Researcher’s support tool lets disabled people play guitar
A visit to a day service center in 2015 has led to an assistance device that puts the magic of playing music into the hands of disabled people.
General Interest
General Interest
UK asks Japan for help with 5G as alternative to Huawei
The British government has asked Japan for help in creating its 5G, or fifth-generation, wireless networks, Nikkei has learned.
New karaoke machine feature gives Japan's masked singers clearer voices
Karaoke lovers can now sing their hearts out and hear their voices clearly even with masks on, thanks to a new feature recently installed on karaoke machines across Japan.
Yahoo Japan to hire 100 moonlighters for strategic planning
Yahoo Japan, a subsidiary of Z Holdings, announced Wednesday that it will conclude work contracts by the end of September with more than 100 people employed by other companies but are allowed to hold side jobs.
Toppan gives Japan's workers a digital change of scenery
Toppan Printing looks to transform offices across Japan into calming retreats, as companies seek to provide a more relaxing, productive workspace.
1st national facility to feature Ainu culture open in Hokkaido
Japan's first national facility devoted to the indigenous Ainu ethnic minority of Hokkaido celebrated its delayed opening to the public on July 12.
Sony partners with 'Fortnite' producer ahead of PS5 launch
Sony has acquired a small stake in the creator of smash hit "Fortnite" in a $250 million move that highlights the Japanese conglomerate's determination for a successful PlayStation 5 launch amid an intensifying battle in the game console arena.
The history behind Japan’s love of face masks
In Japan, it’s sometimes said that the eyes speak as much as the mouth. Perhaps the proverbial phrase captures the essence of the nation’s affinity for face masks, a relationship that can be traced back centuries and a custom to which is attributed Japan’s lower number of deaths from COVID-19 compared with Western nations — in particular the United States, where wearing a mask has recently become a politically charged issue.
Fujitsu to cut office space in half as pandemic transforms work
Japanese technology company Fujitsu will cut its office space in Japan by half over the next three years, Nikkei has learned, a move that may herald a new trend among large Japanese companies as the novel coronavirus encourages companies to reassess how they operate.
Hot around the collar? Japan has a wearable AC for you
Just in time for the sweltering heat, Sony and Fujitsu General have come up with personal air conditioning that lets people keep their cool while they are out and about.