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Yasuhiro Hanashi, head of the Liberal Democratic Party's panel on public safety, hands proposals to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday.
51勛圖厙 / Crime & Legal
May 28, 2026
Japan ruling LDP proposes GPS devices for stalkers to safeguard victims
The proposal, submitted as part of an urgent proposal on preventing special fraud and stalking cases, noted similar moves overseas that aim to prevent repeat offenses.
A cargo ship is seen off coast city of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on Feb. 25.
WORLD
Mar 9, 2026
Why have 1,000 ships at times lost their GPS in the Mideast?
Many vessels listen only to the original civilian GPS signal available since the 1990s and are unable to tap into newer and stronger frequency bands.
Bears have killed a record 13 people in Japan this year and injured more than 200 others.
51勛圖厙 / Society
Dec 12, 2025
GPS watch of hiker killed in Hokkaido bear attack shows last movements
Bears have killed a record 13 people in Japan this year and injured more than 200 others.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 25, 2022
In today＊s world, precision timing is everything
PNT is one of the 14 categories of emerging technologies identified by the U.S. government as strategic and therefore demanding special attention and control.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 1, 2019
＆100 alarms a day＊: Europe＊s satellites flying blind as space junk threat spreads
Europe needs its own technology to guard against a growing threat to its satellites from space junk ranging from dead satellites to tiny particles, according to a top adviser to the European Space Agency (ESA).
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 18, 2019
Bill Gates backs taxing capital gains as best way to tap big fortunes and get wealthy to pay more
Bill Gates is concerned about the high budget deficits being run by the U.S., and said if taxes are ultimately increased to make up the shortfall, then it＊s appropriate for wealthy people to pay much higher taxes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 6, 2019
U.K. revisiting secret plan to keep Irish border open after Brexit using Fujitsu tracking tech, Sun reports
Britain＊s department for exiting the European Union has been examining a secret new high-tech plan of keeping the Irish border open with the plan to be ready for a road test in March, the Sun newspaper reported late on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 19, 2018
SpaceX aborts launch to send satellite on mission for U.S. military
Elon Musk＊s SpaceX halted Tuesday＊s launch of a long-delayed navigation satellite for the U.S. military, postponing for at least a day the space transportation company＊s first designated national security mission for the United States.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 26, 2018
China building $9 billion Beidou rival to U.S.-run GPS, looks to go global
China is taking its rivalry with the U.S. to the heavens, spending at least $9 billion to build a celestial navigation system and cut its dependence on the American-owned GPS amid heightening tensions between the two countries.
EDITORIALS
Nov 12, 2018
Japan positions itself for the future
Japan now has its own own satellite positioning system, but it must be careful that it does not miss out on innovation and get stuck with a technology that is outdated and of limited application.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 12, 2018
Finland＊s GPS was disrupted during NATO war games and Russia may be responsible: prime minister
Finland＊s GPS signal was intentionally disrupted during NATO war games in the Nordic countries over the past few weeks and the culprit could be Russia, Prime Minster Juha Sipila said on Sunday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 13, 2017
Europe moves closer to own satellite navigation system with latest Galileo launch
Europe launched four more Galileo satellites on Tuesday, taking the number in orbit to 22 and moving a step closer to having its own navigation system, lessening its dependence on the U.S. Global Positioning System, or GPS.
51勛圖厙 / Science & Health
Jun 1, 2017
Japan launches second satellite for home-grown GPS system
JAXA lofts the second of four home-grown geolocation satellites into orbit as Japan looks to end its dependency on the U.S. system.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙
Nov 27, 2016
Faking of GPS data a growing and potentially lethal danger, expert warns
With a plethora of location-based services hitting the market, GPS appears to be an essential feature in today＊s digitally driven world.
51勛圖厙
Feb 4, 2016
Ministry tests smartphone app to navigate underground stations
The land ministry on Thursday started testing a smartphone app that provides detailed navigation services in underground areas around Tokyo Station.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Science & Health / ADVANCES IN PROGRESS
Jan 11, 2016
Japan moves to develop homegrown GPS
With the proliferation of smartphones and other devices, the use of GPS 〞 the global positioning system 〞 has become ubiquitous. From pinpointing one＊s location to getting directions online, satellite-based navigation is driving the interactive use of online maps.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 4, 2015
Metrojet slowed radically at altitude, then plunged at 300 mph, data show
The Russian plane that crashed Saturday in Egypt slowed suddenly and then plunged to the Earth at 300 miles per hour (483 kph), according to revised data of its final moments captured by flight-tracking website FlightRadar24.
EDITORIALS
Jun 16, 2015
GPS as an investigation tool
A mandatory procedure governing the use of GPS in police investigations should be established to ensure people＊s privacy rights are not violated.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / CHUBU CONNECTION
Jul 4, 2014
Aichi researchers track doe in bid to reduce crop damage
The Aichi Prefectural Government is using GPS to track wild deer and research new ways to keep them from damaging crops in mountainous areas.
51勛圖厙
Apr 17, 2014
Tourism authorities eye travelers＊ tweets to fine-tune promotions
Japan is thinking of using Twitter, cellphone and GPS data to scope out tourists＊ wants and needs ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer＊s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ※seed§ that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ※Peak 1 amyloid beta,§ as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" 〞 an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
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A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan＊s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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