2023-10-31 / 最終更新日 : 2023-12-03 Aki@英語ニュース芸能

ジャニーズ事務所が社名変更【Johnny & Associates Renamed】

Japan’s leading talent agency, Johnny & Associates, is rebranded as Smile-Up, cutting ties with its founder amid sexual abuse allegations. The agency intends to compensate victims and wind down operations under this new identity.

2023-10-24 / 最終更新日 : 2023-12-03 Aki@英語ニュースビジネス

日本でステマ規制を実施【Stealth Marketing Ban Enacted in Japan】

Japan has enforced a stealth marketing ban since October 1, ensuring consumer protection against deceptive ads. Business operators in violation are subject to corrective actions, promoting advertising transparency.

2023-10-10 / 最終更新日 : 2023-12-03 Aki@英語ニュース社会

日本の個人金融資産が過去最高に【Japan’s Individuals Hit Record Financial Assets】

Japanese individuals’ financial assets reached a record 2,100 trillion yen due to strong stock markets. The government aims to further encourage investments with an expanded tax exemption program next year.

2023-10-03 / 最終更新日 : 2023-12-03 Aki@英語ニュース科学技術

日本がアルツハイマー病の新薬を承認【Japan Approves New Alzheimer’s Drug】

Japan’s health ministry has greenlit a new Alzheimer’s drug developed jointly by Japanese and U.S. firms. This breakthrough medicine can modestly slow cognitive decline in early-stage patients.

2023-09-26 / 最終更新日 : 2023-12-03 Aki@英語ニュース自然環境

今夏の世界平均気温が過去最高を記録【Summer 2023: Unprecedented Global Heat】

In the summer of 2023, global temperatures soared to unprecedented levels. Due to rising sea surface temperatures, numerous countries faced intense heatwaves.

2023-09-12 / 最終更新日 : 2023-12-05 Aki@英語ニュース社会

日本の男性育休が増加【Paternity Leave Increases in Japan】　

A 2022 survey by the Japan Business Federation showed nearly 50% of men took paternity leave, a significant rise from the previous year. However, 80% of companies faced challenges securing replacement staff.

2023-09-05 / 最終更新日 : 2023-12-03 Aki@英語ニュース社会

日本がマイナンバーカードと健康保険証の統合を計画【Japan Plans to Merge My Number and Health Insurance Cards】

Japan is moving forward with a plan to integrate My Number cards and health insurance cards for increased efficiency. However, concerns over data accuracy and privacy remain unresolved.

2023-08-30 / 最終更新日 : 2023-12-03 Aki@英語ニュース自然環境

福島の処理水排出に中国が強く反発【China Strongly Opposes Fukushima Water Release】

After Japan began releasing treated water from the Fukushima plant into the Pacific, China announced a full ban on Japanese seafood. Videos of Chinese individuals making protest calls to unrelated Japanese parties are sparking controversy on social media.

2023-08-09 / 最終更新日 : 2023-12-03 Aki@英語ニュース国際

俳優のAI複製案でストライキに【Actors’ AI Cloning Proposal Sparks Strike】

Hollywood studios allegedly proposed using AI to scan background performers’ likenesses and use the digital replicas forever for one day’s pay of $200. This idea has sparked backlash from actors, leading to their union’s strike.

2023-08-02 / 最終更新日 : 2023-08-07 Aki@英語ニュース社会

デジタル・タトゥー【Digital Tatoo】

A digital tattoo means the indelible online footprint, such as images, text, and videos. Once these are spread online, it’s nearly impossible to erase them, much like a real tattoo.

2023-07-18 / 最終更新日 : 2023-08-01 Aki@英語ニュース社会

日本が学校での限定的AI使用を提案【Japan Proposes Limited AI Use in Schools】

The Education Ministry proposes the limited use of generative artificial intelligence in schools. The guidelines aim at nurturing students’ AI skills while addressing data leaks and copyright concerns.

2023-07-11 / 最終更新日 : 2023-07-16 Aki@英語ニュース国際

最高裁が積極的差別是正措置を却下【Supreme Court Rejects Affirmative Action】

The US Supreme Court has ruled against affirmative action policies in college admissions, deeming them unconstitutional. The decision follows lawsuits claiming such policies discriminate against white and Asian-American applicants.

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