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Shusuke Murai
Shusuke Murai was born in Japan and spent his teen years in central Ohio. He graduated from New York University with a M.A. in Communication. His interests include the activities of virtual communities, intercultural interactions in the information society and futuristic gadgets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / DAVOS SPECIAL 2017
Jan 17, 2017
A future of promise and pitfalls as AI technology advances
On a Sunday afternoon in 2035, a man in Tokyo is consulting a robot as to what he should eat for dinner.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ADVANCES IN PROGRESS
Jan 8, 2017
Next-generation mirror analyzes faces and prints out customized makeup sheets
Panasonic Corp. is developing a "magic" mirror for 2020 that will use nanotechnology for high-definition TVs to offer advice on how to become more beautiful.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 5, 2017
Agency seeks to deter nonemergency 119 calls
Some callers just want a ride. Others are lonely and simply want to chat. The problem? They've called 119.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 2, 2017
As world closes doors to refugee surge, Aceh aid expert urges Japan to open up, play lead role
The global refugee crisis is stoking anti-immigration sentiment in Europe and the United States, but Japan could take the initiative to become a leading voice to protect those who are displaced, an expert on assistance to such people in Asia has said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 21, 2016
Base taxi fares for short rides to get cheaper in Tokyo from Jan. 30
The base fare for short rides will drop, though that for longer rides will rise, in a bid to lure the business of tourists and the elderly.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Dec 16, 2016
One of the first Syrians granted refugee status in Japan discusses the hardships of status limbo
For refugees, the first six months are the most difficult, according to one of the first people from Syria whose application was accepted by Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 15, 2016
Proceeds from The Japan Times Readers' Fund go to four worthy causes
Every yen counts.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 8, 2016
Supreme Court overturns ruling to suspend nighttime SDF flights at Atsugi air base
The court also denied the plaintiffs' call for compensation for future damages caused by noise pollution, but ordered the state to pay past damages.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 1, 2016
Quest for artificial intelligence highlights lack of critical thinking skills in humans
Thanks to the relentless work of dedicated engineers, artificial intelligence, or AI, becomes smarter by the day.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 27, 2016
Faking of GPS data a growing and potentially lethal danger, expert warns
With a plethora of location-based services hitting the market, GPS appears to be an essential feature in today's digitally driven world.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2016
'Sailor Moon' condoms combat syphilis but heroine's fans flustered by age issue
The superheroine from the popular manga and anime series "Sailor Moon" has emerged once again to fight another evil — syphilis.
JAPAN
Nov 24, 2016
Recruiter criticized over list ranking foreign trainees by nationality
The list named six different East Asian countries and scored them based on eight categories such as religion, fondness for Japan and Japanese language capability.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 15, 2016
Japan's permanent residency rules may be loosened to lure global talent
The requirement time for highly skilled foreign professionals to apply for permanent residency may be shortened under a move being considered by the government to help lure more global talent to Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ADVANCES IN PROGRESS
Nov 14, 2016
Japanese engineer sees evolution guiding next wave in robotics
What could be the next big thing in technology after the digital revolution?
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 11, 2016
Burglar in Kyushu slayings hanged
A robber who murdered two people during break-ins in Kumamoto is hanged, marking the first execution signed by Justice Minister Katsutoshi Kaneda.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 11, 2016
Crime at postwar low: 2016 white paper
Crime in Japan has dropped to a postwar low, but the bad news is that seniors are committing more offenses because they have nowhere else to go.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2016
President Trump: Japanese-Americans, Japanese in U.S. weigh in
People of Japanese ancestry speak up about their impressions of President-elect Donald Trump.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 1, 2016
Frequent visitors can now use automated immigration gates at airports
The Justice Ministry launched a new program Tuesday to allow repeat visitors to Japan to complete the immigration entry process at unmanned gates, a move aimed at cutting wait times.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Oct 31, 2016
The bright side, and dark, of Japan's university beauty contests
On Oct. 4, Keio University in Tokyo announced that a student group responsible for organizing its annual beauty pageant had been ordered to disband for conducting "dangerous acts," including forcing minors to drink.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 19, 2016
Amazon to launch new manga e-book reader for Japanese market
E-commerce giant Amazon is launching Friday an e-book reader exclusively designed for Japanese manga aficionados, which is sure to disappoint fans of the comic genre overseas.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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