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AI Disaster Preparedness Tested in Nankai Trough Drill

KOBE, Feb 16 (News On Japan) - A demonstration experiment of AI-based disaster preparedness was conducted in Kobe’s Suma Ward as part of a Nankai Trough earthquake scenario drill organized in collaboration between Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation and Osaka University.

An AI agent developed by Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation was also unveiled, featuring a system that analyzes television audio and delivers necessary information to televisions and smartphones based on regional conditions and family composition.

Source: YOMIURI

Farewell Ceremony Held for Golf Legend Masashi Ozaki

A farewell ceremony for Masashi Ozaki, a legendary figure in Japanese golf affectionately known as “Jumbo,” who died at the age of 78 last December, was held at a hotel in Tokyo on March 16th, drawing many figures from the golf world and related industries to pay their respects.

Hormuz Strait Blockade Sends Shockwaves Through Japan's Economy

Two weeks after attacks on Iran triggered the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, turmoil has spread through the global economy, with rising gasoline prices already hitting consumers while a looming shortage of petrochemical materials threatens to drive up the cost of everyday goods.

JR East Implements Major Fare Increase

JR East raised fares across all of its service areas on March 14th, marking the first fare hike since the company’s privatization and the first major increase in about 40 years, excluding adjustments tied to consumption tax increases.

Nara Ranked 44th Nationwide for Overnight Stays

Kyoto Prefecture recorded more than 30 million overnight visitors last year, reinforcing its status as one of Japan’s most popular travel destinations.

Japan's Young Doctors Flocking to Cosmetic Medicine

The number of young doctors entering cosmetic medicine immediately after completing their initial medical training is rapidly increasing in Japan, raising concerns within the healthcare industry about the future of medical care and the training of physicians.

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