Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
A shrinking population means Japan has a shortage of workers. Many are hoping that artificial intelligence (AI) can pick up the slack. Source: Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
Movie buff who reopened rural Japanese town’s cinema celebrates 2 years of success against the odds
Masuda, a town of 43,500 near Hiroshima, had been without a cinema for 14 years when Hiroaki Wada moved there determined to revive local movie-going. Despite the rise of streaming services, with the help of crowdfunding he renovated and reopened … Continued
An innovative mixed light field technique for immersive projection mapping
A novel mixed light field technique that utilizes a mix of ray-controlled ambient lighting with projection mapping (PM) to obtain PM in bright surroundings has been developed by scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology. This innovative technology utilizes a novel … Continued
Japanese cinema shines at Oscars 2024 with historic ‘The Boy and The Heron’ and ‘Godzilla: Minus One’ wins
Japanese productions featured heavily at the 96th Academy Awards with multiple wins and nods across various categories. Source: Japanese cinema shines at Oscars 2024 with historic ‘The Boy and The Heron’ and ‘Godzilla: Minus One’ wins – The Hindu
Immersive Fort Tokyo theme park opens in Japan
Immersive Fort Tokyo, a new theme park featuring immersive experiences, has opened to the public in Tokyo’s Odaiba area.Rooted in immersive theatre, the unique destination is home to 12 immersive attractions, as well as six shops and restaurants. Source: Immersive … Continued
Projection mapping at Tokyo gov’t HQ recognized as world’s biggest
A nightly projection mapping display that debuted Sunday at the Tokyo metropolitan government’s headquarters building was recognized as the largest of its kind in the world by Guinness World Records. Source: Projection mapping at Tokyo gov’t HQ recognized as world’s … Continued