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Robotic arm to remove N-fuel debris from Fukushima plant unveiled

FUKUSHIMA -- A robotic arm that will be used to remove melted nuclear fuel from the No. 2 reactor of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant was unveiled to the media in Naraha, Fukushima Prefecture, on Friday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 15, 2023

Sudanese in Japan to get 'designated activities' visas

The government will grant Sudanese in Japan a "designated activities" visa, a status that allows them to work in the country, out of consideration for political instability in the African country, Justice Minister Ken Saito said Friday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 15, 2023

Exhibition in Iwate Prefecture features historic Nagasaki photos

MORIOKA -- An exhibition featuring pictures taken by U.S. military photographer Joe O'Donnell -- known for his historic depiction of a Japanese boy carrying a dead baby on his back in Nagasaki in 1945 -- opened in Shiwa, Iwate Prefecture, on Friday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 15, 2023

Nintendo's iconic Famicom turns 40

Saturday marks 40 years since Nintendo Co. released the Family Computer video game console, which spawned a slew of hugely popular titles and showcased Japan's burgeoning game industry to the world.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 14, 2023

Dealing with China: Economic Security issues / China boosts push for domestic production of key technologies

In China, President Xi Jinping's administration is intensifying moves to fully domesticate and insulate key technologies as national security measures. This is the first installment of a new series exploring how Beijing's actions are affecting firms doing business with China.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 13, 2023

Benesse offers free AI support for schoolkids' summer projects

Benesse Corp. will provide a service that helps elementary school students use generative artificial intelligence to do their summer independent research homework, the firm has said. The service will be available starting July 25, the educational services giant announced Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 13, 2023

Tokyo to give Kyiv drone detection system

VILNIUS -- Japan will provide war-torn Ukraine with nonlethal equipment, including a system to detect drones, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday during a speech at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 13, 2023

DPRK missile launch a message to U.S. ahead of armistice anniversary

SEOUL -- North Korea's launch of a long-range ballistic missile Wednesday appears to have been aimed at showing off technological advancements in its weapons arsenal. It is also thought to have been a provocation ahead of this month's 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice agreement.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 13, 2023

Japan aims to boost security cooperation with Europe

VILNIUS -- The Japanese government has signed a new partnership document with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to enhance security coordination with Europe, with China's increasingly hegemonic moves in mind.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 13, 2023

Abe remembered with flowers, tears 1 year after shooting

Saturday marked one year since Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, was fatally shot during a campaign speech in Nara.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 8, 2023