TOKYO, Nov 06 (News On Japan) - Office furniture giant Itoki announced on November 5th the development of a new maintenance system that uses artificial intelligence to detect early signs of failures in logistics warehouses.
The system, co-developed with Japan Oracle, is designed to predict malfunctions before they occur and schedule maintenance at optimal times, reducing the risk of sudden operational shutdowns.
Source: テレ東BIZ
The worsening string of bear incidents across Akita Prefecture has prompted the deployment of the Ground Self-Defense Force to assist in countermeasures. On November 5th, fifteen members of the 21st Infantry Regiment based at the Akita garrison were sent to Kazuno City, where they began support activities such as transporting box traps for capturing bears.
The economic policy bannered by Prime Minister Takaichi as “Sanaenomics” is beginning to take shape, with expectations centering on lower gasoline prices and the restart of electricity and gas subsidies even as critics say the program’s substance remains unclear and insufficiently developed.
As of 3 p.m. on November 5th, a tropical depression over the sea near the Caroline Islands was slowly moving northward, with the Japan Meteorological Agency forecasting that it would develop into a typhoon within the next 24 hours. Once it forms, it will be designated as Typhoon No. 26.
Emergency contraceptive pills, used to prevent unintended pregnancies, are set to become available over the counter in Japan as early as by the end of this fiscal year, marking a major shift after nearly a decade of debate.
The number of U.S. military personnel arrested for criminal offenses in Okinawa has reached 77 so far this year, already surpassing the record total for all of 2024 as of the end of September.
Office furniture giant Itoki announced on November 5th the development of a new maintenance system that uses artificial intelligence to detect early signs of failures in logistics warehouses.
Visitors to Uruma Marche, a local produce market in Uruma City, can now use artificial intelligence to get instant cooking ideas for Okinawan ingredients.
Japan’s first international AI film festival was held over the holiday weekend, drawing more than 400 works from around 40 countries including the United States and South Korea, each created using generative AI technology.
Stores, services, and vending machines across Japan still accept cash without question. Yet digital wallets and prepaid cards are quietly reshaping how money moves.
If you have ever watched a game in Japan, you will know how much the energy in the stands is different from everything we are used to.
AI technology is reshaping global defense strategies at an unprecedented pace. From drones that can identify and strike targets independently to systems that plan missions using real-time data, the boundaries of human control are being tested.
As global adoption of digital assets accelerates, the need for safe and transparent cryptocurrency to fiat operations has become more urgent than ever.
As generative AI rapidly expands, new cooling technologies are becoming essential. AI servers running these models are equipped with numerous GPUs, generating immense heat, and attention is now focused on liquid cooling technology.
