BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Staffless Shops in Japan See Success – and Theft
Japan is renowned for its customer service. However, in the near future, there may be no one serving you at all. Here's…
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SOCIAL MEDIA
“Impression Zombies” Are Making Japanese Social Media Worse
As X focuses on subscriptions, "impression zombies" from outside Japan are clogging Japanese posts in hopes of finding a pot of gold.…
TECHNOLOGY
AI-Driven Fake Celebrity Ads are Japan’s Latest Scam Trend
At least AI is good for something: thieves in Japan are using it to impersonate celebs like Naomi Osaka and con people…
TECHNOLOGY
Japan’s Government Will Ban Fax Machines From Schools
Welcome to the 21st century: as part of its ongoing digitization efforts, Japan's telling schools that fax machines are so yesterday.
FOOD
This Japanese Snack Will Become a Universal Translator
Want a wearable snack? You've got your wish: Japan's Meiji announced it'll make AI-powered headphones shaped after its treat Kinoko no Yama.
TECHNOLOGY
Will AI-Powered Cameras Be Watching You in Shibuya?
Do you always feel like someone's watching you? That may be true in Shibuya if one company's plan for 100 AI-powered cameras…
TECHNOLOGY
Tokyo Subway Launches New Experiment with Credit Card Touch Payments
A subway line in Tokyo now lets you enter with a credit card tap. What does this mean for the future of…
TECHNOLOGY
Japan Earthquake Alert App Says Sayonara to X
Many people in Japan depend on the NERV service for earthquake alerts. Unfortunately, they'll no longer be able to receive them on…