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Japan drafts safeguards for celebrity voices against AI misuse
Japan drafts safeguards for celebrity voices against AI misuse
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
The draft sets out when unauthorised AI-generated voices and portraits may lead to civil liability while generally allowing entertainment-based impersonation.Japan’s green curtains cool disaster housing without electricity
Japan’s green curtains cool disaster housing without electricity
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
A Tokyo non-profit is using bitter melon and morning glory vines to lower temperatures in temporary homes while helping disaster survivors connect.Mitsubishi UFJ passes Toyota to lead Japan’s market value rankings
Mitsubishi UFJ passes Toyota to lead Japan’s market value rankings
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
Bank of Japan rate rises lifted confidence in the megabank's profit outlook, sending its shares to a record and its valuation beyond Toyota.Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen to launch Supreme Class cabins
Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen to launch Supreme Class cabins
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
JR Tokai and JR West will introduce premium compartments offering more space, electronic locks and complimentary refreshments from October.Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China as evacuations near 2 million
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China as evacuations near 2 million
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
The storm reached Zhejiang with winds of 144km/h after battering Japan’s Sakishima islands and skirting northern Taiwan, carrying rain bands about the size of France from end to end.Recovery in bluefin tuna stocks brings new headaches for Japan
Recovery in bluefin tuna stocks brings new headaches for Japan
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026
While bluefin tuna stocks have recovered from overfishing-caused plunges under international fishing management, a surge in the population is causing new problems in Japan.Japan's JAXA successfully lands test rocket for future reuse
Japan's JAXA successfully lands test rocket for future reuse
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, successfully landed a small test rocket on Saturday (July 11), with the goal of reusing rockets in the future.Bavi lashes Japan as Taiwan evacuates 14,000 and cancels 1,191 flights
Bavi lashes Japan as Taiwan evacuates 14,000 and cancels 1,191 flights
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026
Typhoon Bavi brings violent winds to Japan’s Sakishima Islands as Taiwan evacuates more than 14,000 people and cancels all domestic flightsJapan’s accommodation sector faces widespread labour shortages
Japan’s accommodation sector faces widespread labour shortages
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026
Japan’s tourism agency calls for better pay, more days off and flexible worker-sharing after a nationwide survey found widespread understaffing.DNP and Nara institute develop AI guide for buried palace ruins
DNP and Nara institute develop AI guide for buried palace ruins
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026
The partners will test an AI and augmented reality guide to reconstruct buried remains at the Heijo Palace site and answer visitors’ questions before a planned 2028 launch.