Civil engineering [News] MLIT to Review Benchmark Rainfall Levels to Withstand Inland Flooding
In response to recurring urban flooding, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has begu...
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economy [News] Bank of Japan Decides to Raise Interest Rates, Governor Ueda Holds Press Conference
On September 18, 2026, the Bank of Japan decided at its Monetary Policy Meeting to raise its policy interest rate to aro...
economy [News] Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1.25%, impacting mortgages and other loans
The Bank of Japan decided to raise its policy interest rate to 1.25% at its September 2026 Monetary Policy Meeting. Driv...
economy [News] Market Reaction to the BOJ Rate Hike and Future Outlook
Although the Bank of Japan raised its policy interest rate to 1.25% on September 18, 2026, the market exhibited a parado...
Civil engineering [News] Bidding Failures Reach 30% for Restoration Work in Noto Disaster Area
In the earthquake-damaged Noto region, the failed bidding rate for disaster recovery public works—such as roads and rive...
IT [Explainer] “NUI”: A Claude-Powered Stuffed Toy Conversation App
On September 13, 2026, "NUI," an AI application that gives existing stuffed animals a voice, personality, and memory for...
IT [Explanation] World’s Smallest Smartwatch “wena X” Crowdfunding Phase 3 Begins
augment AI Inc. launched the third phase of crowdfunding for its "wena X," the world's smallest smartwatch, on September...
Civil engineering [News] Three Companies Including Waymo Visit Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Aiming to Operate Autonomous Taxis
On September 15, 2026, executives from Waymo, GO, and Nihon Kotsu visited the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transpor...
economy [News] OpenAI Announces ChatGPT Specialized for Financial Institutions
OpenAI has officially launched "ChatGPT for Financial Services," a specialized solution tailored for financial instituti...
economy [News] ExKey Launches Resident AI Talent Service
On September 16, 2026, ExKey Inc. launched "Forgent," a new service where AI professionals work on-site at client compan...