20+ hour, 17+ min ago  (287+ words) Combined net profits at Japanese listed companies in fiscal 2025 rose 9. 0% from the previous year to a record "54. 7 trillion, according to SMBC Nikko Securities. The figure for the year ended in March hit a record high for the fifth consecutive year,…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (238+ words) The Japan Times Patlabor EZY" turns everyday mecha bureaucracy into a delight From "Star Trek" to "Degrassi," many franchises have spun off stories featuring new generations of characters. That"s the idea behind "Patlabor EZY," the latest series in the…...

4+ day, 59+ min ago  (480+ words) Competing for the Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival " the director's eighth time in the main competition " "Sheep in the Box" opens in Japan on May 29. The film also marks Kore-eda's return to his own original Japanese-language screenplay for…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (143+ words) The Japan Times Japan's Mythos response 'must involve Big Tech,' says LDP cybersecurity chief Liberal Democratic Party cybersecurity affairs leader Masaaki Taira has stressed the importance of involving U. S. technology companies in Japanese government responses to emerging cyber threats posed by…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (115+ words) The Japan Times Pope Leo to address rise of AI in first major text VATICAN CITY " Pope Leo will address the rise of artificial intelligence in his first in-depth text outlining his concerns, the Vatican said on Monday, "adding that…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (249+ words) The government on Monday compiled a package of measures to enhance cyber defense systems for critical infrastructure operators in 15 industry sectors, including telecommunications, finance and medicine. The package was adopted at the first meeting of related government ministries and agencies…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (148+ words) The Japan Times Elon Musk loses case against Sam Altman over Open AI's overhaul A jury rejected Elon Musk's claims that Open AI under Sam Altman's leadership betrayed its mission to benefit the public by morphing into a for-profit business,…...

1+ week, 52+ min ago  (145+ words) The Japan Times Japanese firms post AI-driven rosy profits, but Iran woes remain Many major Japanese companies, namely electronics makers, enjoyed rosy earnings in the year ended in March thanks to significant artificial intelligence-linked investment worldwide, but they are looking…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (105+ words) The Japan Times Japan's startup story is just beginning, venture capitalist says Japan's startup moment may soon arrive given significant government support, the rise of corporate venture capital and a changing mindset about internationalization, according to Anis Uzzaman, founder and…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (181+ words) The Japan Times India missed ot on AI and now its run as market darling may be over India stands out as one of the biggest losers as the artificial intelligence trade reshapes global investment flows. In a stark shift,…...