Panasonic releases AI-equipped appliances

Panasonic releases AI-equipped appliances

Electronics giant Panasonic releases a line of AI-equipped products.

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Pawnshop app

Pawnshop app "CASH" resumes service

Popular pawnshop app "CASH" resumed service on Thursday.

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Parasite detector featured at seafood show

Parasite detector featured at seafood show

A parasite detector and an anti-viral deep UV-LED emitter are on display at a seafood show in Tokyo.

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Personal info of 12k travel customers leaked

Personal info of 12k travel customers leaked

Personal info of 12,000 customers is leaked from major travel agency H.I.S.

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Japan and Russia move toward economic cooperation in Northern Territories

Japan and Russia move toward economic cooperation in Northern Territories

Deputy-level ministers from Japan and Russia agree on economic cooperation in the Northern Territories, setting the stag...

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The ninja squad needs you!

The ninja squad needs you!

Once an elite breed of spy carrying out stealth missions, ninjas now help Japan to boost tourism."忍者"が足りない!?訪日外国人にも人気の忍者...

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Alibaba set to expand smartphone payments in Japan

Alibaba set to expand smartphone payments in Japan

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will expand smartphone payments to Japanese bank account holders as early as next sprin...

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Japan GDP rise

Japan GDP rise

Japan's GDP expanded an annualized 4.0% in April-June.

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Obon summer holiday rush hits peak

Obon summer holiday rush hits peak

The Obon summer holiday means airports, train stations and highways are packed with travelers.

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Akihabara shop accused of $60m tax scam

Akihabara shop accused of $60m tax scam

A duty-free shop for tourists in Tokyo's Akihabara district is accused of fraudulently reporting over $60m in tax refund...

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