TOKYO -- As Japan steps up its energy diplomacy to secure alternatives to Middle Eastern oil and gas, Tokyo is finding that China has a head start in Central Asia and Latin America.

TOKYO -- Physicians in Japan are set to begin human tests of a regenerative treatment designed to repair damaged knee bone and cartilage at the same time, providing a potential alternative to joint replacement surgery.

BANGKOK -- Japanese apparel companies are accelerating their expansion into Bangkok with pop-inspired designs to attract Southeast Asia's growing population of young consumers.

TOKYO -- Costs for a Tokyo-area logistics hub planned by Japanese developer GLP Japan are poised to climb roughly 80% as materials and labor expenses soar.

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TOKYO -- Young people in Japan are driving their "dream cars," from Ferrari to Porsche, even if they technically do not own them.

TOKYO -- In its strikes against Iran, the U.S. military has made extensive use of artificial intelligence, employing it for tasks ranging from data processing to target development. The AI-driven system is said to fuse information from multiple sources, including satellite imagery and drone feeds, identify military assets and, according to U.S. media reports, even assign attack priorities.

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