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Mira Robotics developed its "ugo" robot to reinforce greying Japan's shrinking workforce, but as the coronavirus threat persists, the Japanese startup is offering its machine as a tool in the fight ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's national broadcaster NHK Tuesday apologised and deleted an animation depicting Black Lives Matter protests in the US after widespread complaints of racism -- including from the US embassy and ... ( read original story ...)

Japan and the United Kingdom agreed to start negotiations for a swift agreement on an economic partnership to secure business continuity for both nations, Japan's foreign ministry said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)

NHK apologized and removed the video, which use crude caricatures to “explain” the U.S. protests in terms of economic inequality, but made no mention of police brutality. ( read original story ...)

Social media users have condemned the video for perpetuating stereotypes of African-Americans ... ( read original story ...)

Japan will call for an early elimination of automobile and auto parts tariffs in negotiations on a post-Brexit trade agreement with Britain, the country's trade minister said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)

It’s been 2 and a half months since the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until next year because of the COVID-19 pandemic ... ( read original story ...)

It's been 2 ½ months since the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until next year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So where do the games stand? ( read original story ...)

Luxury toilet maker Lixil Group Corp said on Tuesday it would discuss the possible sale of its stake in Lixil Viva at a board meeting on the same day, in a deal the Nikkei business ... ( read original story ...)

The UK and Japan are set to begin talks on Tuesday aimed at reaching agreement on a post-Brexit trade deal. The negotiations come as London and Tokyo work towards replacing the agreement Britain ... ( read original story ...)

Brexit trade agreement with Japan on Tuesday which the government said both sides hoped would enter into force by the end of this year. ( read original story ...)

HANOVER, Germany — iF International Forum Design G.m.b.H. has awarded its iF Design Award for 2020 to Federal Tire Corp., Kumho Tire Co. Inc., Nexen Tire Corp. and Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. for ... ( read original story ...)

Among countless other unexpected effects, COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of all manner of new technologies, as people look for ways to reduce transmission of the virus. Yokohama, Japan-based WH ... ( read original story ...)

Japan hopes to draft a joint statement on China's new security legislation on Hong Kong at the next Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers' meeting, a Japanese government source familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)

Protests have reignited a debate over racism and policing in Japan. Osaka has also won support for speaking out. ( read original story ...)

The world's third-largest economy shrank an annualized 2.2% in January-March, revised data showed on Monday, less than the 3.4% contraction indicated in a preliminary reading. ( read original story ...)