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Now playing Next Japan Toyota forced to halt production over computer failure The world's biggest carmaker is investigating the cause of a computer system failure which saw the closure of 12 of it's 14 factories in Japan, but says a cyberattack is unlikely 29/08/2023
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Now playing Next Japan Japan to start releasing radioactive wastewater from nuclear plant A massive earthquake and tsunami destroyed the Fukushima Daiichi plant’s cooling systems, causing three of its reactors to melt and contaminate their cooling water. 22/08/2023
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Now playing Next USA US, Japan and South Korea agree Pacific security pact “The purpose of our trilateral security cooperation is and will remain to promote and enhance peace and stability throughout the region,” the leaders said in a joint statement. 19/08/2023
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Now playing Next Mobility Tokyo tests automated, simultaneous translation at railway station The 40 cm high semi-transparent display sees translations pop up simultaneously on the screen as station staff and foreign tourists speak. 03/08/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Spirited Away stage adaptation set to open in London's West End 'Spirited Away', the acclaimed Japanese animated film that took home the Best Animated Feature Oscar in 2001, is making its way to London as a stage play adaptation. 03/08/2023
Now playing Next no comment Watch: Typhoon Khanun forecast to return to Japanese islands Typhoon Khanun, now in the waters between China and Japan's southwestern islands, is expected to slow to nearly stationary movement before a weakening high-pressure system nearby allows it to turn east Friday 03/08/2023
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