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NTT Docomo: First 5G Communication Between Bullet Train and Base Station

Releases Akihabara News - September 30, 2019

NTT Docomo (Tokyo) -- NTT Docomo, Inc., announced today that it has achieved what is believed to be the world's first 28...

Toyota-Honda Tie Up on Mobile Power Generation

Releases Akihabara News - August 31, 2020

Toyota Motor Corporation and Honda R&D Co. will create a mobile power generation/output system, Moving e, that consists of a fuel cell...

eSports: Why Is It So Popular?

Releases Akihabara News - June 10, 2022

With major televised events and significant sponsorships from global brands, it’s safe to say that esports has hit a new level of...

NTT Docomo Lauches Japan 5G Services

Releases Akihabara News - March 18, 2020

NTT Docomo (Tokyo) - NTT Docomo announced today that it will launch its much anticipated fifth-generation mobile communications service (5G) on a...

Harry Potter Theme Park Opening in Tokyo

Releases Akihabara News - August 18, 2020

Warner Bros. Studio Tours, operator of “The Making of Harry Potter” in London; Warner Bros. Japan; Seibu Railway Co., Ltd.; Itochu Corporation;...

Nikon Products Receive Good Design Award

Releases Akihabara News - October 2, 2019

Nikon (Tokyo) -- Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that its products, the Nikon Z mount system and the Lasermeister 100A, have...

Fujitsu Granted Japan’s First Private 5G License

Releases Akihabara News - February 18, 2020

Fujitsu (Tokyo) -- Fujitsu has announced that it was granted Japan's first private 5G radio station provisional license by the Kanto Bureau...

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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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Review: Panasonic GH4 Video

Akihabara News - April 20, 2015

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Until the magical Canon 5D Mark II, the video camera world felt like it was going nowhere. But...

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Tokyo Eyes Offshore Wind Power

Akihabara News - March 2, 2023

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is sailing along with the trend towards the development of offshore wind power.

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Wind Power to the Rescue

Akihabara News - December 22, 2020

By Tim Hornyak Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- In Japanese history, kamikaze was the “divine wind” that protected Japan from...

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Japan’s Place in the Moon Race

Akihabara News - August 5, 2021

By Kentaro Kato Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- The Lunar Industry Vision Council recently submitted a white paper to Minister...

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Clarifying Electric Vehicle Terminology

Akihabara News - November 16, 2022

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- There are now several types of electric or electrified vehicles available on the market and it has become...

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Toyota Transformation Doubtful

Akihabara News - January 30, 2023

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- The leadership shuffle at the top of Toyota Motor Corporation came as a surprise, at least in terms...

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Aerwins Listed on Nasdaq

Akihabara News - February 5, 2023

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Aerwins Technologies has become the first Japan-origin eVTOL firm to be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in...

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Grid Connection for Large Tochigi Solar Farm

Akihabara News - June 10, 2022

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- A newly-constructed 54MW solar farm has been connected to the grid in Sano city, Tochigi Prefecture.

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Japan’s Growing Rocket Industry Ambitions

Akihabara News - June 9, 2022

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- “We will radically strengthen our country’s rocket launch capabilities,” declared Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last month.

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Demon Slayer: Temari and Arrow Demon

Akihabara News - June 25, 2021

Akihabara News (Tokyo) — In the ninth episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Tanjiro battles with two demons claiming to be among...

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Demon Slayer: Hinokami

Akihabara News - August 4, 2021

Akihabara News (Tokyo) — In the nineteenth episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Tanjiro faces an actual member of the Twelve...

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The Fashion Streets of Harajuku

Akihabara News - December 19, 2022

SNA Travel (Tokyo) -- Whether you are in Tokyo for the first time or are a frequent visitor, Harajuku is a place...

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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...