Watch Japan's ispace try to land on the Moon today at 12:40PM ETHakuto-R could be the first private spacecraft to touch down on the lunar surface.By J. Fingas, 04.26.2023
Japan joins US-led effort to restrict China's access to chipmaking equipmentThe country said it would limit exports from Nikon and Tokyo Electron.By I. Bonifacic, 04.02.2023
Japan's H3 rocket self-destructs in space during failed launchThe space agency aborted its first launch attempt in February, as well.By M. Moon, 03.07.2023
Google workers in Japan have joined a labor union in response to planned layoffsThe tech giant announced in January that it's cutting 12,000 jobs.By M. Moon, 03.02.2023
A Japanese conveyor-belt restaurant will use AI cameras to combat 'sushi terrorism'The Kura Sushi chain aims to start using the food-tampering deterrent by early March.By K. Holt, 02.11.2023
Netflix's 'Dog and Boy' anime causes outrage for incorporating AI-generated artThe company says the project is an "experimental effort" to address the anime industry's labor shortage. By I. Bonifacic, 02.02.2023
'Avatar' sequel's cutting-edge tech crashed some movie projectors in JapanOne theater had to lower the 48 fps frame rate down to 24 fps. By S. Dent, 12.21.2022
Tokyo will require new housing projects to install solar panels starting in 2025It's the first such mandate in Japan. By S. Dent, 12.16.2022
Tiny robotic fingers let humans interact with insectsEver wanted to tickle a pill bug?By J. Fingas, 11.11.2022
Japan pledges $2 billion in funding for pandemic vaccine research initiativeThe country lagged behind other regions when it came to COVID-19 vaccine development and rollout.By M. Moon, 09.24.2022
'Rise of the Ronin' is a historical action RPG from the team behind 'Nioh'The PlayStation console exclusive arrives in 2024.By I. Bonifacic, 09.14.2022
Japan’s Digital Minister is going to war against floppy disks and fax machinesTaro Kono wants to end the government’s stubborn reliance on outdated tech.By M. Moon, 09.02.2022
Nintendo Japan will offer benefits to employees in same-sex unionsJapanese law does not recognize same-sex marriages.By I. Bonifacic, 07.14.2022
Japan’s amended cyberbullying law makes online insults punishable by one year in prisonThe suicide of "Terrace House" star Hana Kimura pushed lawmakers to stiffen penalties for online harassment. By I. Bonifacic, 07.07.2022
Report reveals half of Japan's businesses had yet to ditch Internet ExplorerMicrosoft ended support for the browser this week. By K. Holt, 06.16.2022
The lickable-TV guy created electric chopsticks to make food taste saltierIt could help people reduce their sodium intake.By K. Holt, 04.19.2022
Cyberattack forces Toyota to suspend vehicle production in JapanOne of its major suppliers was reportedly hit. By S. Dent, 03.01.2022
Panasonic will start making Tesla's higher-capacity EV batteries by March 2024The 4,680 cells have the potential to increase electric vehicle ranges by over 15 percent.By K. Holt, 02.28.2022
Beats Fit Pro are coming to Canada, Europe and Japan this monthApple will ship the earbuds in all three regions starting on January 28th.By K. Holt, 01.12.2022
Japan's latest life-sized Gundam statue is almost completeWorkers attached the statue's head to its body this week. By I. Bonifacic, 12.24.2021