Tokyo
PulseAugur coverage of Tokyo — every cluster mentioning Tokyo across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- headquartered in Global LeSS Conference 95%
- located in Tokyo International Airport 90%
- located in Narita International Airport 90%
- located in Japan Airlines 90%
- headquartered in Japan Airlines 90%
- invested by Sega 90%
- headquartered in Bank of Japan 90%
- located in Nissan 90%
- used by Rust 90%
- located in Sanae Takaichi 70%
- affiliated with yen 70%
- uses Tokyo International Airport 70%
- 2026-07-28 product_launch Tokyo launched an AI-powered dating app in 2024. source
- 2026-05-25 controversy An incident involving a suspected tear gas release at a Tokyo mall led to hospitalizations. source
- 2026-05-25 controversy A man sprayed an unidentified substance in a Tokyo shopping center, causing injuries. source
24 day(s) with sentiment data
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AI chatbot Chapi praised for accuracy, user shares historical facts and horse racing thoughts
A user on Mastodon shared their experience with an AI chatbot named Chapi, noting its accurate knowledge base but also their own habit of speaking to it as if it were a person. The user also recalled historical facts ab…
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Japan's Shinjuku to ban over half of Airbnb rentals amid resident complaints
Japan's Shinjuku ward plans to ban over half of its existing short-term holiday rentals, including those listed on Airbnb, due to a rise in resident complaints. The new ordinance aims to address issues such as noise, im…
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Record rainfall triggers landslides and fatality in Japan
Record rainfall in Japan has led to at least one fatality and widespread disruption. A woman died in Iwaki after her car was submerged in an underpass. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued special landslide warnings f…
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Japanese town Hitachiomiya faces backlash over nuclear waste storage plan
The Japanese town of Hitachiomiya is considering a preliminary survey to assess its suitability for storing highly radioactive nuclear waste, a proposal that has ignited significant local opposition. Mayor Sadayuki Suzu…
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Global warming fuels cockroach surge in Japan's Hokkaido
Cockroaches are becoming a significant problem in Japan's Hokkaido region, a place historically known for its cold climate that deterred such pests. Experts attribute this surge to rising average temperatures, with summ…
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K-pop star Jennie clip tests South Korea's AI deepfake laws
A viral video clip featuring K-pop star Jennie of Blackpink has become a focal point in testing South Korea's laws against AI-generated deepfakes. The clip, which appeared to show Jennie adjusting her clothing during a …
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KJ TECH Japan launches AI facial recognition reader FE-400
KJ TECH Japan has launched its AI facial recognition reader, the FE-400, in Japan. This compact device is designed for access control and integrates with NVR systems and electric locks. It boasts features such as operat…
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Too Co., Ltd. to showcase AI solutions at Tokyo Game Show 2026
株式会社Too (Too Co., Ltd.) will exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held from September 17-18, 2026, at Makuhari Messe. The company, headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, aims to showcase solutions for improving game pro…
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KAGAMIAI Holdings to Host Japan IP.AI Co-Creation Conference in Tokyo
KAGAMIAI Holdings, a subsidiary of NEXYZ.Group Inc., will host the Japan IP.AI Co-Creation Conference on September 11, 2026, in Tokyo. The event will take place at the Nexyz Square Building in Shibuya.
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AI-focused law firm launched in Japan by patent attorneys
Two patent attorneys, Yuki Jono and Jun Aoyama, have established a new law firm in Tokyo, Japan, named Aoyama Jono Patent & Law Firm. This firm will specialize in intellectual property and technology law, with a particu…
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Patent attorneys launch AI-focused law firm in Japan
Two patent attorneys, Yuki Jono and Jun Aoyama, have established a new law firm in Tokyo, Japan, named Aoyama Jono Patent & Law Firm. The firm will focus on intellectual property and artificial intelligence-related lega…
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Japan matchmakers pair singles with same surname to bypass marriage law
In Japan, a law requiring married couples to share a surname is discouraging marriage, particularly among women, due to the costs and administrative burden of changing official documents. To address this, an NGO called …
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Lollipop Chainsaw sequel to be playable at Tokyo Game Show 2026 · 2 sources tracked
A new installment in the Lollipop Chainsaw series is set to be playable at the Tokyo Game Show in 2026. This sequel, initially revealed in July 2025, will feature a new development team. Reports suggest the game will be…
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Uber launches London robotaxi service with human supervisors
Uber has launched its first autonomous vehicle rides in London through a partnership with the British AI company Wayve. Customers requesting specific Uber services may be matched with a self-driving Ford Mustang Mach-E,…
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Japan's AI Revolution: A Slow Burn in Kitakami
Japan's AI revolution is progressing slowly in the city of Kitakami, located 500 kilometers north of Tokyo. This contrasts with the rapid advancements seen in other regions, suggesting a more gradual integration of AI t…
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Waymo opens public robotaxi service in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa
Waymo has expanded its fully autonomous robotaxi service to three new U.S. cities: Denver, San Diego, and Tampa. This expansion increases Waymo's operational footprint to 14 cities across the United States. The company …
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Japan seeks record ¥9 trillion budget amid security document revisions
Japan is planning to request a record-breaking budget of nearly ¥9 trillion. This figure is anticipated to increase further as Tokyo plans to revise its key national security documents by the end of the year. The propos…
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Japan to deploy fighter jets to India, signaling Indo-Pacific security shift
Japan is set to deploy fighter jets to India for the first time next month, a move seen as a significant step in strengthening security cooperation within the Indo-Pacific region. This deployment is interpreted by exper…
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KandaQuantum launches Fuga, an AI agent orchestrator for over 1,000 agents
KandaQuantum, a company focused on AI swarms and quantum technology, has launched a closed beta of its quantum-inspired orchestrator named Fuga. This system is designed to coordinate over 1,000 AI agents. In a recent in…
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Life-size Unicorn Gundam statue in Tokyo decommissioned after 10 years
The life-size Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba, Tokyo, has been decommissioned after nearly a decade. A farewell ceremony was held on August 29th, featuring music from Hiroyuki Sawano and vocals from SennaRin, who compos…