- Japan Daily News - Tokyo Political Updates - Japan Local News Highlights - Japanese National Headlines - Japan Economy News - Tokyo Metropolitan News - Japan Cultural News - Japanese Technology News
Prime Minister Ishiba Reflects: βThere Were Many Shortcomingsβ β Shaking Hands While Seated at APEC Sparks Controversy
During a plenary session of the House of Representatives on December 3, Prime Minister Ishiba reflected on his behavior at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit held in Peru in November.πππ
βI recognize that there were many shortcomings on my part,β he admitted. βI feel strongly that I must humbly and sincerely reflect on this and work to improve.βπ€¨π€¨π€¨
The controversy arose after Ishiba was seen shaking hands with other world leaders who came to greet him during the meeting, while he remained seated. This behavior drew criticism and became a topic of debate.βΉοΈβΉοΈβΉοΈ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Crown Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko Visit Turkey for 100th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
Crown Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko have traveled to Turkey to commemorate the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Turkey.πππ
The couple is scheduled to attend a dinner hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoΔan on December 4. Crown Prince Akishino is also set to deliver a speech at the centennial ceremony in Istanbul on December 5.π₯³π₯³π₯³
They are expected to return to Japan on December 8.πΊπΊπΊ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
90% of Japanese and Chinese Hold Negative Views of Each Other
On December 2, Japanβs private organization βGenron NPOβ and Chinaβs China International Communications Group released the results of a joint public opinion survey.π«€π«€π«€
The survey revealed that 89.0% of Japanese respondents held a negative impression of China, a 3.2-point decrease from the previous year. Meanwhile, 87.7% of Chinese respondents expressed a negative view of Japan, a 24.8-point increase, marking the second-highest level since 2013, following Japanβs nationalization of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture.π€·ββοΈπ€·ββοΈπ€·ββοΈ
Key reasons cited include disputes over the Senkaku Islands and Taiwan, as well as the detention of Japanese nationals in China on allegations of espionage.βοΈβοΈβοΈ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
A Captivating Traditional Soundscape Fills the Chilly Air
Once thriving around Tokyoβs Asakusa area, the traditional craft of handmade papermaking, or kamisuki, was a prominent industry.
While soaking finely shredded raw materials in cold water, craftsmen would visit the nearby Yoshiwara pleasure districtβbut only to gaze at the courtesans from outside the establishments.πππ
It is said that the term hiyakasu (to browse idly or tease) originated from the act of soaking paper materials in cold water, or hiyakasu.
Now, letβs turn to the temples and shrines right next to Yoshiwara. The Tori no Ichi festival, held on the Days of the Rooster in November, drew large crowds over the weekend.πͺπͺπͺ
This traditional festival is celebrated to pray for good fortune and business prosperity.π₯³π₯³π₯³
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
6,000 Lanterns Illuminate Archaeological Park in Saga
Yoshinogari Town, Saga PrefectureβThe annual winter illumination event is currently underway at Yoshinogari Historical Park.
Among Japanβs many extravagant illumination events, the modern kaleidoscopic colors harmonize beautifully with the reconstructed village from the Yayoi pottery culture era (1000 BCEβ250 CE).πππ
Visitors who wish to fully immerse themselves in the grandeur of the light patterns and designs can enjoy breathtaking views from the observation tower.β¨β¨β¨
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Soft-Serve Ice Cream Topped with Raw Whale Meat at a Farmersβ Market in Chibaπ³
How about soft-serve ice cream generously topped with raw whale meat?πππ₯°
Since September, the βHanamaru Ichibaβ farmersβ market located within the Michi-no-Eki Rosemary Park has been offering an unusual dessert featuring local specialty fruits.πππ
To mask the distinctive smell of the deep red meat, which soy sauce alone cannot fully cover, the dessert is sprinkled with pepper.π₯°π₯°π₯°
The Umami Kujira Soft is also topped with a whale-shaped mochi rice wafer, making it perfect for photos.π§π§π§
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
China Resumes Short-Term Visa Exemption After 4 Years and 8 Months
On November 30, the Chinese government reinstated the exemption for short-term visas required for Japanese visitors, marking the first time in 4 years and 8 months.π―π―π―
Passengers on China-bound flights commented:
β’ β(Q: How do you feel about the short-term visa exemption being reinstated?) I hope this allows Japanese people to visit China more easily and helps improve relations between China and Japan.βπππ
β’ βIt feels like China and Japan are becoming closer. I think itβs a good step for deepening exchanges.βπππ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
The Nara National Museum to Showcase Masterpieces of Japanese Buddhist Art
The Nara National Museum has announced details of its first major exhibition themed around National Treasures, set to open next spring, featuring the finest masterpieces of Japanese Buddhist art.π―π―π―
The exhibition will display around 140 works, including approximately 110 designated as National Treasures and 20 as Important Cultural Properties, organized into seven themed sections.π§π§π§
βThis is an exhibition uniquely focused on Buddhist and Shinto art, which is a hallmark of the Nara National Museum,β said Director Yoichi Inoue. He added, βWe want to reaffirm the museumβs 130-year history and its significance.βπππ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
In October, 3.31 million people visited Japan, setting a record for tourist arrivals.
