News

The Mainichi News Quiz: What's with the 2-hour wait to vote at Nara City Hall?
How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for July 18 to test your news knowledge.
‘Utterly foolish’: 12 hours before World War II ended, the US firebombed this Japanese city
Almost 90 US B-29 bombers dropped about 6,000 tons of napalm on Kumagaya, Japan, on the night of August 14-15, 1945. Eighty ...
JD Supra4d
Employment Contracts in Japan: A Quick Guide
Understanding employment contracts in Japan is essential for ensuring compliance and maintaining fair workplace practices. In this article we ...
Tech Xplore4d
First publicly available Japanese AI dialogue system can speak and listen simultaneously
How do you develop an AI system that perfectly mimics the way humans speak? Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have ...
Viral post breaks down why 7 hours of sleep feels different in Japan vs America
The viral post highlights key differences in Japanese and American sleep habits, suggesting that cultural approaches significantly impact sleep quality. Japanese practices, such as cooler room ...
EurekAlert!5d
Say hello to J-Moshi, the first publicly available Japanese AI dialogue system that can speak and listen simultaneously
How do you develop an AI system that perfectly mimics the way humans speak? Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have ...