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Hail prediction service in works via 2 nonlife insurers

The nation's first hail prediction notification service could start as soon as fiscal 2024, according to two nonlife insurance companies working to create the system.

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Putin signs bill to rename Russia's WWII victory day

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill into law on Saturday to rename the "Day of the End of World War II" on Sept. 3 to the "Day of Victory over Militaristic Japan and the end of World War II."

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Taiwan seeks EU chip links to deter China

Taiwan, which produces 90% of the world's advanced semiconductors, has been leveraging its technological prowess to strengthen relations with the European Union, as Taipei aims to enhance deterrence against China in the event of a Taiwan contingency.

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Task force to deal with My Number mishaps

The government launched a task force Wednesday to address mishaps with the My Number identification card system, following a spate of problems.

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Cadet being held over shooting 'tried to take ammunition'

The Ground Self-Defense Force cadet suspected of shooting three instructors at a firing range in Gifu City allegedly tried to take ammunition, according to government sources.

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Tax panel report to stress need for sufficient revenue / Borrowing used for rapidly rising share of govt spending

As fiscal deficits continue, the government's Tax Commission will emphasize the importance of securing enough tax revenue to finance governmental spending, according to a draft of the commission's medium-term report on proposals for taxation.

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Japanese researchers plan to create generative AI model

A Japanese research team plans to create a small-scale artificial intelligence model this year to work on solutions to generative AI-linked issues such as the spread of misinformation and private data leaks.

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IT firms tussle with govt over app market rules

The Japanese government has drawn up a set of regulations targeting tech giants in Japan. The following is the first installment in a series examining the clash between the government and big tech companies amid global efforts to toughen tech rules.

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Kyoto festival targets tourists with 400,000 yen seats

Want to be treated like a VIP while watching a procession during Kyoto's famed Gion Matsuri Festival? For 400,000 yen per person, premium seats with special benefits are being offered for the event to be held July 17.

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World's 1st wooden satellite to be built using traditional carpentry

Kyoto University has partnered with various companies to launch the world's first wooden satellite, which will be built using traditional Japanese carpentry techniques. It is set to be launched from the United States in March 2024.

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Japan to stay on course regarding U.S., China

The Japanese government does not expect U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China to bring about a significant change in the confrontational U.S.-China relationship. Japan plans to continue to cooperate with the United States by tightening export controls on advanced semiconductors, among other measures, while also maintaining communication…

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Emperor, Empress take impromptu golf cart ride

JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo treated the visiting Emperor and Empress to an unscheduled ride on a golf cart on Monday, driving them to a botanical garden close to the Bogor Palace in West Java near Jakarta.

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Govt panel eyes fish catch reviews amid seawater temperature changes

The Fisheries Agency is mulling budgetary measures and systems to encourage fishery operators to review catch targets and shift their focus to aquaculture in light of environmental changes engendered by rising water temperatures in the seas around the nation.

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Surge of tanner crabs in Hokkaido a complicated blessing for locals

A spike in the number of tanner crabs along the Pacific coast to the west of Hokkaido's Cape Erimo has become a mixed blessing for locals.

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Kishida calls for paternity leave to boost birth rate

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed his resolve to promote paternity leave during a speech on Sunday at Waseda University, his alma mater.

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Emperor inspects drainage pump station in Jakarta

JAKARTA -- The Emperor on Sunday visited a flood-control facility in Jakarta as part of a goodwill visit to Indonesia.

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Ryuichi Sakamoto's autobiography to include diary

A new autobiography of Ryuichi Sakamoto, who died in March at the age of 71, will include entries from a diary that he kept sporadically over the last two years or so of his life.

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Japan, U.S., Australia to lay undersea cable

Japan, the United States and Australia plan to jointly create an undersea cable to boost internet access in Pacific island nations with the aim of countering growing Chinese influence in the region.

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Ukrainian dance troupe begins Japan tour

NAGOYA -- The P. Virsky Ukrainian National Folk Dance Ensemble, which has continued to perform even after the Russian invasion of their country, began its Japan tour Saturday in Naka Ward, Nagoya, performing dances rooted in the culture of their homeland.

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Govt to promote investment in Ukraine

The government is arranging a meeting to facilitate investments in Ukraine with the aim of supporting Kyiv amid its ongoing war sparked by Russia's invasion.

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Kishida speaks at funeral of GSDF staff in copter crash

KUMAMOTO -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday spoke at a funeral for the 10 Ground Self-Defense Force members who died in a helicopter crash off Miyako Island, Okinawa Prefecture, in April.

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Used F-15 jet engines eyed for export to Indonesia

Used F-15 fighter jet engines are being considered for export to Indonesia, according to several government sources.

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Emperor, Empress land in Jakarta on 1st overseas goodwill trip

The Emperor and Empress landed in Jakarta on Saturday evening for their first official visit to Indonesia. It is the Imperial couple's first overseas goodwill trip since the Emperor ascended the throne.

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Japan-U.S.-ROK summit eyed for D.C. in August

The top leaders of Japan, the United States and South Korea plan to hold a meeting in Washington in August, informed sources said.

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Govt lists 12 key fields in defense tech guidelines

The government has specified 12 key fields necessary to strengthen national security in defense technology guidelines to be released soon, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

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