The Diplomat

Japan’s Long Return to Artificial Intelligence

Once a pioneer that helped the world lay the foundations of machine learning, Japan’s renewed push into artificial ...
Vintage Aviation News on MSN

Today in aviation history: First flight of the Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryū

On December 27, 1942, the Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryū flew for the first time, becoming one of Japan's fastest and most heavily ...
Historical Digs on MSN

Ki-61 Hien: Japan’s fighter that couldn’t fly

Sleek, armored, and deadly on paper, the Ki-61 was Japan’s boldest answer to American air power. But its unreliable engine ...
The National Interest

Mitsubishi K-1 and Ki-2: Japan’s Not-So-Successful WWII Copycat Bombers

The inspiration for this article comes from the Rex’s Hangar channel of MSN, specifically a video posted on or about April 8, 2025, titled “Japan’s Failed Copycat Bombers | Mitsubishi Ki-1 & Ki-2.” As ...
The National Interest

Imperial Japan’s Nakajima Ki-27 “Nate” Was No Match for the Flying Tigers

The Ki-27 was a single-seater, highly maneuverable, fixed-gear airplane, but it was no match for the Flying Tigers. When one thinks of Imperial Japan’s World War II fighter planes, the legendary ...
The Diplomat

Japan’s Pragmatic Model for AI Governance

Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru (right) holds a meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (left) and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son (center) at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 3, 2025.
TechCrunch

US signs collaboration agreements with Japan and South Korea for AI, chips, and biotech

U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in Asia this week, not just for diplomacy, but to sign deals that could shape the next chapter of the global technology race. The U.S. inked Technology ...