Chinese Police Use ChatGPT to Smear Japan PM Takaichi

• A Chinese keyboard warrior inadvertently leaked information about politically motivated influence operations through a ChatGPT account

Cybersecurity · February 26, 2026 (updated February 26, 2026) · 1 min · 44 words
First-of-a-kind stem-cell therapies set for approval in Japan

First-of-a-kind stem-cell therapies set for approval in Japan

• Japan’s health ministry grants conditional approval to two pioneering stem‑cell therapies, Amchepry and ReHeart. • Amchepry targets Parkinson’s disease using iPSC‑derived progeni

Science · February 24, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 178 words
Apple announces changes to iOS in Japan

Apple announces changes to iOS in Japan

• PRESS RELEASE December 17, 2025 Apple announces changes to iOS in Japan The changes include new options for developers to distribute apps and process payments, and new protection

Big Tech · February 24, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 288 words
Apple announces changes to iOS in Japan

Apple announces changes to iOS in Japan

• PRESS RELEASE December 17, 2025 Apple announces changes to iOS in Japan The changes include new options for developers to distribute apps and process payments, and new protection

Big Tech · February 22, 2026 (updated February 23, 2026) · 2 min · 290 words

Fans flock to Japan zoo to see viral baby monkey Punch

• Dozens of fans flocked to a Japanese zoo on Friday to catch a glimpse of a baby macaque who shot to social media stardom months after being abandoned by his mother.

Science · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 119 words
High-performance sodium-ion batteries could be made with Japan's phosphorus addition work

High-performance sodium-ion batteries could be made with Japan's phosphorus addition work

• High-performance sodium-ion batteries could be made with Japan’s phosphorus addition work Sodium-ion batteries can operate on the same principle as lithium-ion batteries. • Resea

How Takaichi's supermajority in Japan rewrites the strategic map of Southeast Asia

• A unified force in Japan’s House of Representatives opens the door for widespread military reform under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, writes analyst Ronny Sasmita.

Image: Winter grips Hokkaido, Japan

• Northern Japan, especially the island of Hokkaido, is home to some of the snowiest cities in the world. • Sapporo, the island’s largest city and host of an annual snow festival,

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 171 words
Washington Hotel in Japan discloses ransomware infection incident

Washington Hotel in Japan discloses ransomware infection incident

• Washington Hotel in Japan discloses ransomware infection incident February 16, 2026 04:10 PM 0 The Washington Hotel brand in Japan has announced that that its servers were compro

Cybersecurity · February 16, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 216 words
Japan fusion startup completes 'one-of-a-kind' coil manufacturing machine

Japan fusion startup completes 'one-of-a-kind' coil manufacturing machine

• Japan fusion startup completes ‘one-of-a-kind’ coil manufacturing machine A Japanese fusion company’s latest milestone brings us a step closer to practically limitless energy. •

Nuclear & Fusion · February 6, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 222 words
Japan's Open Source Moment: Strong Business Value, Global Leadership-and a Clear Path Forward

Japan's Open Source Moment: Strong Business Value, Global Leadership-and a Clear Path Forward

• Home Blog Japan’s Open Source Moment: Strong Business Value, Global Leadership-and a Clear Path Forward Japan’s Open Source Moment: Strong Business Value, Global Leadership-and a

AI-Mimi is building inclusive TV experiences for Deaf and Hard of Hearing user in Japan

AI-Mimi is building inclusive TV experiences for Deaf and Hard of Hearing user in Japan

• AI-Mimi delivers real‑time subtitles for Deaf/Hard‑of‑Hearing viewers in Japan. • Uses Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services combined with human input for live TV. • Addresses high