Toyota unveils new taxi

Toyota unveils new taxi

Toyota Motor Corp. shows off a new taxi as it looks to capitalize on the flood of tourists expected in the run-up to the...

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Railway unveils new safety barrier

Railway unveils new safety barrier

East Japan Railway unveils an enhanced, less expensive platform safety barrier to protect train users.

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Eyewear designer unveils newest app for ALS patients

Eyewear designer unveils newest app for ALS patients

An eyewear designer giant in Japan reveals a trailblazing application.

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Tiny pickup truck house--a new solution for quake survivors

Tiny pickup truck house--a new solution for quake survivors

A wood home that fits onto a pickup truck aims to provide emergency housing for quake survivors in Japan.

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Original emoji exhibited at New York's MoMA

Original emoji exhibited at New York's MoMA

The original emoji created for Japanese mobile giant NTT DOCOMO go on show at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

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Sleep apnea on the rise

Sleep apnea on the rise

Sleep apnea is a growing problem in Japan. Nippon TV affiliate Nankai Broadcasting looks at the latest treatments.

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Morita celebrates official recognition of Nihonium

Morita celebrates official recognition of Nihonium

Kyushu University Professor Kousuke Morita celebrates the official naming of the world's newest element Nihonium, which ...

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Pedestrian-detecting automatic brake tests publicized

Pedestrian-detecting automatic brake tests publicized

Japan's transport ministry reveals the results of the first tests of pedestrian-detecting automatic brakes.

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Human beats AI in game of Go

Human beats AI in game of Go

A human player beats artificial intelligence in game of go.

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Resort train to feature pool, sushi chef

Resort train to feature pool, sushi chef

A Japanese rail operator unveils plans for a new train equipped with a swimming pool and onboard sushi chef.

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