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Panasonic Ends TV Manufacturing in Japan, Outsources Production to China’s Skyworth
Panasonic has ceased TV production in Japan, handing over manufacturing and marketing to China’s Skyworth under its brand.
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Japanese Government Eager to Back Local Memory Chip Factories Amid Korean Hesitation
Japan is ready to support local memory chip plants, but SK hynix and Samsung remain reluctant to proceed with construction.
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AMD Graphics Cards Prices Drop 15–20% in Japan After Sharp Rise
After a significant price surge last year, AMD gaming GPUs in Japan have seen a retail price decrease of 15–20%, reflecting consumer pushback.
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Investment Fund Sees Untapped AI Market Potential in Japanese Manufacturer Toto
British fund Palliser highlights AI market opportunities in Japanese ceramic and semiconductor components maker Toto.
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Hideki Sato, Pioneer Behind Sega’s Classic Consoles, Passes Away
Hideki Sato, instrumental in the development of Sega’s iconic consoles including the Genesis and Dreamcast, has passed away.
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Japanese Chipmaker Rapidus to Begin Mass Production of 2nm Processors in 2027
Japanese semiconductor firm Rapidus plans to start full-scale production of 2nm chips in the second half of fiscal 2027.
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Japan Introduces OPT100 Neo Film: A Digital Camera Shaped Like a 35mm Film Reel
The OPT100 Neo Film digital camera launches in Japan, featuring a retro 35mm film reel design and compact keychain form factor.
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Sony Ends Production of Blu-ray Recorders but Continues Blu-ray Player Sales
Sony will cease Blu-ray recorder production this month but will maintain availability of Blu-ray players, drives, and discs amid stable market demand.
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AI Chip Production Faces Bottleneck Due to Single-Source Fiberglass Supply from Japan
A unique fiberglass material crucial for AI chip manufacturing is supplied by only one Japanese company, limiting production growth worldwide.
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TSMC to Launch 3nm Chip Production Facility in Japan Amid Growing Government Support
TSMC is set to begin 3nm chip manufacturing in Japan, with the government pledging increased subsidies to boost local semiconductor production.
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Japan Advances Rare Earth Mineral Extraction from Ocean Floor at 6000 Meters Depth
Japan has successfully retrieved sediment from 6000 meters below the ocean, marking progress toward harvesting rare earth minerals from deep-sea deposits.
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Major Pirated Manga Network Shut Down in China Through Japan-China Cooperation
A large-scale pirate manga distribution network in China was dismantled via coordinated efforts between Japanese publishers and Chinese authorities.
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