Probe into Grok AI service over inappropriate images
The country said that it has become the latest nation to probe X over Elon Musk's artificial intelligence service Grok, stating that the government would consider every possible option to prevent the generation of inappropriate images.
New ‘centrist’ political party formed
THE nation's main opposition, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito have agreed to establish a new political party, their leaders said, in an attempt to present a united front against ruling parties that they see as too right-leaning.
Takaichi poised to call snap election in February
The country's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will inform senior party officials of her plan to call a general election to capitalise on strong public support for her government, media reports said.
Drumming up harmony with K-pop hits
The Japanese and South Korean leaders leaders agreed to deepen cooperation between their countries before surprising everyone with a cultural exchange during a jam session drumming to K-pop hits.
Japan, S. Korea hold summit
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have agreed to step up cooperation between the neighbours, whose relations are occasionally strained, as they both face growing uncertainty and regional challenges.
Research vessel on test cruise to dig deep-sea rare earths
A Japanese research vessel began a historic voyage to attempt to dig deep-sea rare earths at a depth of 6,000m to curb dependence on China.
Takaichi mulls snap polls in coming weeks
PRIME Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering calling a general election in the coming weeks to capitalise on strong public support for her government, media reports said.
Man held under 1889 law after deadly duel
Authorities applied an 1889 anti-duelling law to arrest a man over a fight that resulted in his opponent's death in Tokyo's red light and entertainment district, police said.
‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ to be shown in Japan in rare trip abroad
Johannes Vermeer's painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" will be displayed in Japan later this year, the Dutch Mauritshuis museum said, a rare outing abroad for one of the world's most famous artworks.
Wild monkeys take on Japan’s Northern Alps
In the foothills of Japan's Northern Alps, people are chasing monkeys.
