IT [Explainer] Local LLM Integration App “Unsloth Desktop”
In August 2026, Unsloth AI released "Unsloth Desktop," an open-source application that integrates AI model inference and...
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Civil engineering [News] Construction of Next-Generation SMR Nuclear Reactors Emerges as a Leading Candidate for US Investment
As part of the \$550 billion US-Japan investment and financing framework, the construction of Small Modular Reactors (SM...
economy [News] Chiba Torrential Rain Damage Exceeds 2.6 Billion Yen; Some Companies Face Difficulties in Resuming Operations
In August 2026, the record-breaking heavy rainfall in Chiba Prefecture dealt a severe economic blow to local small and m...
economy [News] Okinawa Prefectural Economy Maintains Expansion Trend in September
On September 11, 2026, the Bank of Japan's Naha Branch released its Financial and Economic Overview, maintaining its ass...
economy [News] US August Consumer Price Index (CPI) Released, Core Rises 0.3% Month-over-Month
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI), with core CPI rising 0.3% month...
economy [News] METI Designates Aomori’s Rokkasho Village and Rokunohe Town as “GX Strategic Areas” for the First Time
On September 11, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) designated 18 regions nationwide—including...
economy [News] Hiroshima Prefecture Corporate Bankruptcies in August Total 21, Up Year-on-Year for the First Time in 4 Months
Corporate bankruptcies in Hiroshima Prefecture rose to 21 cases in August 2026, surpassing the previous year's monthly f...
IT [Analysis] Fujitsu to Export AI Semiconductors Leveraging Supercomputer Technology Starting in 2027
Fujitsu is advancing plans to export and sell "MONAKA," a general-purpose AI CPU developed using technologies from the F...
IT [Explainer] Google Cloud Launches Preview of “FIT” Fault Injection Feature
Google Cloud launched the public preview of Fault Injection Testing (FIT) in August 2026. This move comes amid a growing...
IT [Explainer] Snowflake to Support Google Cloud’s Tokyo Region
Snowflake announced that support for the Google Cloud Tokyo region will launch in Q4 FY2026. This move is driven by risi...