Japanβs popularity as a travel destination continues to grow, with October marking a new single-month record of 3.31 million visitors, surpassing the previous record of 3.29 million set in July.πππ
According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the figure for October represented a 31.6% increase compared to the same month last year.
JNTO noted that cooler temperatures and stunning autumn foliage contributed to an increase in visitors arriving by air, particularly from China and the United States.πππ
The total number of tourists since January has reached 30.19 million, surpassing the 30-million milestone at the fastest pace since records began in 1964.π₯π₯π₯
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Keidanren Proposes Establishing βMinistry of Contentβ for Anime and Games
Japanβs largest business lobby, Keidanren, has urged the government to significantly increase its budget and establish a βMinistry of Contentβ to strengthen the international competitiveness of the countryβs entertainment industry.π©π©π©
Last year, Keidanren recommended that entertainment media such as anime and games should serve as a driving force for Japanβs economic growth.πππ
In its latest proposal, Keidanren expressed concern that Japan risks losing its international competitiveness in high-quality media to countries like South Korea, highlighting the urgency of the situation.πππ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Fukushima Daiichi Fuel Debris: TEPCO Considers Another Retrieval Using βFishing Rod Deviceβ
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) announced on the 28th that it is considering another retrieval of melted nuclear fuel (fuel debris) from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plantβs Unit 2. Similar to the initial trial retrieval, the plan involves using a βfishing rod-style device.β The first retrieval, completed earlier this month, yielded only about 0.7 grams, prompting efforts to gather more data. The timing of the next operation is still under review.πππ
TEPCO plans to analyze the retrieved fuel debris over several months to a year to inform future methods for retrieval and storage. Meanwhile, Shinsuke Yamanaka, chairman of the Nuclear Regulation Authority, and experts in a government decommissioning panel have urged TEPCO to conduct further sampling to increase the amount of data collected.πππ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Hovercrafts Set to Return to Oita Prefecture in December
After a 15-year hiatus, hovercrafts are making a comeback. Oita Prefecture is preparing to reopen Japanβs only passenger hovercraft route as early as December.πππ
The hovercrafts will transport passengers across Beppu Bay, connecting Oita Airport in Kunisaki City with Oita City in approximately 30 minutes.πππ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Ishiba Requests President Biden to Approve US Steel Acquisition in Letter
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has urged U.S. President Joe Biden to approve Nippon Steelβs proposal to acquire US Steel.π€π€π€
According to sources, in a letter sent in late November, Ishiba stated that the deal would allow Japanese and U.S. steel companies to combine advanced technologies, enhance competitiveness, and contribute to expanding U.S. steel production capacity and employment.π«€π«€π«€
In addition to an antitrust investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is also reviewing the approximately 2 trillion yen (13 billion USD) acquisition for its potential impact on national security. A decision deadline has been set for late December.πΏπΏπΏ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
JR Westβs Limited Express βYakumoβ Wins Top Prize at Railway Awards
The Limited Express βYakumo,β introduced by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) in April, has won the Grand Prize at the 23rd Japan Railway Awards.πππ
Connecting Okayama Station in Okayama Prefecture with Izumo City Station in Shimane Prefecture, the new four-car train is the first upgrade on this route in 42 years.
The βYakumoβ received high praise for features such as its semi-private compartments offering stunning views through large windows and its unique βYakumo Bronzeβ exterior color.
Other commendable aspects included the improved comfort on curves enabled by the βnatural pendulum system,β enhanced accessibility with barrier-free designs, and its contribution to regional revitalization.
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Crown Prince Fumihito and Princess Kiko to Visit Turkey for 100th Anniversary of Friendship
Crown Prince Fumihito and Princess Kiko are scheduled to make an official visit to Turkey to commemorate the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.πππ
During a press conference on November 25, the couple expressed their anticipation for their first visit to the country, which is planned from December 3 to 8.
