Fujitsu Limited has launched the “Fujitsu Sustainability Disclosure Navigator,” a new service aimed at enhancing corporate non-financial information disclosure through artificial intelligence. The service is part of Fujitsu's Sustainable Finance initiative, “Uvance for Finance,” and is designed to help companies navigate the complexities of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. The service, available from May 29, 2026, leverages AI to […]
TOMY Company, Ltd., headquartered in Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, has announced the imminent release of the latest addition to its ZOIDS lineup, the AZ-17DX Ultrasaurus Gravity Cannon version. This model, part of the ADVANCED Zi series within the high-end T-SPARK hobby label, is expected to hit the market in late February 2027. The Ultrasaurus model, featuring the iconic Gravity Cannon from the […]
The Sumida Hokusai Museum in Tokyo is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a special exhibition titled “Hokusai and Hiroshige—Two Maestros, Two Visions of Mount Fuji,” running from June 23 to August 30, 2026. The exhibition aims to showcase the distinct artistic contributions of Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige, focusing specifically on their differing portrayals of Mount Fuji. The […]
Fujitsu Limited has announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic PBC to integrate advanced AI technologies into its operations, aiming to accelerate AI transformation for Japanese enterprises. The collaboration, formalized on May 27, 2026, will see Fujitsu leveraging Anthropic's AI models, including Claude, to enhance the safety and reliability of critical social infrastructure. As AI continues to evolve from a tool […]
Fujitsu Limited has announced a collaboration with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI technologies into its AI service lineup, aiming to accelerate AI transformation in Japan's enterprise sector. The partnership will leverage OpenAI's capabilities alongside Fujitsu's industry expertise to enhance AI use among Japanese companies and improve the safety and reliability of social infrastructure. The collaboration seeks to redefine decision-making and […]
Wheelchair racer Catherine Debrunner has set a new world record in the Women's 200m T53 event, clocking a time of 26.44 seconds at the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland. The Swiss athlete, supported by Honda racing wheelchairs, shaved 1.03 seconds off her previous record. Debrunner, who holds world records in all nine women’s T53 class events, […]
NEC Corporation, in collaboration with New York University, has assessed the economic impact of a flood protection project on Manhattan, New York City, revealing potential avoidance of up to $800 million in losses. The evaluation, conducted under NYU's Capstone Program, focused on themes such as transportation infrastructure, housing, and mental health. The initiative targets the Rockaway Peninsula, a key area […]
Hitachi Energy and Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing end-to-end solutions for zero-emission construction sites. This partnership aims to integrate electric construction equipment with clean power supply and energy management systems to address decarbonization challenges in the construction industry. The collaboration responds to increasing customer and investor demand for lower-emission […]
Fujitsu Limited has announced the deployment of a new core system designed for real-time management of supply chain information for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The system, which became operational in May 2026, aims to enhance the JMSDF's ability to manage the supply of parts for vessels and aircraft, as well as the procurement and maintenance of ammunition, medical […]
Fujitsu has been awarded the Prime Minister's Prize at the 2026 National Commendation for Invention for its groundbreaking technology that enhances the performance of scientific and technical computing. The award was presented by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII) on May 26, 2026. The award-winning invention, initially developed by Fujitsu in 2009, significantly improves high-speed and high-precision scientific […]
NTT, Inc., Kubota Corporation, and NTT DOCOMO, INC. have successfully demonstrated stable communications and continuous video transmission for robotic agricultural machinery in mountainous regions, marking a significant step toward fully autonomous farming operations. The joint experiment utilized a combination of mobile and satellite communications to ensure stable connectivity and video control technology to maintain video quality critical for vehicle operation. […]
NTT DOCOMO, NEC Corporation, and NTT have jointly developed a new technology that enables stable, high-capacity millimeter-wave (mmWave) communications for vehicles traveling at high speeds. The technology, which leverages the 40 GHz band, is seen as a significant advancement toward the 6G era. The technology combines distributed MIMO with a technique that pre-compensates the transmit frequency and timing of signals. […]
Fujitsu Limited has announced the development of a self-evolving multi-AI agent technology designed to enhance corporate operations by enabling multiple AI agents to work collaboratively, learning continuously from execution results, human feedback, and policy changes. This technology addresses the challenges faced in business operations that involve large volumes of documents and design specifications, traditionally reliant on the experience and tacit […]
The Fukuoka Prize 2026 has announced its laureates, highlighting significant achievements in Asian studies and arts. HO Tzu Nyen, a contemporary artist known for depicting Asian history and memory through visual expression, has received the Grand Prize. The Academic Prize was awarded to Caroline Sy HAU, a Filipino scholar noted for her insightful work on the freedom and future of […]
Eisai Co., Ltd. has announced its participation in the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, presenting significant findings from its oncology portfolio. The meeting is being held in Chicago, Illinois, and online from May 29 to June 2. Among the notable presentations is a real-world evidence analysis comparing first-line lenvatinib, an orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase […]
