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Robot Testing in Fukushima: From Hoofbeats to Rotors

As Fukushima Prefecture continues to recover from the triple-disaster of a decade ago, a new Robot Testing Field hopes to do its part.

Japanese City Pioneers New Drone-based Warning System

The city of Sendai launches Japan's first-ever drone-based system to alert citizens in hard-to-reach locations of impending disaster.

Japanese Company Shows Off New Hoverbike at Motor Show

A Japanese technology startup turned heads with its new hoverbike at the Detroit Motor Show. Just don't look at the price tag...

Japan Still “Shackled” by Internet Explorer as Support Ends

Support for Internet Explorer officially ended in June 2022. So why are some workplaces in Japan still writing code for it?

Why Japan’s Love for Fax Machines Just Won’t Die

It's not the only country that clings to the tech. But killing the fax machine in Japan has proven harder than some would have hoped.

New Japan Tech Lets You Zoom in Your Pajamas

A new software app from a Tokyo-based company promises to make you look ready for your next meeting - even if you just woke up.

Robot Izakaya: A New Level of Contactless Service

As Japanese restaurants and bars open back up after the state of emergency, some are looking to modern technology to help enforce social distancing.

7-11 Japan Shutters Its Cashless App After Only Four Days

What was supposed to be a huge boon for the struggling convenience store chain became a software engineer's worst nightmare. Learn about what went wrong - and how badly customers have suffered it.

Why Do Japanese Programmers Get Paid So Little?

Programmers, systems engineers, and software architects can command great salaries around the world. Japan, however, is a different story...

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