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AI project with major anime talent agency will allow for recreation of voice actors’ voices and translation into other languages.
Yuriko Koike turns to generative AI to share her policy stances and goals with mixed audience reactions.
Our reporter’s spouse takes on the AI program in a battle to find the fastest way to his heart through his stomach.
No chance of your spokesperson causing off-camera scandals if they don’t exist off camera.
Photo editing app is like having a production team adapt your life into anime, in more ways than one.
Created through extensive interviews with a real-life Mama-san, A.I. Yoshiko is here for when you need a caring ear.
Wants to help people find spouses who don’t meet their preferences for age, income, or education.
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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