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Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Bigger and Better, but Has a Monumental Legacy to Follow
After a string of leaks and months of speculation, Nintendo finally revealed its next hybrid console, the Nintendo Switch 2, Thursday. In a video published on its social media channels, the Japanese company showed off a bigger, blacker and better successor to the phenomenally successful Switch. The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in 2025 and run...
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Private US, Japanese Lunar Landers Launch On Single Rocket
One rocket, two missions: lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies launched their "rideshare" to the Moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.
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US, Japanese Lunar Landers Set To Launch On SpaceX Rocket
One rocket, two missions: Lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies are poised to "rideshare" to the Moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.
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Sony Honda Mobility Unveils Afeela 1 EV With ADAS and 480-Kilometre Claimed Range at CES 2025
Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas on Monday. It is the first electric vehicle (EV) as part of the joint venture between two Japanese conglomerates — Sony Group Corporation and the Honda Motor Company, which was formulated in 2022. The Afeela 1 is claimed to deliver a hassle-free and...
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"Risk For National Security": Joe Biden Blocks US Steel Sale To Japan's Nippon
US Steel and Nippon Steel threatened legal action after President Joe Biden blocked a controversial $14.9 billion deal for the Japanese company to buy its American rival.
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Sega Says It's Considering Launching a Subscription Service for Its Games
Sega is planning launch its own video game subscription service along the lines of Netflix and Xbox Game Pass. The Japanese company, that produces popular game franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog, Persona and Yakuza, said it was currently assessing its options but could not disclose any details yet.
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Honda, Nissan Sign To Form Joint Holding Company: All You Need To Know
Japanese automakers - Honda and Nissan, have signed a MOU to establish a new joint holding company, and here's how they will proceed in the future.
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'Adani Group Looks Most Attractive Among India Corporates, No Signs Of Stress': Nomura
Japanese brokerage Nomura has said Adani Group companies appear "most attractive" among Indian corporates.
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Japan's 15-Minute Human Washing Machine
A Japanese company has introduced an AI-powered shower capsule that promises a futuristic bathing experience.
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Japanese Company Launches 'Drinkable Mayo'; Internet Cannot Digest It
"Might ruin mayonnaise for you forever," an X user said after trying the 'Drinkable Mayo' beverage.
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Disney Bets on Korean and Japanese Originals in Asia Growth Push
Disney is focusing on select Asian markets to help scale up the local subscriber base and draw international viewership, while cutting content investment in Southeast Asia. Its India operation merged with Reliance Industries’s media business to form a joint venture called JioStar.
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WHO Approves Second Mpox Vaccine For Emergency Use
The World Health Organization on Tuesday approved an mpox vaccine from Japanese pharma company KM Biologics for emergency use, the second one to get the agency's seal of approval.
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Sony Said to Be in Talks to Buy Elden Ring Maker FromSoftware's Parent Company
Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa. The talks between the two sides are ongoing and, if successful, a deal could be signed in the coming weeks, the sources said. Sony's focus includes anime, whose growth worldwide has been fueled by the spread of streaming services and greater familiarity with Japanese culture.
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This Japanese Company Wants To Make Sex Toys More Mainstream
Hourglass-shaped sex toys casually glide along a conveyor belt through an airy new store in Tokyo, the latest attempt by Japanese manufacturer Tenga to sell adult products without the shame that is often attached.
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SoftBank to Invest $500 Million in OpenAI: Report
OpenAI's latest funding round has attracted Japanese telecom company SoftBank's Vision Fund, that will invest $500 million (roughly Rs. 4,190 crore) in the AI firm. The deal represents SoftBank's first investment in the Sam Altman-led firm.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Bigger and Better, but Has a Monumental Legacy to Follow
After a string of leaks and months of speculation, Nintendo finally revealed its next hybrid console, the Nintendo Switch 2, Thursday. In a video published on its social media channels, the Japanese company showed off a bigger, blacker and better successor to the phenomenally successful Switch. The Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in 2025 and run...
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Private US, Japanese Lunar Landers Launch On Single Rocket
One rocket, two missions: lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies launched their "rideshare" to the Moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.
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US, Japanese Lunar Landers Set To Launch On SpaceX Rocket
One rocket, two missions: Lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies are poised to "rideshare" to the Moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.
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Sony Honda Mobility Unveils Afeela 1 EV With ADAS and 480-Kilometre Claimed Range at CES 2025
Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas on Monday. It is the first electric vehicle (EV) as part of the joint venture between two Japanese conglomerates — Sony Group Corporation and the Honda Motor Company, which was formulated in 2022. The Afeela 1 is claimed to deliver a hassle-free and...
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"Risk For National Security": Joe Biden Blocks US Steel Sale To Japan's Nippon
US Steel and Nippon Steel threatened legal action after President Joe Biden blocked a controversial $14.9 billion deal for the Japanese company to buy its American rival.
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Sega Says It's Considering Launching a Subscription Service for Its Games
Sega is planning launch its own video game subscription service along the lines of Netflix and Xbox Game Pass. The Japanese company, that produces popular game franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog, Persona and Yakuza, said it was currently assessing its options but could not disclose any details yet.
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Honda, Nissan Sign To Form Joint Holding Company: All You Need To Know
Japanese automakers - Honda and Nissan, have signed a MOU to establish a new joint holding company, and here's how they will proceed in the future.
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'Adani Group Looks Most Attractive Among India Corporates, No Signs Of Stress': Nomura
Japanese brokerage Nomura has said Adani Group companies appear "most attractive" among Indian corporates.
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Japan's 15-Minute Human Washing Machine
A Japanese company has introduced an AI-powered shower capsule that promises a futuristic bathing experience.
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Japanese Company Launches 'Drinkable Mayo'; Internet Cannot Digest It
"Might ruin mayonnaise for you forever," an X user said after trying the 'Drinkable Mayo' beverage.
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Disney Bets on Korean and Japanese Originals in Asia Growth Push
Disney is focusing on select Asian markets to help scale up the local subscriber base and draw international viewership, while cutting content investment in Southeast Asia. Its India operation merged with Reliance Industries’s media business to form a joint venture called JioStar.
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WHO Approves Second Mpox Vaccine For Emergency Use
The World Health Organization on Tuesday approved an mpox vaccine from Japanese pharma company KM Biologics for emergency use, the second one to get the agency's seal of approval.
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Sony Said to Be in Talks to Buy Elden Ring Maker FromSoftware's Parent Company
Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa. The talks between the two sides are ongoing and, if successful, a deal could be signed in the coming weeks, the sources said. Sony's focus includes anime, whose growth worldwide has been fueled by the spread of streaming services and greater familiarity with Japanese culture.
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This Japanese Company Wants To Make Sex Toys More Mainstream
Hourglass-shaped sex toys casually glide along a conveyor belt through an airy new store in Tokyo, the latest attempt by Japanese manufacturer Tenga to sell adult products without the shame that is often attached.
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SoftBank to Invest $500 Million in OpenAI: Report
OpenAI's latest funding round has attracted Japanese telecom company SoftBank's Vision Fund, that will invest $500 million (roughly Rs. 4,190 crore) in the AI firm. The deal represents SoftBank's first investment in the Sam Altman-led firm.
