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    Square Enix Takes Stand Against Fan Harassment with New Protection Policy

    January 13, 2025 • 1 min read

    Square Enix implements comprehensive anti-harassment measures to shield employees and partners from abusive fan behavior. The policy outlines specific prohibited conduct and consequences, including service discontinuation and potential legal action for violations.

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    TSMC Launches Historic Japanese Chip Factory with Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities

    December 28, 2024 • 1 min read

    TSMC begins mass production at its groundbreaking $8.27 billion semiconductor facility in Kumamoto, Japan, marking its first major overseas expansion in decades. The plant will produce chips for automotive and consumer electronics using multiple process technologies, with plans for a second fab already in motion.

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    Historic Sony CRT TV Rescue: 440-pound Gaming Relic Saved from Japanese Restaurant

    December 24, 2024 • 1 min read

    Gaming enthusiasts orchestrate a daring rescue of a rare $40,000 Sony KX-45ED1 television from the 1980s, just days before a restaurant demolition in Osaka. The 45-inch CRT behemoth, crucial for authentic retro gaming, now awaits public display after careful preservation.

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    Nissan and Honda Merger Talks Send Auto Industry Stocks Soaring

    December 18, 2024 • 1 min read

    Nissan's stock surged 23.7% following reports of potential merger talks with Honda that could create one of the world's largest automakers. The historic deal would help both companies share costs for electric vehicle development while competing against Tesla and BYD.

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    Waymo's Global Expansion: Robotaxis Set to Hit Tokyo Streets in 2025

    December 16, 2024 • 1 min read

    Waymo announces its first international robotaxi program in Tokyo, partnering with local operators GO and Nihon Kotsu. The initiative will begin with mapping key districts using Jaguar I-Pace vehicles, marking a significant step in the company's global autonomous driving ambitions.

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    Tokyo University Under Fire for Using Tiananmen Square Reference to Block Chinese Applicants

    December 08, 2024 • 1 min read

    Tokyo University faces controversy after embedding a banned Chinese keyword referencing Tiananmen Square in its graduate admissions website code, effectively blocking access from mainland China. The incident has reignited concerns about discrimination against Chinese nationals in Japanese academia.

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    Panasonic Resurrects Founder's Wisdom Through AI Management Assistant

    November 29, 2024 • 1 min read

    Panasonic develops groundbreaking AI system that recreates the personality and management philosophy of founder Kōnosuke Matsushita using extensive historical records. The initiative aims to preserve leadership principles and guide modern business decisions through AI-powered analysis of the founder's approach.

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    Japan Supercomputer AI Fujitsu

    Japan's Quantum Leap: Building the World's First Zeta-Class Supercomputer

    September 10, 2024 • 1 min read

    Japan plans to construct 'Fugaku Next', a supercomputer 1,000 times more powerful than current systems, starting in 2025. This ambitious project aims to revolutionize AI research but faces significant energy and cost challenges.

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