SoftBank Corp. and the University of Tokyo have agreed to open artificial-intelligence centers staffed with specialists from the university and around the world, to swiftly turn…
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Alliances & Technology Transfer
December 14, 2019
Energy
December 14, 2019
Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries debuted on Wednesday the world's first marine carrier that transports liquefied hydrogen, using technology that will vastly expand cargo capacity…
Switzerland related news
December 14, 2019
Switzerland hosted the Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle’s annual Year End Party 2019. Around 40 members of diplomatic missions in Tokyo and their Japanese partners from…
Information & Communications Technology
December 13, 2019
Osaka Metro Co. on Tuesday started testing a next-generation automated ticket gate featuring a facial recognition system.
Space & Aeronautics
December 13, 2019
Honda Motor on Wednesday said it has begun delivering business jets to Chinese customers, as it looks to expand its nascent aircraft business across Asia.
Automotive
December 13, 2019
The race to develop new materials for cars is heating up among chemical and paper producers in Japan, as automakers look for ways to make their products more fuel efficient and…
General Interest
December 13, 2019
Japanese scientist Akira Yoshino accepted the Nobel Prize in chemistry on Tuesday at a ceremony in Sweden for his contribution to the development of lithium-ion batteries.
Information & Communications Technology
December 12, 2019
Messaging app provider Line Corp. on Monday started a new service that allows users to transfer money to bank accounts via its smartphone payment platform, a first for Japan in a…
General Interest
December 12, 2019
The AI opponent in this online Othello game may not be the brightest bulb in the room, but it's this very weakness that has led to a surge in the software's popularity.
Information & Communications Technology
December 12, 2019
Efforts are underway to familiarize the public with the rules of Paralympic sports through simulations making use of advanced technology and radio commentary ahead of the 2020…