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Use of VPNs to Protect Online Activities

Releases Akihabara News - November 5, 2022

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are tools allowing users of the internet to change their Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and to encrypt traffic....

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...

Entertainment Vehicle by Yamaha and Sony

Releases Akihabara News - October 17, 2019

Yamaha (Iwata) -- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that the company will commence services from November 1, 2019 using the SC-1...

KDDI to Launch Drone Project

Releases Akihabara News - April 13, 2020

Tokyo (KDDI) -- In summer 2020, KDDI Corporation and LG Uplus will launch Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corporation (CIRC)'s G6.0, a drone compatible...

Protecting Your Brand in Japan

Releases Akihabara News - August 14, 2023

In the vibrant marketplace of Japan, every business faces a dual challenge: establishing a unique identity and ensuring its protection. The threat...

“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...

Launch of BYD Toyota EV Technology

Releases Akihabara News - April 2, 2020

Toyota (Toyota City) -- BYD Company Ltd. (BYD) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that preparations have proceeded since they signed...

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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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DroNext and the Vertiports of the Future

Akihabara News - September 6, 2021

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- DroNext, a firm based in Sakai city, Osaka, is already making a mark with its drone services, and...

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Japanese eSports Athletes Fired On Ethical Grounds

Akihabara News - March 10, 2022

By J J Orallo Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Following the firing of former Cyclops Athlete Gaming professional gamer Kana...

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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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You Say You Want a Referendum

Akihabara News - January 29, 2022

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Conservative politicians in Japan seem to be unified on the position that the Japanese people—both at the national...

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Pokemon Still Evolving 25 Years Later

Akihabara News - March 1, 2021

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Pokemon is celebrating the 25th anniversary since releasing its first two games, Pocket Monsters Red and Pocket Monsters...

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Space Travel Insurance Presents Unique Risks

Akihabara News - September 9, 2022

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- As commercial space travel becomes more accessible and appealing to some members of the public, the provision of...

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JAL Ties Up with Avolon on Flying Cars

Akihabara News - October 21, 2021

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Japan Airlines (JAL) has made another strategic move in the eVTOL (flying car) industry by tying up with...

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Confirming O-RAN Interoperability

Akihabara News - August 19, 2021

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- NEC Corporation and Fujitsu have been tapped to develop new technologies for interoperability testing between 5G base station...

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AR to Trick Your Taste Buds

Akihabara News - December 19, 2020

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Researchers at Yokohama National University have developed an Augmented Reality (AR) visor that can trick your taste buds...

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Uma Musume x FamilyMart

Akihabara News - February 17, 2022

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- Anime mobile game Uma Musume Pretty Derby is collaborating with Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart for the game's...

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Licking Pikachu in Shibuya

Akihabara News - January 26, 2015

By Phoebe Amoroso Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- If you have ever wanted to a lick a Pikachu, I can...

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One Piece Film Red Tops 2022 Box Office

Akihabara News - January 17, 2023

Akihabara News (Tokyo) -- One Piece Film Red can take a bow, having officially become the top grossing film in Japan for...

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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...