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Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–Hitachi Ltd. and Tobu Railway Co. on Wednesday introduced a facial recognition system at ticket gates at Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo’s Toshima Ward. Passengers can pass through the ticket gates hands-free if they register their facial data and

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government has revised its guidelines for artificial intelligence-related policies, calling for constantly strengthening measures against cyberattacks in light of serious risks posed by cutting-edge AI models. The original AI policy guidelines were compiled only last December.

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–System failures at frozen food maker Nichirei Corp., caused by unauthorized access, have disrupted the operations of restaurant businesses and retailers in many parts of Japan. Nichirei said on Monday that it had been hit by unauthorized access,

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven major democracies have urged the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan and other parties to immediately cease drone attacks and atrocities that endanger civilians. In a statement issued Tuesday, the

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–The board of a Japanese House of Councillors committee on Wednesday agreed to take a vote on a bill to revise the Imperial House Law on Thursday. The Upper House committee is likely to approve the bill with

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–The average income per household in Japan in 2024 rose a record 7.3 pct from the previous year to 5,752,000 yen, a welfare ministry survey showed Wednesday. The ministry believes that the growth was led by wage increases

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in January-June fell 2.0 pct from a year before to 21,084,800, down for the first time in five years, the Japan National Tourism Organization said Wednesday. Although the first-half visitor

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s parliament Wednesday passed a bill to revise the financial instruments and exchange law to regulate crypto assets, in addition to stocks and other securities. The move is aimed at protecting users amid growing demand for crypto assets

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average gained more than 1,000 points on Wednesday, driven by semiconductor-related stocks following the overnight ascent of their U.S. peers. The index of 225 blue-chip issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime

Tokyo, July 15 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo District Court sentenced a man to 16 years in prison Wednesday for fatally stabbing a 22-year-old woman while she was livestreaming on a Tokyo street last year. In a lay-judge trial, the court found Kenichi Takano, 44,