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Tokyo University of Technology Unveils AI-Focused Supercomputer

Oct 04 (News On Japan) - Tokyo University of Technology unveiled its new supercomputer, named Seiran, on October 2nd, marking the start of full-scale operations. Equipped with the latest GPUs from U.S. chipmaker Nvidia, the system is designed specifically for generative AI and is the largest of its kind among Japan’s private universities.

Seiran delivers AI processing power comparable to RIKEN’s flagship Fugaku supercomputer while consuming only about one-176th of the electricity. The university aims to strengthen its AI education program by giving students access to cutting-edge resources in an open learning environment.

In addition to academic use, the university has signed a partnership agreement with Hachioji City, where its campus is located. Together they plan to apply Seiran to projects such as trial operations of self-driving buses and experiments in smart agriculture, using the system’s computing power to accelerate local innovation.

Source: テレ東BIZ

Massive Fire Ravages Oita

A large-scale fire in Oita continues to burn out of control on Wednesday night, forcing residents in the Saganoseki area of Oita City to evacuate. Video recorded by an evacuee showed flames spreading across the darkness as the sound of strong winds echoed in the background.

Japan Expecting Warm Three-Day Weekend

The three-day weekend beginning on November 22nd is expected to bring mostly clear skies across much of the country as Japan comes under the influence of a high-pressure system, with cooler air affecting only the northern regions on the first day and comfortable conditions likely to continue in eastern and western Japan.

Chinese State Media Attack Japan as Flight Cancellations Surge

China’s Communist Party–affiliated Global Times reported on its front page this morning that it had “demanded a clear explanation from the Japanese side” regarding the discussions held on the previous day, underscoring Beijing’s position that Tokyo must address the issue directly.

Japan Is Facing an Unprecedented Surge in Bear Attacks

A reporting team found itself face to face with a bear while investigating the sharp rise in bear-related incidents that has left 13 people dead this year.

Sakurajima Erupts, Sending Plume 4,400 Meters High and Disrupting Flights

Sakurajima erupted in the early hours on October (date not provided in source), sending a plume of ash soaring to 4,400 meters above the crater, the first time it has exceeded 4,000 meters since October last year, with volcanic rocks reaching as far as the sixth station on the mountainside as the volcano continued erupting intermittently throughout the morning and caused ash to fall over Kagoshima Airport, where a thin layer accumulated on aircraft.

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