Issue #34 - Translation tech grows 🗣️, rocket launch fails 🚀, flying taxi tested 🚖
Monthly Tech Update
This month, Japan announced it will introduce GPS trackers to prevent international bail jumping and will crack down on crime rings that recruit via social media.
The country also failed once again in its H3 rocket launch, with the fiasco anticipated to set back the country’s entire space policy. Days later, the government signed a new space co-operation deal with Great Britain.
Finally, the Japanese government said it will ease export controls of key chip materials against South Korea but tighten export controls of advanced chip equipment to China.
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The Good
New supercomputer to forecast heavy rains - Interesting Engineering
Amazon and condo firm to reduce delivery staff workloads - NHK
Electric stand-up scooter rules compiled for businesses - NHK
Toyota to accelerate plant decarbonization efforts - Japan Today
Firms tackle language barrier for tourists - NHK
First quantum computer made in Japan by Riken put online - Asahi
NTT to offer free anti-scam services for elderly - NHK
NEC reveals 90% accurate landmine-predicting AI technology - Mainichi
The Bad
JAL suspends sales campaign website goes down - NHK
China and Russia barred from space agency institute - Kyodo
YouTuber lawmaker given last chance before possible expulsion - NHK
Rising cost of electricity affecting people in Japan - Mainichi
Japan orders ex-lawmaker YouTuber GaaSyy to return passport - Kyodo
Takeover target of Nintendo family office asks for govt probe - Reuters
Ex Toshiba executives ordered to pay damages over fraud - NHK
Space agency to delay H2A rocket launch after next-gen failure - Kyodo
The Quirky
Sushi chain installs AI camera system after licking scandal - Kyodo
Seven-Eleven Japan tests delivery robot - NHK
Japan's first AI manga is out - Japan Times
First piloted flying taxi test held - Kyodo
Recruiting Agencies Are Switching To Metaverse - News on Japan
Japanese city launches Edo period virtual town - NHK
Abandoned bathhouse in Saga is now a teamLab exhibition - TimeOut
Japan Post tests most difficult drone operation - NHK
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