Japan
Japan Embraces ‘Sovereign AI’ Strategy Amid Rising Global Competition
Japan is embracing a government-led approach to artificial intelligence development as part of a global trend toward “sovereign AI,” according to a new...
BTS Achieves Over 20 Songs with 100 Million Streams Each in Japan
South Korean boy band BTS has achieved another major milestone in Japan. According to Billboard Japan, the group now has more than 20...
Japan Breaks Internet Speed World Record That Can Download Entire Netflix in One Second
Japan has set a new world record for internet speed, reaching an astonishing 1.02 petabits per second—enough to download the entire Netflix library...
Google Pixel 7, 8 & 9 Sales Banned in Japan Over Patent Dispute
Japan’s courts have banned the sale of Google Pixel 7 smartphones due to a patent dispute. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 series...
Japan Releases Free Minecraft Map of Giant Underground Flood Tunnel
The Japanese government has released a free Minecraft map of the world’s largest underground flood prevention facility. The map lets players explore the...
Japan’s Semiconductor Stocks Slide as DeepSeek Raises Fears for U.S. AI Supremacy
Japan’s chip-related stocks experienced a sharp decline on Monday, spurred by concerns over Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s potential to challenge America’s leadership in...
Makeine and Oshi no Ko Lead Japan’s Top Anime of 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, anime fans in Japan have ranked their favorite series of the year. The list, published by Animate...
Netflix Japan Hits 10 Million Subscribers with Popular Local Content
Netflix has reached over 10 million subscribers in Japan, marking a milestone in 2024. The growth comes as Netflix’s Japanese-language content, including Tokyo...
