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Collaboration Between OCTARVIA Programs and MiPoLin(R)
TOKYO, June 8, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - National Maritime Research Institute (NMRI), National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, have begun integrating the "OCTARVIA" programs developed by N
Hitachi joins Anthropic's "Project Glasswing" an AI-powered security program
TOKYO, June 8, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi") has entered into an agreement to join “Project Glasswing*1” led by Anthropic PBC (“Anthropic”). “Project Glasswing” is a collaborative initiative designed to safeguard the world’
Hitachi and Intel announce strategic collaboration to accelerate AI transformation across key industries
TOKYO and SANTA CLARA, CA. June 8, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, “Hitachi”) and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC, “Intel”) today announced a strategic collaboration to explore opportunities that advance physical AI, advanced computing, and next-generatio
Island States Ocean Summit Concludes Launch of the "OCEAN STATES INITIATIVE"
TOKYO, June 8, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - The Nippon Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, convened the inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo on 3–4 June 2026.At the Closing Session
Operations Started for the Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration Utilizing the CO2NNEX(R) Digital Platform for Transfer and Management of e-Methane Clean Gas Certificates
TOKYO, June 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX), Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (Osaka Gas), and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today started operations of a system to facilitate the transfer and management of Clean Gas Certificates, part of a demonstration project being jointly condu
Fujitsu and Daiichi Life Group Launch Joint Research to Advance Asset Management with Quantum Technology
Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, June 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited and Daiichi Life Group, Inc. today announced that they conduct joint research from April 2026 to March 2027 to advance asset management operations through the application of quantum technology in the insurance sector.This joi
"Making Children and Adults Smile:" Honda Launches the SMILE RIDER PROJECT
Suzuka City, Japan, June 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda will launch the SMILE RIDER PROJECT, a new initiative with Sanrio Co., Ltd. (Sanrio) aimed at communicating the appeal of motorcycles, motorsports, and the importance of road safety to people of all ages.Honda and Sanrio have previously colla
GR Premiers GRMN Corolla
Toyota City, Japan, June 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - GAZOO Racing (GR) held the world premiere today of the GRMN Corolla―the ultimate GR Corolla, engineered to deliver a confident, full-throttle experience on Germany's Nürburgring racetrack, the starting point for both GR, whic
Island States Ocean Summit Opens in Tokyo
TOKYO, June 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - The Nippon Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, officially opened the Island States Ocean Summit on June 3, 2026 at Hotel New Otani Tokyo. His Majesty t
Mazda and Nippon Express Launch Demonstration Trial Using Biodiesel Fuel
Hiroshima and Tokyo, Japan, June 3, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) and Nippon Express Co., Ltd., a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., have launched a demonstration trial using biodiesel fuel (HVO*1) for finished vehicle transport trailers, starting in May 2026.M
NEC Wins at the Newsweek AI Impact Awards 2026
TOKYO, June 3, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced that it has been named a winner at the Newsweek AI Impact Awards 2026 (*1). NEC was recognized for its Management Dashboard initiative targeted at accelerating decision-making with AI in the category of AI W
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Preferred Networks Form Business Alliance to Jointly Develop Japan-Made AI Technologies for Mission-Critical Applications
Daisuke Okanohara, Co-Founder and CEO of PFN and Eisaku Ito, President and CEO of MHITOKYO, June 3, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Preferred Networks, Inc. (PFN) have entered into a business alliance agreement to jointly develop cutting-edge AI technologies to en
JAL Engineering and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Establish Joint Venture "Aero Breath" for Aircraft Aftermarket Business
TOKYO, June 3, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. (JALEC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL), and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) have concluded discussions and jointly established a new company, Aero Breath Co., Ltd., dedicated to the aircraft afterm
MHI Receives Waste Treatment Technology Verification Report from JESC for Its Biomass High-Efficiency Recovery and Recycling System AdBio
TOKYO, June 3, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), to contribute to the realization of a resource-circulating society, is working to develop and commercialize AdBio® (Biomass High-Efficiency Recovery and Recycling System),(1) a system to efficiently sort and recover
DUNLOP and Fujitsu Reduce Tire Structural Analysis Time by Approximately 90% Using AI
Kobe, Kawasaki, Japan, June 3, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - DUNLOP (Company name: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. [1] ) and Fujitsu Limited [2] today announced that they have jointly developed a technology, an AI surrogate model, to predict tire performance with high accuracy and in a short time using A
153 elevators and escalators delivered for the New Taipei Metro Sanying Line in Taiwan
TOKYO, June 3, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation (MEBS, Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Iwao Oda) today announced that Taiwan Mitsubishi Elevator Co., Ltd. (TMEC), an MEBS group company that manufactures, sells, installs, and maintains elevato
Fujitsu Launches AI-Powered Service to Analyze Non-Financial Disclosure and Enhance Corporate Value
KAWASAKI, Japan, May 29, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the launch of "Fujitsu Sustainability Disclosure Navigator," a new service under its Sustainable Finance offering within "Uvance for Finance". This service leverages AI to analyze non-financial information disclosure, h
Wheelchair Racer Catherine Debrunner Breaks Her Own World Record, Sets New Mark in the 200 Meters (T53) at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix (Switzerland)
TOKYO, Japan, May 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that wheelchair racer Catherine Debrunner, supported with Honda racing wheelchairs, shaved 1.03 seconds off her previous world record to set a new world record time of 26.44 in the Women’s 200m T53 at the
Fujitsu signs strategic partnership with Anthropic
KAWASAKI, Japan, May 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it entered into a strategic partnership with Anthropic PBC. Through this strategic partnership, entered into on May 27th, Fujitsu will combine Anthropic’s advanced AI technologies with Fujitsu’s long-es
Fujitsu to accelerate AI transformation in Japan's enterprise sector through collaboration with OpenAI
KAWASAKI, Japan, May 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited today announced a collaboration with OpenAI commencing on the same day. Through this collaboration, Fujitsu will position OpenAI's advanced AI technologies within its AI service lineup and accelerate AI transformation in Japan's enterp