Japan to require AI firms to disclose training data
A government panel Tuesday broadly approved a plan to adopt what is known as a…
Studio Ghibli composer Jo Hisaishi just set three Guinness Records
Composer for My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away broke two records on his…
Tokyo pub prohibits talking or keeping your phone out, only lets you drink in morning on weekends
There are a lot of hoops to jump through at Uchida, but is this 80-year-old…
Totoro shaved ice wows Studio Ghibli fans in Tokyo for a very limited time
Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory turns the beloved Ghibli star into a very cool character. Shirohige’s…
25% increase agreed for Pacific bluefin tuna quota
An international conference held online Tuesday agreed to expand the catch quota for bluefin tuna…
Price hikes to likely weigh on Japan households from summer onward
Households will likely receive a further blow as companies reflect rising costs, stemming from high…
China’s top envoy to visit Seoul as Trump shakes U.S.-South Korea ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea for two days from Wednesday, stepping…
Minecraft workshops build understanding of cityscapes before atomic bombings
During workshops organized by a University of Tokyo graduate student, participants recreate in a computer…
Tokyo giving out free furoshiki from Pikachu’s designer to help tourists carry their garbage home
The traditional, reusable cloth that can be converted into a bag is part of a…