Crown Prince Fumihito, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, remarked that Turkey is a crossroads of civilizations and plays a significant role in the current Middle Eastern context.
βIt is a tremendous honor to visit a country with which Japan has built such a wonderful relationship,β he stated.π€π€π€
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Northern Seafood Harvests Hit Hard by Rising Sea Temperatures
Rising sea temperatures off the coast of Japan have severely impacted native fish species, with over 50% of juvenile scallops in Aomori Prefectureβs Mutsu Bay dying by the fall of 2023.π’π’π’
Takada, a 76-year-old scallop fisherman at Yomogita Fishing Port on the eastern side of Aomori Prefectureβs Tsugaru Peninsula, reported that last yearβs record-high sea temperatures caused a 30% mortality rate among scallops under one year old.π€·ββοΈπ€·ββοΈπ€·ββοΈ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Around 88% of Chinese Hold a Negative View of Japan
According to a joint Japan-China public opinion survey released on December 2, Chinese impressions of Japan have sharply deteriorated, possibly due to the increasing reliance on social media for information gathering.πππ
The survey showed that 87.7% of Chinese respondents held a negative impression of Japan, a significant rise from 62.9% in the previous year.
Meanwhile, over the past decade, more than 90% of Japanese respondents have consistently expressed negative views toward China.πππ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
New Donkey Kong Attraction Finally Arrives at Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has announced that it will open a Donkey Kong-themed area, βDonkey Kong Country,β on December 11.πππ
Originally scheduled to open this spring, the parkβs management revealed in April that the launch would be postponed to further enhance its quality.π₯³π₯³π₯³
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Ueno Becomes First Japanese Woman to Win a Major Go Title
At 23 years old, Asami Ueno has become the first Japanese woman to win a major Go tournament, marking a significant milestone in her growing career.
Ueno, the holder of the Womenβs Tachi Aoi title, defeated Tang Jianwen, a 20-year-old Chinese 6-dan player, in the final match of the 7th Go Qingyuan Cup held locally on December 1.πππ
She secured her victory in the final round. βWinning feels like a miracle,β Ueno told reporters after the match. βMy opponent had many strengths, and Iβve learned a lot from this experience.βππππ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Bear Attacks Supermarket Employee in Northern Japanπ»
A bear entered a supermarket in northeastern Japan and attacked a male employee.π±π±π±
According to police, the 47-year-old employee sustained injuries to his head and face but is in stable condition after being hospitalized.π‘π‘π‘
As of 9 a.m. on December 1, the bear was still inside the store in Akita Prefecture.πππ
The incident occurred at around 6:30 a.m. on November 30, when an emergency call was made reporting an attack at the Itoku Tsuchizaki Minato store in central Akita City, near Akita Port, as 21 employees were preparing for the storeβs opening.πππ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Princess Aiko Turns 23, Finds Fulfillment in Public Duties and Workπ
On December 1, Princess Aiko celebrated her 23rd birthday and fondly reflected on her first solo trip outside Tokyo this autumn as part of her increasing public duties.πππ
The only daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, Princess Aiko visited Saga Prefecture in October to observe the traditional craft of handmade Japanese paper (washi).β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
βI was able to sense new possibilities for washi,β she said during her visit to workshops and stores specializing in chokotezuki washi, a local specialty passed down through generations.πππ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
βAutumn Colors of Trees and Leaves Shineβ - Imperial Palaceβs Inui Street Open to the Public Until December 8
The autumn public opening of Inui Street at the Imperial Palace began on the morning of November 30.πππ
During the event, which started at 9 a.m., many visitors enjoyed taking photos of the vibrant autumn foliage, including maple and Japanese maple trees, along the approximately 750-meter-long street.π₯³π₯³π₯³
According to the Imperial Household Agency, about 4,300 people had visited the site as of 11 a.m.π€©π€©π€©
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
The start of Kyotoβs autumn foliage season is delayed due to warm weather.π
Unseasonably high temperatures have caused major disruptions to Kyotoβs autumn foliage season, a time when large numbers of tourists typically visit the area.πππ
Authorities now estimate that the foliage will reach its peak beauty around mid-December.π₯°π₯°π₯°
According to the Kyoto Local Meteorological Observatory, only about 10% of the leaves on four Irohamomiji trees designated as specimen trees at Nijo Castle in Nakagyo Ward had changed color by November 22. As of November 28, the figure remains at just 20β30%.π«‘π«‘π«‘
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
As long as tourists refrain from causing disturbances, the unobstructed view of Mount Fuji can be preserved.
