NatureOpinion

Japan’s first female prime minister doesn’t call herself a feminist — but the country needs her to tackle sexism in science

Sanae Takaichi has pledged to make the country ‘strong and prosperous’ again; success hinges on breaking barriers for women ...
ExecutiveGov

US, Japan Strengthen Defense, Technology Ties

Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi committed to strengthening U.S.-Japan defense ties and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.

US, Japan, and Korea Unite to Lead AI Chips Race

US, Japan, and Korea plan long-term cooperation for AI chips and other technologies. The United States, Japan, and South ...

US, Japan leaders sign rare earths, nuclear power deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Japan and the United States agreed to a deal on new-generation nuclear power reactors and rare earths, as Tokyo seeks a way ...
CNN

Japan used to be a tech giant. Why is it stuck with fax machines and ink stamps?

When you think of Tokyo, you might think of neon-lit skyscrapers and its world-famous bullet train system, or films like “Akira” and “Ghost in the Shell” that depict a futuristic Japan filled with ...

Yomiuri: Japan PM Takaichi's Administration Aims for 'New Technology-Oriented Nation'

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized in a policy address on Friday that it is necessary for Japan to build a strong economy and said that turning the country into "the world's most ...
The White House

The United States Signs Technology Prosperity Deals with Japan and Korea

As part of President Trump’s trip to Asia, the United States signed Technology Prosperity Deals (TPD) with Japan and Korea, expanding, strengthening, and ...
Nextgov

Japan is now the 5th country to land on the Moon – the technology used will lend itself to future lunar missions

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. Japan landed its Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon, or SLIM, craft on the surface of the Moon on Jan. 20, 2024. Despite a power ...
Fast Company

How the technology used in Japan’s lunar mission will help space exploration

Japan’s lunar achievement isn’t only symbolic—Japan is demonstrating a number of new technologies with its Smart Lander. Japan landed its Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon, or SLIM, craft on the ...
NHK

Japan showcases technology that may be used to help Ukraine remove war debris

Japan is a nation that is prone to natural disasters, and Japanese companies have drawn on experiences accumulated at the sites of devastation to develop the kind of technology that was showcased. On ...
Popular Science

Japan’s government is (finally) done with floppy disks

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Until 2019, the computer system that controlled the USA’s nuclear ...
standardmedia.co.ke

Ruto urges Japan to invest in Kenya's tech and green economy

President William Ruto has urged Japanese investors to scale up their presence in Kenya, highlighting opportunities in technology, renewable energy, and green growth as priority areas for ...