SoftBank (Tokyo) — The University of Tokyo and SoftBank Corp. today announced an agreement to establish the Beyond AI Institute, a new research facility that will gather the world’s best minds and la…

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Director Sunao Katabuchi’s feature length animated film, based on the award-winning manga “In This Corner of the World,” is an anomaly in many ways.
The extended version had its premiere at the 2019 …

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KYODO NEWS - 1 hour ago - 17:12 | Lifestyle, All, JapanMost respondents to a recent survey in Japan are familiar with the acronym LGBT but their understanding of whom it refers to remains relatively …

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A recent online survey has found that 1 in 10 in Japan identify as LGBT or another sexual minority.
The Japan LGBT Research Institute Inc., a Tokyo-based think tank specializing in issues related to …

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According to the Internal Affairs Ministry, the Japanese population fell for the 9th consecutive year to 125.2 million as of January 1st, 2018.
Most foreign residents are working ageThis graph shows …

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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, the upcoming game from the two-man dev team responsible for Astebreed, was originally supposed to be out this winter in Japan.
The release date has been push ed back to 2020…

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KYODO NEWS - 2 hours ago - 19:31 | All, JapanNokia Corp. said Wednesday that it has tied up with five Japanese companies in offering next-generation 5G network services to corporate customers.
Demand…

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Kiznaiver OPSeason: Spring 2016 | Title: LAY YOUR HANDS ON ME | Artist: BOOM BOOM SATELLITESHalf way between new show and old show, unforgettable OP.
Grimgar: Ashes and Illusions OPSeason: Winter 201…

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Popular chain Yoshinoya is proudly celebrating it’s 120th year in the beef-bowl business this year and have decided to close it out with an interesting partnership with the Pokémon franchise.
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