There is hope that unruly foreign tourists will learn a lesson and no longer obstruct the majestic view of Mount Fuji in the future.πππ
At a press conference on November 29, Mayor Hideyuki Watanabe stated, βI feel that an unspoken understanding is gradually taking root among foreign tourists, as weβve seen improvements in littering situations and better adherence to lines for taking photos.βπ€·ββοΈπ€·ββοΈπ€·ββοΈ
In response to complaints from residents about foreign tourists littering or dangerously crossing roads to take photos of the 3,776-meter-high mountain, authorities installed a 20-meter-long, 2.5-meter-high vinyl sheet in front of a convenience store in May.π€’π€’π€’
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Seven & i Secures First-Round Bids for York Holdings Stake Acquisition
Seven & i Holdings has received multiple bids for the planned sale of its subsidiaryβs shares, as the company focuses on blocking a takeover bid by a Canadian firm, according to sources.π§π§π§
U.S. investment funds, including Fortress Investment Group, and major trading house Sumitomo Corporation were among the bidders in the first round for acquiring shares of York Holdings, an intermediate holding company established in October.πππ
The deadline for the first-round bids for York Holdingsβ shares was November 28, according to the sources.π«€π«€π«€
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Wall Street Drops on Big Tech Losses; Asian Stocks Mixed
Asian stock markets were mixed on Thursday following a decline in Wall Street stocks pressured by losses in the tech sector.πππ
Tokyoβs Nikkei 225 rose 0.7% to 38,400.00, while Australiaβs S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.8% to 8,473.30. Meanwhile, South Koreaβs KOSPI remained flat at 2,503.01 as the central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate to ease pressures on a slowing economy.π―π―π―
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Government to Inject an Additional 800 Billion Yen into Rapidus
The Japanese government plans to allocate an additional 800 billion yen (5.2 billion USD) to leading semiconductor startup Rapidus under its supplementary budget proposal.π²π²π²
The government has already pledged up to 920 billion yen in funding for Rapidus. However, it is estimated that the company will require an additional 4 trillion yen to achieve its goal of mass-producing 2-nanometer semiconductors by 2027.πππ
This significant investment in Rapidus is part of the governmentβs efforts to revive Japanβs once-dominant semiconductor manufacturing industry, which has fallen far behind global leaders like Taiwan and South Korea.β¨β¨β¨
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Bold Quantum Computing Ideas to Earn Β₯200 Million Prize
According to a national research and development agency, a competition applying quantum computing to major societal issues will be held in March, bringing together talented individuals from various fields to showcase their ideas.πππ
NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) aims to attract untapped geniuses and experts from diverse disciplines for this contest, which offers a prize of approximately Β₯200 million ($1.3 million) for the winning idea.π§π§π§
The competition will present participants with specific challenges facing Japanese society, such as natural disasters and an aging population. Participants, either individually or in groups, will compete to propose innovative solutions to these issues using quantum computing.πππ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Next-Generation Solar Panels to Power 5.5 Million Households
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced on the 26th a new target to install approximately 20 gigawatts of next-generation perovskite solar cells, equivalent to powering 5.5 million households, by 2040.πππ
This goal will form part of the ministryβs new energy policy, set to be outlined by the end of the year.π₯π₯π₯
Japan is a pioneer in perovskite solar cell research, also known as βflexible solar cells.β Their lightweight and flexible design makes them suitable for a wide range of applications, including roofs, walls, and even window glass.βοΈβοΈβοΈ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ
Crackdown on Online Casino Gambling in Japan
As part of a broader crackdown, police have referred ten individuals from Tokyo and Chiba Prefecture to prosecutors on suspicion of gambling through online casinos.πππ
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police announced on November 26 that the suspects had participated in gambling games such as slot machines and roulette on platforms like Bitcasino, Sportsbet.io, and Vera & John between April 29 and September 19, 2023.πππ
The suspects used cryptocurrency for their wagers, and according to police, all of them have admitted to the allegations.πΈπΈπΈ
ββββββββββ
π Finance News β
@money
πΊπΈ US News @america
π―π΅ Japan News @japan
π¦πͺ UAE News @dubai
βΆοΈ Popular Movies @videos
β Viral Video @viral
π Best Funny Video @funnys
π Free Proxy Mtproto @vpns
π¬ Free ChatGPT AI @AIGO
ββββββββββ