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Japanese startup Sakana AI prepares to launch its first AI product in 2025
02:44 PM • 12655 viewsCarbon emission reduction 'miles short' of 2030 target - UN
October 28 2024, 12:18 PM • 16350 viewsAI will take on a human form - Nvidia vice president
October 28 2024, 06:51 AM • 14035 viewsMan throws Molotov cocktails at ruling party headquarters in Tokyo
October 19 2024, 02:32 AM • 21174 viewsJapanese drones to search for landmines in Ukraine
October 17 2024, 08:14 AM • 26933 viewsPopular
“Halloween” comet burned up while flying towards the Sun: video of the last moments appeared
01:55 PM • 101115 viewsLithuania delivers a new batch of military aid to Ukraine for the winter period
01:57 PM • 62909 viewsVeles's Night: How Ukrainians celebrate their mystical analog of Halloween, traditions and superstitions
03:09 PM • 65462 viewsLV released a dog house for $66 thousand
04:05 PM • 62726 viewsZinchenko released the autobiography "Believe": how much is it worth
04:19 PM • 30079 viewsFive exciting Japanese films: what to watch this fall weekend
October 11 2024, 07:37 PM • 95238 viewsProblems of excessive tourism: popular areas of Tokyo have banned alcohol consumption on the streets
October 9 2024, 08:24 AM • 112792 viewsDue to climate change, Tokyo is expanding a huge complex of underground tanks for collecting rainwater
October 3 2024, 08:12 AM • 12480 viewsJapanese fighter jet intercepts Russian military aircraft and fires flares
September 23 2024, 03:33 PM • 16946 viewsChinese swimmer Zhang Yufei wins the most medals at the Paris Olympics
August 11 2024, 03:34 PM • 35234 viewsKey document “lost” in NABU case against ex-Minister Solsky
International Grants and Small Business Support: Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in Small Towns of Ukraine
After criticism, ARMA modernizes selection of appraisers of seized assets: will it help to avoid abuse
From home to community: how Ukrainians can influence the accessibility of their environment
Accessibility for all: why Ukraine needs to strengthen control over new buildings
Japan's Prime Minister canceled a trip abroad due to the risk of a major earthquake
August 9 2024, 07:49 AM • 23013 viewsOlympics 2024: schedule of Ukrainian athletes' performances on August 8
August 8 2024, 06:19 AM • 16579 viewsSouth Korea, Japan and the United States sign a memorandum of cooperation in the security sphere
July 28 2024, 07:47 AM • 27339 viewsRomanchuk and Svitolina to carry the flag of Ukraine at the opening of the 2024 Olympics
July 25 2024, 08:43 PM • 21160 viewsTennis player Elina Svitolina will carry the flag of Ukraine at the opening of the 2024 Olympics
July 25 2024, 12:03 PM • 16777 viewsJapan protests against russia's entry ban on 13 businessmen
July 24 2024, 03:47 AM • 116040 viewsUS faces obstacles in attempt to increase production of missiles for Patriot at plants in Japan - media
July 20 2024, 03:10 PM • 23980 viewsFire at Idemitsu oil refinery in Japan - Reuters
July 2 2024, 11:45 AM • 14584 viewsNew Japanese rocket H3 launches satellite into orbit
July 1 2024, 05:56 AM • 15302 viewsFT: in May, Russia overtook the US as a gas supplier to Europe
June 17 2024, 09:43 AM • 23613 viewsA rare virus that can kill a person within 48 hours spreads in Japan
June 15 2024, 10:08 PM • 25867 viewsJapan to host international conference on demining in Ukraine in 2025
June 14 2024, 05:10 AM • 56445 viewsParliament passes law on abolition of double taxation with Japan
June 5 2024, 12:31 PM • 18117 viewsThe price of bitcoin fell by more than 3%
May 28 2024, 07:58 AM • 19870 viewsDogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as a meme
May 24 2024, 12:38 PM • 118757 viewsFT: Asia and Australia follow EU and US lead to curb dominance of big tech like Apple and Google
May 10 2024, 09:38 AM • 26785 viewsUkrainian gymnast Maria Vysocanska carries the Olympic torch on the first day of the relay in France
May 9 2024, 09:19 PM • 23626 viewsSydney's bid for the World Marathon was boosted by a record number of participants - 24,000 runners
May 1 2024, 03:25 PM • 22956 viewsJapan's Osaka-Kansai Airport hasn't lost a single piece of luggage in 30 years of operation: how is it possible
April 29 2024, 02:31 PM • 114196 viewsTwo Japanese Navy helicopters with 8 crew members crash in the Pacific Ocean
April 21 2024, 12:40 AM • 105599 viewsJapanese startup Sakana AI prepares to launch its first AI product in 2025
Nvidia-backed Tokyo-based Sakana AI plans to release its first commercial AI product in 2025. The startup develops AI technology for text, image, video, and code generation.
