Digital and AI

Digital and AI

Japan’s My Number Card Expands to Private Businesses: New Resources and Success Stories

Discover how Japanese businesses are using My Number Card for digital authentication, customer verification, and seamless services. Latest updates and case studies from major companies.
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Japan Tests Using Smartphones as Digital Health Insurance Cards

Japanese government tests system allowing citizens to use smartphones as health insurance cards through MyNumber digital ID integration
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How AI Is Making Shopping Feel Like Magic (Thanks to Lush and Google)

Discover how Lush's AI-powered app lets you identify products instantly, get personalized recommendations, and shop like never before with Google Cloud technology
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Japan Wants to Put Your ID, Health Card, and Driver’s License on One Super Card

Japanese government announces plans to combine My Number Card, health insurance, and driver's license into one digital ID system that even works on iPhones
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Apple TV+ Breaks Records with 81 Emmy Nominations Led by Hit Show Severance

Apple's streaming service Apple TV+ achieves its highest Emmy nomination count ever with 81 nominations across 14 original shows for the 77th Emmy Awards
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Young Activist Uses Social Media to Save Taiwan’s Indigenous Languages

Meet Tapas Katu, a digital activist who is making indigenous Atayal language cool again through social media and showing that small daily efforts can preserve endangered languages
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Japan Launches Digital Revolution to Make Government Services as Easy as Online Shopping

Learn how Japan's Base Registry system will eliminate paperwork and make government services work like your favorite apps
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Japan’s Digital Agency Hosts Workshop to Help Cities Use Cloud Software Better

Japan's Digital Agency announces a special workshop to help local government workers learn about digital marketplace tools and connect with software companies
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Japan Makes Getting Professional Licenses Easier with New Online System

Japan's Digital Agency updates online application system for professional certifications, making it easier to apply for and manage licenses through smartphones
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One Card to Rule Them All: Japan’s ID Now Works for Libraries, Buses, and More

Discover how Japan transformed a basic ID card into a digital key for libraries, transport, local shopping, and over 100 other services