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Minato City
A new multilingual AI chat service offers assistance on everyday life
The service enables the City to respond to foreign residents’ queries in a timely manner; and by analyzing the queries received the service also enables the City to better understand what information foreign residents require and what they are seeking. This will assist the City in its ongoing efforts to develop measures and policies to meet the needs of foreign residents. Users can acc...
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Science Council of Japan
[Media Invitation] Science Council of Japan: Science 20 (S20) Japan 2019
Kindly note that Science Council of Japan is to hold the above forum on 6th March. Please refer below for the details; 1．Date&Venue: 6th March (Wed.) 2019 at Assembly Hall, Science Council of Japan ① 09:30～13:30： Opening, Keynote speech and Panel discussion (open to press) ② 15:00～16:45：Joint Statement Discussion (closed) ③ 16:45～17:00：Joint Statement Adopt...
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The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association
【Press Invitation】Press Event: Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Trends (March 5)
============================================== 【Press Invitation】 Press Event: Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Trends FOODEX Japan 2019 A press event will be held for foreign media, so please join! ============================================== The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association will have a booth at FOODEX Japan 2019, an international food and beverage exhibition, whi...
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The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
Feb. 14 Roundtable & Feb.15 Symposium on Disruptive Inclusive Innovation (@GRIPS)
I. GRIPS Roundtable Pioneering Across Borders: Venture Opportunities and Challenges for Disruptive Inclusive Innovation Addressing Sustainable Development Goals 1. Abstract By pioneering technological and business frontiers, venture innovators are at the forefront of disruptively achieving “more for less for more.” The purpose of the roundtable discussion with ventu...
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東京大学公共政策大学院国際交通政策研究ユニット
ITPUセミナー 「観光」の再構築～シン・観光を目指して～ のご案内
http://www.pp.u-tokyo.ac.jp/events/2018-12-19-17881/
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MANGA ART HOTEL, TOKYO
A sleepless hotel?! The “MANGA ART HOTEL, TOKYO” is scheduled to open in Jinbocho in February, 2019.
In February 2019, dot inc. is scheduled to open MANGA ART HOTEL, TOKYO, a hostel based on the theme “Sleepless Hotel” which provides its guests with an overnight experience enjoy art through manga. website: https://mangaarthotel.com As we approach 2020 when Japan and Tokyo will be attracting the entire world’s attention, we are opening “MANGA ART HOTEL, TOKYO", a place to provide a n...
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Nara Prefectural Government
< For the Media > The Asia Cosmopolitan Awards NARA FORUM 2019
<For the Media> The Asia Cosmopolitan Awards NARA FORUM 2019 International Awards Recognizing Individuals and Organizations that Have Made Excellent Contributions in Cultural and Economic Fields in East Asia The 4th Award Ceremony and Commemorative Forum to be Held in Nara Prefecture ■Forum Name: The Asia Cosmopolitan Awards NARA FORUM 2019 (For the latest pro...
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江戸まちたいとう芸楽祭実行委員会
2019年1月6日 「江戸まち たいとう芸楽祭」 冬の陣開幕
This press release is available in Japanese only. http://www.taitogeirakusai.com
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Kumamoto Prefecture
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Shimizu Corporation
[Media Invitation] Invitation to Tour a Construction Site Employing Robots
For Media Members Shimizu Corporation is employing the Shimz Smart Site, next-generation production system, for construction at the job site for the karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower, a high-rise hotel being built in Shin-Osaka. Multiple robots are being used to handle part of the work in collaboration with workers. Three types of robots have been introduced at the site: Robo-C...
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Shizuoka Prefecture
Shizuoka’s Attraction Publicity Project in “Japonismes 2018”
The Shizuoka Prefectural Office is going to carry out the release of ‘Shizuoka Culture’, ’Shizuoka Craftsmanship’ and ‘Shizuoka Cuisine’ in Paris, in accordance with “Japonismes 2018”, commemorates the 160 years of friendship between Japan and France. The theme of the project is “Mt. Fuji and Tokaido (an old route connecting Edo to Kyoto)”. A variety of attractions will be presented. J...
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National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)
Announcing the Publication of NIES Annual Report 2018
Announcing the Publication of NIES Annual Report 2018 NIES Editorial Board Office (Planning Office, Environmental Information Department) 1. Overview NIES Annual Report 2018 is the official record of activities at the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) in Fiscal Year 2017 (FY 2017: April 2017 to March 2018), and introduces our institute and its research outc...
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Nerima City
【Media Invitation】The Urban Agriculture World Summit Pre-Event to be held in Nerima
Schedule: November 23rd (Fri., national holiday), – November 25th (Sun.), 2018 Venue: Nerima Citizens Industrial Plaza in Coconeri（１－１７－１, Nerima, Tokyo）, Heisei Tsutsuji Park (Azalea Park) （１－１７－６, Nerima, Tokyo）and other sites URL: https://www.city.nerima.tokyo.jp/kankomoyoshi/nogyo/summitENG.html In November 2019, we host the Urban Agriculture World Summit, so that...
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Chiba Prefecture
*This tour is for foreign press only. *This tour is planned and operated by Chiba Prefecture, with the FPCJ providing assistance with registration. Chiba Prefecture will be holding a tour for the foreign press to introduce new efforts in Makuhari New City. Makuhari is a district in Chiba Prefecture made by reclaiming land from Tokyo Bay, and seven events will be held ...
