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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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Kioxia and SanDisk Extend NAND Flash Partnership Through 2034
Kioxia and SanDisk have renewed their joint NAND flash memory venture, extending collaboration until 2034 at their Yokkaichi manufacturing site.
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Kioxia Eyes Growth in NAND Market Amid AI-Driven Memory Demand Boom
Kioxia plans to expand its share in the solid-state memory market, capitalizing on the rising demand for NAND chips driven by AI technology.
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Japanese Researchers Develop Low-Cost Smartphone Radiation Detector
Scientists from Hiroshima University have created an affordable radiation detection system using smartphone cameras and color-changing films.
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