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Japanese Tech Giants Yahoo Japan and Line Consider Major Merger

Messaging app Line and Yahoo Japan discuss a potential merger to form a massive tech conglomerate under SoftBank and Naver control. The deal aims to combine their popular services to boost user engagement in a competitive market.

Japanese Fintech Paidy Secures $143 Million to Expand Instant Credit Services

Paidy raises $143 million in equity and debt financing, marking the largest investment in Japan's fintech sector to date. The funds will help the startup grow its user base and partner with more large-scale merchants.

Samsung Profits Plummet 54% Amid Global Trade Tensions

Samsung Electronics reports a massive drop in quarterly profit as the U.S.-China trade war and Japanese export restrictions disrupt the global tech supply chain.

Japanese Spacecraft Successfully Lands on Distant Ryugu Asteroid

Japan's Hayabusa2 probe touches down on the Ryugu asteroid to collect ancient samples that may reveal the origins of life and the solar system.

Japanese Spacecraft Successfully Lands on Distant Asteroid for Sample Collection

Japan's Hayabusa2 probe touches down on the asteroid Ryugu to gather subsurface material that scientists hope reveals clues about the origins of the solar system.

Toyota Launches Kinto Subscription Service With Gamified Driving Rewards

Toyota introduces Kinto, a new car subscription service in Japan that gamifies safe driving by awarding points that reduce monthly payments. The joint venture offers flexible three-year plans for both Toyota and Lexus vehicles.

Japan's Society 5.0 Offers a Blueprint for Tech-Driven Social Change

Japan tackles its aging population and economic stagnation with Society 5.0, a sweeping initiative that integrates AI and IoT into everyday life. This massive public-private partnership serves as a roadmap for global entrepreneurs to solve persistent societal problems.

Line Partners With Visa to Expand Digital Wallet Across Japan

Japan's top messaging app is moving its digital payment service onto physical Visa credit cards. The partnership aims to accelerate the country's shift away from cash ahead of the 2020 Olympics.

Sony Teams Aibo Robot Dog With Secom for Home Patrols

Sony equips its Aibo robotic dog with a new home patrol feature through a partnership with Secom. The update allows the robot to recognize registered faces and report on their presence.

Crypto Garage Launches Yen-Pegged Stablecoin With Blockstream in Japan

Blockstream and Digital Garage officially launch Crypto Garage, a joint venture bringing blockchain financial services to Japan's institutional market. The new partnership debuts with a regulatory-approved Yen stablecoin built on Blockstream's Liquid Network.

SenseTime Opens Self-Driving Facility in Japan

SenseTime, the world's highest-valued AI startup, opens a self-driving facility in Japan.

Valued AI Startup SenseTime Opens Self-Driving Test Center in Japan

Chinese artificial intelligence firm SenseTime launches an autonomous driving research and testing facility in Joso, Japan. The move aligns with Japan's goal to deploy driverless vehicles ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Japan Grants First Regulatory Approval for Honda Level 3 Self-Driving Tech

Japan officially approves Honda's Level 3 autonomous driving system, allowing the vehicle to take full control in heavy expressway traffic. The automaker plans to release this technology in the Honda Legend before the fiscal year ends.