Japan
PulseAugur coverage of Japan — every cluster mentioning Japan across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- 2026-05-12 regulatory Japan's Prime Minister ordered a cybersecurity review concerning AI models.
- 2026-05-12 regulatory Japan is establishing a new centralized intelligence agency with FBI backing. source
- 2026-05-10 regulatory Japan revised its Civil Code to allow shared custody for divorced parents. source
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AI cameras identify animals, deploy custom deterrents
AI-powered cameras are being developed to identify approaching animals and deploy tailored deterrents. These systems aim to enhance safety for hikers and schoolchildren in areas with wildlife encounters. The technology …
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Japan-South Korea "comfort women" statue row reignited
A dispute between Japan and South Korea over "comfort women" statues has been reignited by memorials appearing in Germany and New Zealand. These statues, honoring women forced into sexual slavery by Japan during World W…
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Japan Airlines pilots humanoid robots amid labor shortages
Japan Airlines is piloting humanoid robots at Haneda Airport to address labor shortages exacerbated by an aging population and declining birth rates. These robots are being tested as a solution to the country's demograp…
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Japan sees 6.6% rise in corporate bankruptcies amid economic pressures
Japan experienced a 6.6% year-over-year increase in corporate bankruptcies in April, reaching 883 cases, marking the fifth consecutive month of such an increase. This rise is attributed to labor shortages and escalating…
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US PPI Surges, Japan Bankruptcies Rise, Unitree Mecha Priced
The latest report from 36Kr highlights several distinct news items, including a significant increase in the US April Producer Price Index (PPI) which rose 6% year-over-year, exceeding market expectations and marking a h…
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Trump visits China amid escalating Indo-Pacific security competition
The Indo-Pacific region is experiencing a period of heightened security competition, with the U.S. and Japan conducting joint military drills and strengthening defense ties with Indonesia. Taiwan has also approved signi…
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TikTok GO expands lifestyle services to US and Japan
TikTok has officially launched its lifestyle services brand, TikTok GO, in the United States and Japan. This expansion follows a successful year in Indonesia, where TikTok GO saw a more than twentyfold increase in food …
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Google unveils Gemini Omni with video, Qwen boosts Doubao
Google has reportedly unveiled its new Gemini Omni model, which includes video generation capabilities. Separately, Qwen is enhancing its Doubao model. The news comes from 36Kr, which also noted a rise in spot silver pr…
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Japan's Nidec faces quality probe over 1,000 alleged violations
Nidec Corporation in Japan is under scrutiny for alleged quality control violations in its motor components, with over 1,000 potential cases including design changes and falsified inspection data. An external investigat…
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Asia-Pacific commercial property sees Q1 surge driven by Hong Kong and China
Commercial property investments in the Asia-Pacific region saw a significant increase in the first quarter, driven by a strong recovery in Hong Kong and mainland China. Hong Kong's transaction volume surged by 367%, whi…
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UK pays millions to Starlink amid Musk's political attacks
The UK government has continued to pay millions to Elon Musk's Starlink for satellite services, despite Musk's public calls for the overthrow of the UK government. These payments support military operations and aid to U…
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Calbee snack packaging goes monochrome amid Middle East oil crunch
Japanese snack company Calbee is temporarily switching to monochrome packaging for some products due to supply chain disruptions. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to a shortage of naphtha, a key component…
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Japan may spend up to 30T yen on currency intervention; UBS keeps gold/silver price targets
Citigroup strategists predict Japan may intervene in currency markets with up to 30 trillion yen, following an initial 10 trillion yen expenditure. This potential intervention is supported by Japan's substantial foreign…
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Japanese envoy Hiroshi Suzuki wins UK hearts with viral charm
Hiroshi Suzuki, Japan's envoy to the UK, has gained significant popularity among Britons for his engaging and often humorous efforts to connect with the nation. Videos of him singing national anthems and attempting loca…
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Japan's food spending ratio hits 45-year high; Kuaishou plans AI spin-off
Japan's Engel coefficient, a measure of household spending on food, reached a new high of 28.8% in fiscal year 2025, the highest since 1980. In other news, Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets saw trading volumes exceed …
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Japan launches new FBI-backed spy agency targeting China, Russia
Japan is establishing a new centralized intelligence agency, set to be operational by July with an initial staff of 700. This initiative, which has received backing from the FBI, aims to consolidate fragmented intellige…
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China's AI humanoid robots intensify competition with Japan
China's advancements in AI-powered humanoid robots are intensifying competition with Japan, with one report highlighting China's "overwhelmingly advanced" capabilities. Despite ongoing tensions, a recent robotics exhibi…
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China's total debt ratio doubles, exceeding 300% of GDP
China's total debt-to-GDP ratio, excluding the financial sector, has surpassed 300%, doubling since 2010 and significantly outpacing the U.S. and other major economies. This surge is driven by increased borrowing from c…
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Japan's late-night cafes offer refuge for mothers of crying babies
In Japan, a novel concept of "nighttime crying cafes" is emerging to support mothers struggling with infants who cry at night. These cafes, inspired by an online comic, offer a quiet, safe space for mothers and babies d…
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Philippine prison inmates run international crime rings using smartphones
Criminal kingpins in Philippine prisons are allegedly orchestrating sophisticated crime rings across Japan and South Korea. These inmates utilize smartphones and encrypted messaging apps like Telegram to manage drug dea…