suspension due to Accident at Akitsu Station (Update 1)
An accident occurred at Akitsu Station of the Seibu Ikebukuro Line at around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday,...
May 8, 2024
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Small Animal That Appears to be Mouse Found in Chojuku Bread Products; Some Brands on Same Production Line to be Recalled Voluntarily
Pasco Shikishima Corp. will voluntarily recall about 104,000 units from its Chojuku bread brand d...
May 8, 2024
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Public Institute in Japan Develops AI Capable of Simultaneous Interpretation; Technology to Be Used at 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo
A Tokyo-based public research institute under the jurisdiction of the Internal Affairs and Commun...
May 8, 2024
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Kumamoto: 2 Cows Enter Track on JR Hohi Line, Forcing Train to Stop An Hour; Cows Did Not Move Even After Whistle Blown, Train Comes Closer
Two cows entered the tracks on the JR Hohi Line in Kumamoto Prefecture at around 6:15 a.m. on Tue...
May 8, 2024
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Prison Inmates Make 4,000 Products, Including Best-selling Laundry Soap Bar; Labor System to Change in 2025
About 4,000 products are made by inmates including items such as pasta and tote bags that are exp...
May 8, 2024
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Frauds Using Generative AI Get More Sophisticated; Survey Finds Public Concern Over Fake Ads, Propoganda
A recent Yomiuri Shimbun survey revealed growing public concern about the misuse of generative AI...
May 7, 2024
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Naha City Hall Suspends Operations After Suspicious Suitcase Found; Explosives Disposal Unit Dispatched
NAHA ー Naha City Hall suspended operations and closed all buildings on Tuesday after a suspicious...
May 7, 2024
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Yomiuri Poll: 93% Say Originator Profile ‘Necessary’ to Counter AI Disinformation
Ninety three percent of people said Originator Profile (OP) is necessary to tackle disinformation...
May 7, 2024
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Widespread Concern Over AI Misuse for Crimes; Survey Finds Worry Shared by All Age Groups
The Yomiuri Shimbun’s recent nationwide survey revealed a high level of awareness of the danger o...
May 7, 2024
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89% Seek Legal Regulation of AI-Generated Misinformation; Survey Finds Fear Over Possible Manipulation of Public
Misinformation created by generative AI needs to be regulated by law, according to nearly 90% of ...
May 7, 2024
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Walking 9,000 Steps Per Day Keeps You Fit; Reduces Numerous Health Risks in Adults
Walking 9,000 steps every day should be the goal for those who would like to extend their “health...
May 6, 2024
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