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Dentsu Promotes Global eSports

Releases Akihabara News - June 22, 2020

GEF (Singapore) -- The Global Esports Federation today announced that it has entered a strategic partnership with Dentsu Inc. to promote the...

Sony Launches Drone Project

Releases Akihabara News - November 9, 2020

Sony Corporation has announced that it has launched a new project for drones in the field of AI robotics.

Toyota Offers Automated Vehicle Rides

Releases Akihabara News - October 24, 2019

Toyota (Tokyo) -- Toyota Research Institute (TRI) announced that its Platform 4 (P4) automated driving test vehicle will be available for public...

Toyota Developing Fuel Cell Truck

Releases Akihabara News - March 23, 2020

Toyota (Toyota City) -- Toyota Motor Corporation and Hino Motors have agreed to jointly develop a heavy-duty fuel cell truck, and to...

Bringing AI to Maritime Shipping

Releases Akihabara News - February 9, 2021

Mitsui OSK Lines and Bearing, Inc. announce an expansion of their partnership that began in 2019. The relationship was originally established with...

Sparx Group Establishes Space Frontier Fund

Releases Akihabara News - June 29, 2020

Sparx Group (Tokyo) -- Sparx Innovation for the Future Co., Ltd.—a subsidiary of Sparx Group Co., Ltd.—today announced that it established the...

“Contra: Rogue Corps” Now Available

Releases Akihabara News - September 26, 2019

Konami Digital Entertainment (Tokyo) -- Konami Digital Entertainment today announced that Contra: Rogue Corps is now available on PS4, Xbox One, Switch...

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Kyoto Police Arrest Online Casino Operators

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Kyoto Prefectural Police and other authorities announced the arrest of seven individuals last month, including 36-year-old Randall Aaron...

Akihabara News - March 5, 2024

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Japan Space Program Gets Its Groove Back

Akihabara News - February 19, 2024

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- After a series of embarrassing stumbles, Japan's space program is putting some wins on the board again.

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Wakayama Signs Pact on Flying Cars

Akihabara News - February 3, 2024

Akihabara News (Tokyo) — Wakayama Governor Shuhei Kishimoto made it clear at a press conference on January 30 that his administration is...

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The Best of Olympic Merch

Akihabara News - January 27, 2020

By Talicia Marie Stewart Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Not too long ago Akasaka-Mitsuke Station opened up an Olympics-themed shop...

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Shizuoka’s Empanada Entrepreneur

Akihabara News - December 12, 2021

By Astrid Walmer Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Mara Arguello is an Argentinian entrepreneur who established a catering business called...

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Super Cities in Japan

Akihabara News - August 16, 2021

Akihabara News (Tokyo) — With legislation that makes it easier for cities to clear regulatory obstacles and to apply for government funding,...

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SkyDrive SD-03 vs. XPeng X1

Akihabara News - April 25, 2022

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- While it is North American and European eVTOLs that receive the lion’s share of attention from the English-language...

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Osaka Releases Flying Car Road Map

Akihabara News - March 29, 2022

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- The Osaka Prefectural Government has released its awaited “Road Map” on the development of the eVTOL industry.

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A Foundation for Japanese Vertiports

Akihabara News - February 12, 2023

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Osaka-based SkyScape has made a major stride towards realization of its ambition to become a leader in the...

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Biomass Power Plants Rise in Japan

Akihabara News - April 18, 2022

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- On a single day, ceremonies were held in Japan regarding two large-scale biomass power plants, revealing the brisk...

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World’s First Cargo Drone Logistics Facility

Akihabara News - December 13, 2020

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- A shoreline area in Kawasaki city near Haneda Airport is scheduled to host what may become the world's...

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SoftBank Takes Ownership of WeWork

Akihabara News - October 24, 2019

Akihabara News (Tokyo) — The SoftBank Group is doubling down on its investment in the troubled startup WeWork with a fresh US$10...

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Demon Slayer: Swordsman Accompanying Demon

Akihabara News - June 11, 2021

Akihabara News (Tokyo) — In the sixth episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Tanjiro sets out on his first assignment as an...

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Demon Slayer: Final Selection

Akihabara News - June 1, 2021

Akihabara News (Tokyo) — In the fourth episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Tanjiro completes his training and heads to the "final...

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Should Japan Ban Robot Romance?

Akihabara News - September 8, 2016

By Reno J. Tibke Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Leading researchers and organizations around the world are beginning to seriously...

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Kyoto Police Arrest Online Casino Operators

Akihabara News - March 5, 2024

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Kyoto Prefectural Police and other authorities announced the arrest of seven individuals last month, including 36-year-old Randall Aaron...

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Japan Space Program Gets Its Groove Back

Akihabara News - February 19, 2024

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- After a series of embarrassing stumbles, Japan's space program is putting some wins on the board again.

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Wakayama Signs Pact on Flying Cars

Akihabara News - February 3, 2024

Akihabara News (Tokyo) — Wakayama Governor Shuhei Kishimoto made it clear at a press conference on January 30 that his administration is...

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Qualified Success for Japan’s Moon Landing

Akihabara News - January 27, 2024

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) declared success in its "main mission" of conducting a Moon landing near...

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Pioneering Hoverbike Firm Goes Belly Up

Akihabara News - January 22, 2024

Akihabara News (Tokyo) — Japan's most prominent hoverbike company, A.L.I. Technologies, has filed for bankruptcy. Although the firm reports that it hopes...

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SkyDrive Enters India

Akihabara News - January 11, 2024

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Japan's leading "flying car" (eVTOL) development company SkyDrive is highlighting its strategic move into India, which it has...

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Nagasaki Casino Resort Initiative Goes Bust

Akihabara News - January 2, 2024

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- One of the most carefully planned initiatives to bring a casino resort to a Japanese regional city has...

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Universal Entertainment Expanding in the Philippines

Akihabara News - December 15, 2023

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Tokyo-based Universal Entertainment Corporation is poised for a major expansion of its casino resort interests in the Philippines.

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Joby-Led Initiative on Vertiport Construction

Akihabara News - December 8, 2023

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Joby Aviation, ANA Holdings, and Nomura Real Estate Development have entered into a collaborative partnership to establish infrastructure...

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Kazuo Okada Is Out… Again

Akihabara News - December 1, 2023

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Japanese casino mogul Kazuo Okada is out in the cold once again with another major legal defeat, while...

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KEPCO Collaborates with Vertical Aerospace

Akihabara News - November 17, 2023

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Kansai Electric Power Company (KEPCO) and Vertical Aerospace have formalized a commitment to advancing the field of advanced...

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Sega Sammy Acquires Online Casino Company

Akihabara News - November 15, 2023

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- In a significant strategic move, Sega Sammy Holdings and its subsidiary Sega Sammy Creation have revealed plans to acquire GAN Limited...