JR West to introduce autonomous driving on Hokuriku Shinkansen, aiming to start between Tsuruga and Kanazawa in 2029

JR West to introduce autonomous driving on Hokuriku Shinkansen, aiming to start between Tsuruga and Kanazawa in 2029

JR West will work with JR East to develop systems and study technology to realize autonomous driving, with the aim of starting autonomous driving (GOA2) between Tsuruga and Kanazawa in…

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Self-driving taxi vehicles test run in Japan, US-based self-driving vehicle Waymo collaborates with Nippon Kotsu and taxi app GO

Self-driving taxi vehicles test run in Japan, US-based self-driving vehicle Waymo collaborates with Nippon Kotsu and taxi app GO

Taxi dispatch app GO, US-based Waymo, and Nippon Kotsu have entered into a strategic partnership to test self-driving technology in Tokyo starting in 2025. Three companies collaborate to accelerate the…

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JR East to launch integrated ID service, allowing multiple services within the group to be used with one ID from February 2025

JR East to launch integrated ID service, allowing multiple services within the group to be used with one ID from February 2025

JR East will start providing the JR East Group's integrated ID service "JRE ID" from February 2025. It is now possible to seamlessly use various digital services with one ID.…

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Navitime provides a function to save searched railway routes, compare multiple routes on one screen, with paid plan

Navitime provides a function to save searched railway routes, compare multiple routes on one screen, with paid plan

Navitime Japan has started offering a route clip function with "Premium Plus". You can temporarily save a searched route from the details screen, and you can check all routes saved…

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Accommodation reservation management Tripura to establish subsidiaries in Hong Kong and the Philippines, accelerating its expansion strategy in the Asian market

Accommodation reservation management Tripura to establish subsidiaries in Hong Kong and the Philippines, accelerating its expansion strategy in the Asian market

Tripla, which develops IT solutions for accommodation facilities, will establish subsidiaries in Hong Kong and the Philippines. Following Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, and Thailand, the company aims to expand further…

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Saudi state-run Riyadh Air, scheduled to launch flights in 2025, will achieve “digital first” and ultra-personalization with smartphones

Saudi state-run Riyadh Air, scheduled to launch flights in 2025, will achieve “digital first” and ultra-personalization with smartphones

Saudi Arabia's emerging airline Riyadh Air has entered into a strategic partnership with FLYR, a technology services provider for the travel industry. Introduced a shopping cart function based on the…

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ANA Group “AirJapan” collaborates with NDC platform to provide NDC distribution to travel agencies around the world

ANA Group “AirJapan” collaborates with NDC platform to provide NDC distribution to travel agencies around the world

Vertail Technologies, which provides the NDC distribution platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with AirJapan of the ANA Group to implement NDC distribution functions. AirJApan is now able to…

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JTB builds a metaverse space for exploration and career learning for junior high and high school students, connects them with companies and broadens their horizons in career selection

JTB builds a metaverse space for exploration and career learning for junior high and high school students, connects them with companies and broadens their horizons in career selection

JTB has built the "Potential Meets You Academy" for junior high and high school students to learn about corporate business activities in a metaverse space for inquiry learning and career…

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Navitime adds voice guidance to inform you of popular spots while traveling, allowing you to quickly check them on the map

Navitime adds voice guidance to inform you of popular spots while traveling, allowing you to quickly check them on the map

NAVITIME Japan has started offering a ``Recommended Spot Navi'' feature on the comprehensive navigation app ``NAVITIME'' that provides voice notifications of nearby recommended spots. Illuminations are also reproduced on the…

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Weathernews begins offering “World Weather” for overseas travelers, and also provides pinpoint predictions with “World Rain Cloud Radar”

Weathernews begins offering “World Weather” for overseas travelers, and also provides pinpoint predictions with “World Rain Cloud Radar”

Weathernews Inc. has started providing weather information ``World Weather'' for overseas travelers on its weather app ``Weathernews.'' We have developed a new "World Rain Cloud Radar" that covers the entire…

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