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China accuses Japanese right-wing groups of using AI to reshape wartime history

China has accused right-wing groups in Japan of using artificial intelligence to manipulate historical records in an attempt to minimize Japan's responsibility for wartime actions, reviving longstanding disputes over how the country's military past is portrayed. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson......

Cate Blanchett wins Japan’s prestigious Praemium Imperiale arts award

Australian actress Cate Blanchett has been named one of the recipients of the 2026 Praemium Imperiale, one of Japan’s most prestigious international arts awards and often described as a “Nobel Prize for the arts.” The Japan Art Association announced this year’s laureates on Tuesday,......

Global semiconductor equipment spending surges as AI drives chip demand

The global semiconductor manufacturing equipment market is entering a powerful investment cycle, driven largely by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, advanced computing and high-performance memory. Goldman Sachs has significantly raised its forecasts for wafer fabrication equipment (WFE)......

Earthquake in Japan: 37 Injured After 5.9 Magnitude Tremor Near Tokyo

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook the Tokyo area from Saturday night to Sunday, injuring at least 37 people, according to Japanese authorities. The tremor was strongly felt in the capital and several neighboring prefectures, but it did not trigger a tsunami. The earthquake occurred around 2 a.m. local......

Taiwan warns travelers as Morocco visa applications reportedly suspended

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the Moroccan Embassy in Tokyo has suspended the processing of certain visa applications, while stopping short of clarifying whether the measure specifically targets Taiwanese nationals. The issue was raised during a press briefing on Tuesday,......

Tokyo records record heat-related hospitalizations as extreme temperatures grip Japan

Tokyo has recorded an unprecedented number of hospitalizations linked to extreme heat, as exceptionally high temperatures continue to affect large parts of Japan and put growing pressure on emergency services. According to Tokyo's emergency services, 453 people were hospitalized across the capital......

Tokyo and Seoul stocks tumble as investors question AI profitability

Asian equity markets came under heavy selling pressure on Thursday as growing investor concerns over the profitability of artificial intelligence investments triggered a sharp decline in technology shares, sending benchmark indices in Tokyo and Seoul significantly lower. The sell-off was led by semiconductor......

Tokyo travel guide highlights best seasons, attractions and food experiences

Tokyo, the capital of Japan and the world’s most populous metropolitan area, blends historic traditions with advanced urban innovation. Visitors encounter centuries old temples and landscaped gardens alongside modern districts filled with technology, fashion, and entertainment, all supported by......

Tokyo welcomes first permanent Pokémon theme park

The Pokémon universe, created in 1996, has expanded into movies, an animated series, and the globally popular mobile game "Pokémon Go." Riding on Japan's record tourist influx and strong local fan interest, the first permanent Pokémon theme park opened in Tokyo on Thursday,......