Jun 16 (Nikkei) - The Japanese government will cover half the cost of a new supercomputer being built in Hokkaido, which alone will triple the nation's processing capabilities for developing generative artificial intelligence.
The cloud service provider Sakura Internet is assembling the supercomputer in Ishikari city. The supercomputer is expected to begin service as soon as next year, specializing in large language model training necessary for developing generative AI. ...continue reading
Japan's Meteorological Agency has changed its heavy rain emergency warning for parts of Ishikawa to a warning. But it is still urging people to stay alert for possible floods and landslides in the central prefecture. (NHK)
Shohei Ohtani returned to Dodger Stadium in spectacular fashion, hitting a home run and stealing a base in his first game back, raising his season total to 52 home runs and 52 stolen bases.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says Japan and China have reached an agreement that will lead to the resumption of China's imports of Japanese seafood. (NHK)
The Tohoku Shinkansen came to a halt for five hours on Thursday due to an unexpected mid-journey separation of the linked Hayabusa and Komachi trains, 30 minutes after passing Furukawa Station with a total of 320 passengers on board.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an eruption alert for Sumisu Island in the Izu Islands, following the detection of discolored water in July.
Lawson and KDDI have teamed up to launch a 'convenience store of the future' that integrates the latest technology with communications, aiming to address labor shortages and enhance store operations.
Japan is a country known for its deep cultural traditions, technological advancements, and a love for various forms of entertainment.
Sakana AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) company that recently secured about Y30 billion from global semiconductor firms and Japan’s megabank groups, expressed its ambitions to tackle Japan's challenges in an interview with ANN.
Market volatility is a fundamental aspect of financial markets that can significantly influence the performance of mini and micro futures.
Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies have gained popularity over the past few years, leading to widespread adoption of this not-so-new technology.
A metaverse cemetery, Kaze no Rei, created in the virtual world, opened on September 11, with plans to enable AI conversations with the deceased.
Three of Japan’s largest banks, MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho, have signed up for a new cross-border payment system called Project Pax. Project Pax will use Swift’s existing cross-border payment messaging system and integrate regulated stablecoin currencies.