Carbon emission reduction 'miles short' of 2030 target - UN
The concentration of the three main greenhouse gases reached new highs in 2023. Current measures will only reduce emissions by 2.6% by 2030 instead of the required 43%.
AI will take on a human form - Nvidia vice president
A representative of Nvidia announced the future “human form” of artificial intelligence. According to him, Japanese technologies will contribute to the development of AI not only in the creation of humanoids, but also in real operations.
Man throws Molotov cocktails at ruling party headquarters in Tokyo
In Tokyo, a 49-year-old man threw several Molotov cocktails at the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan headquarters building. The attack took place 8 days before early parliamentary elections amid corruption scandals in the party.
Japanese drones to search for landmines in Ukraine
The Japanese company Prodrone plans to start a business of detecting landmines in Ukraine using drones. The project is planned to be commercialized by fiscal year 2025 in cooperation with Tokyo-based consulting firm Padeco.
Five exciting Japanese films: what to watch this fall weekend
UNN offers a selection of five Japanese films of different genres to watch this weekend. Among them are dramas, action movies, and sci-fi, which reveal the themes of family, justice, and self-discovery.
Problems of excessive tourism: popular areas of Tokyo have banned alcohol consumption on the streets
The Shibuya and Shinjuku districts of Tokyo have banned alcohol consumption on the streets to combat the problems of excessive tourism. The ban is in effect permanently in Shibuya and on holidays in Shinjuku.
Due to climate change, Tokyo is expanding a huge complex of underground tanks for collecting rainwater
Tokyo is modernizing its system of underground tunnels to collect rainwater due to increased precipitation. The $1.63 billion project prevents flooding, but needs to be expanded due to the increase in extreme precipitation.
Japanese fighter jet intercepts Russian military aircraft and fires flares
A Russian Il-38 violated Japanese airspace three times on September 23. In response, Japanese fighter jets used flares for the first time, and Tokyo lodged a strong protest with the Russian government.
Chinese swimmer Zhang Yufei wins the most medals at the Paris Olympics
Zhang Yufei won six Olympic medals at the Paris Games, becoming the most successful athlete of the tournament. Frenchman Leon Marchand is the leader in the number of gold medals with five.
Japan's Prime Minister canceled a trip abroad due to the risk of a major earthquake
Fumio Kishida canceled his visit to Central Asia due to the increased likelihood of a devastating earthquake in Japan. Experts warned of a possible mega-quake, and the prime minister decided to stay in the country to manage the crisis.
Olympics 2024: schedule of Ukrainian athletes' performances on August 8
On August 8, Ukrainian Olympians will compete in rhythmic gymnastics, rock climbing, rowing, pentathlon, wrestling, and weightlifting. The day before, Oleksandr Khyzhnyak won a gold medal in boxing.
South Korea, Japan and the United States sign a memorandum of cooperation in the security sphere
South Korea, Japan, and the United States signed a document on security cooperation against DPRK threats. The memorandum provides for political consultations, information exchange, and joint exercises.
