Stories from Japan

Google has opened its first physical store outside the United States in Tokyo, Japan. The store will sell Pixel devices and offer demonstrations of its artificial intelligence technology. The store will offer product demonstrations and customer support.

The game Soulframe will receive a new update titled 'Prelude 15: Gods & Ghosts' in June. Chelsea is planning to make back their £30 million investment related to player Liam Delap.

TOHO Cinemas will increase ticket prices for general admission by up to 200 yen and for seniors by 100 yen starting July 1.

Doctors advise caution regarding three specific areas of concern.

The world's first factory capable of mass-producing diamond semiconductors opened in Fukushima on May 29. Its technology is expected to be key for future advancements.

Japan's ruling party has proposed a Yen-pegged stablecoin for Asian cross-border settlements. The proposal includes establishing a legal framework for crypto ETFs to boost accessibility and efficiency.

An international research collaboration between Kyushu Dental University and Sichuan University has elucidated the mechanism by which the RNA modification enzyme METTL5 aids bone formation.

Hyogo Prefecture's NSKKK Corporation has been selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's DX Selection 2026 for the second time.

The Osaka District Meteorological Observatory anticipates the potential issuance of Level 4 heavy rain and landslide warnings due to Typhoon 6. Another warning is in effect for parts of Nebraska until 2:30 AM CDT.

A Japanese comedy star, Noda Crystal, is featured in a segment about the romance game 'Venus Vacation PRISM'.