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Honda to develop AI to detect cognitive impairment in drivers

Honda Motor Co. will develop artificial intelligence technology to detect abnormalities in a driver's physical condition by analyzing how the vehicle is traveling and any subtle changes in the driver.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 30, 2022

Japan’s political parties work to field more female candidates for upcoming elections

Both the ruling and opposition parties are working to field more female candidates in the House of Councillors election this summer, aiming to demonstrate their commitment to women's empowerment.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 30, 2022

Kishida ready to face N. Korea on abductee issues

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday reiterated his desire for talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to resolve issues surrounding Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea and to seek their return.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 30, 2022

JCG starts full-fledged investigations into sinking of Kazu I

The Japan Coast Guard inspected the sightseeing boat that sank off the coast of Hokkaido last month, with the president of the company operating the vessel in attendance. The inspection took place on a salvage barge, which carried the vessel to port, and lasted 4-1/2 hours.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 29, 2022

Govt to help 1 million. people develop skills, find jobs

The government will help about 1 million people, including non-regular workers, develop skills and find new jobs as part of measures to invest more in human resources, according to a draft plan aimed at realizing a new form of capitalism advocated by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 29, 2022

Winging it

A red-crowned crane and her chick peck at food at the Kushiro City Red-crowned Crane Natural Park in Kushiro, Hokkaido. Two chicks born at the park on May 7 and 18 are growing steadily, thanks to a diet of small fish and insects received from their parents. The young birds…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 29, 2022

Reform council submits recovery-focused proposals / Changes to medical system proposed to address flaws seen during pandemic

The Council for Regulatory Reform has compiled a set of proposals calling for improvements to online medical services and the lifting of a ban on sales of coronavirus antigen test kits at drugstores, aimed at reducing the burden on medical institutions amid the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 28, 2022

Skater Hanyu returns to the spotlight

Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu took to the rink Friday for his first public performance in about three months.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 28, 2022

Ex-Japanese Red Army leader Shigenobu leaves prison

Fusako Shigenobu, a former leader of the Japanese Red Army terrorist group, was released from a Tokyo prison on Saturday after serving a 20-year sentence for her involvement in a hostage incident at the French Embassy in The Hague in 1974, among other charges.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 28, 2022

Outspoken ex-PM Abe touts own fiscal, security policies

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the leader of the largest faction of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has been outspoken about the nation's fiscal and security policies in an apparent effort to wield influence over Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 28, 2022