Romanchuk and Svitolina to carry the flag of Ukraine at the opening of the 2024 Olympics
Mykhailo Romanchuk and Elina Svitolina, winners of the previous Games, will be the flag bearers of the Ukrainian national team at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The ceremony will take place on July 26 at 21:00 Kyiv time.
Tennis player Elina Svitolina will carry the flag of Ukraine at the opening of the 2024 Olympics
Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina will be the flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The ceremony will take place on July 26 at 20:30, and Svitolina will become the third Ukrainian woman to be entrusted with this honorable mission.
Japan protests against russia's entry ban on 13 businessmen
Japan protested russia's entry ban on 13 executives of Japanese companies, including the head of Toyota. The Japanese Foreign Ministry called this decision “absolutely unacceptable” and restricting the legitimate activities of companies.
US faces obstacles in attempt to increase production of missiles for Patriot at plants in Japan - media
The US plan to increase production of Patriot missiles in Japan is delayed due to a shortage of Boeing homing systems. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries could double production, but needs additional components and capacity expansion.
Fire at Idemitsu oil refinery in Japan - Reuters
In Japan, a fire broke out at the Idemitsu Kosan refinery in Chiba.
New Japanese rocket H3 launches satellite into orbit
Japan's new H3 rocket successfully launched the ALOS-4 Earth observation satellite into orbit, an important step toward turning the H3 into a commercial launch vehicle.
FT: in May, Russia overtook the US as a gas supplier to Europe
Despite efforts to cut off supplies of Russian fossil fuels, gas imports to Europe from Russia in May exceeded those from the United States.
A rare virus that can kill a person within 48 hours spreads in Japan
The rare and deadly streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, which can lead to death within 48 hours, is spreading rapidly in Japan, especially in Tokyo, with an unprecedented number of cases reported in the first half of 2024.
Japan to host international conference on demining in Ukraine in 2025
Japan plans to hold an international conference on demining in Ukraine in the fall of 2025 to address the issue of anti-personnel mines left by Russian troops.
Parliament passes law on abolition of double taxation with Japan
The Verkhovna Rada has ratified the Ukrainian-Japanese Convention on the elimination of double taxation, which sets restrictions on the taxation of dividends, interest and royalties between the two countries to facilitate economic relations and reduce tax barriers.
The price of bitcoin fell by more than 3%
The price of bitcoin fell by more than 3% as traders tracked transfers of more than 107,000 bitcoins worth $7. 2 billion from wallets linked to the defunct Mt. Gox exchange.
Dogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as a meme
Kabosu, the Shiba Inu dog that inspired the "doge" meme and the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, died at the age of 18, suffering from leukemia and liver disease.
FT: Asia and Australia follow EU and US lead to curb dominance of big tech like Apple and Google
Japan, South Korea, and Australia are tightening regulations to limit the market power of large tech groups such as Apple and Google, creating new regulatory challenges similar to those in the EU and the US.
Ukrainian gymnast Maria Vysocanska carries the Olympic torch on the first day of the relay in France
Ukrainian gymnast Maria Vysocanska carried the Olympic torch on the first day of the relay in France to honor the memory of her father, who took part in the battle for Donetsk airport in 2014.
Sydney's bid for the World Marathon was boosted by a record number of participants - 24,000 runners
Sydney's bid to join the world's marathons has received an additional boost after it reached a record number of participants in 2024 - 24,000 runners, the largest audience for an Australian endurance marathon.
Japan's Osaka-Kansai Airport hasn't lost a single piece of luggage in 30 years of operation: how is it possible
Japan's Osaka-Kansai Airport hasn't lost a single piece of luggage in its 30 years of operation thanks to careful design optimized for efficient baggage handling and tracking.
Two Japanese Navy helicopters with 8 crew members crash in the Pacific Ocean
Two Japanese Navy helicopters with 8 crew members crash in the Pacific Ocean during a night exercise, 1 crew member survives, and 7 are still missing.