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Microsoft Corp will invest about $2.9 billion over the next two years to boost its artificial intelligence (AI) business in Japan, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday citing the company president ... ( read original story ...)

Japan will need new nuclear power plants to meet its 2050 net zero goal, according to nation’s main electricity utilities. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, April 9 (Bernama-dpa) -- Japanese electronics firm Mitsubishi Electric Corp said on Friday that it has agreed to transfer the Nagoya Works distribution transformer business to Hitachi ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks ended higher Tuesday, supported by technology issues, while exporters were sought on a weak yen against the U.S. dollar. ( read original story ...)

Australia, UK and US say they want to support regional stability and security but China ‘gravely concerned’ ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo’s upscale Nishi-Azabu district is set to welcome a new addition with the introduction of a Luxurious New Villa available For Rent from May 2024. Designed by the renowned architect Kenji Mizukami ... ( read original story ...)

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set for his much-anticipated visit to Washington. The visit, which will include a glamorous state dinner Wednesday, comes amid growing concerns about provocati ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan semiconductor materials maker Shin-Etsu Chemical said on Tuesday it will invest around 83 billion yen ($545 million) in a factory in Gunma prefecture in the latest effort to ... ( read original story ...)

Australia downplayed reports Japan could soon join its AUKUS security pact with Britain and the United States, saying on Tuesday any cooperation would be on a project-by-project basis as differences ... ( read original story ...)

A woman who has continued to stand in front of JR Osaka Station each night as part of a group calling for an end to the war in Gaza between I ... ( read original story ...)

It remains to be seen what exactly will be presented at Expo 2025. The event, organized by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, boasts the thematic slogan of "Designing future society ... ( read original story ...)

Seven Magellanic penguins evacuated from an aquarium damaged by the Jan. 1 Noto Peninsula earthquake are enjoying promenading at Sumida Aquarium, which is attached to the Tokyo Skytree in the ... ( read original story ...)

North Korea does not appear to be ready to deal with "outstanding" matters with Japan, including the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang decades ago, Tokyo's top envoy to the United ... ( read original story ...)

The partnership aligns with the position set out by the Tokyo government to make it the " most startup friendly city " in the world. This venture is a manifestation of that goal and will bring more ... ( read original story ...)

North Korea does not appear to be ready to deal with "outstanding" matters with Japan, including the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang decades ago, Tokyo's top envoy to the United ... ( read original story ...)

The United States, Australia and Britain indicated Monday they will officially consider Japan's push to be included in the AUKUS military pact between the three nations. ( read original story ...)