Category: JCN Newswire

Kawasaki and Nagoya, Japan, May 23, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu Limited and Tokai National Higher Education and Research System (THERS) today announced the successful completion of field trials using generative AI to process clinical data for use in the selection of clinical trial participants. The effort aims to address the issue ‘drug loss’ in Japan, i.e., a lack of availability of drugs used overseas due to stringent local approval requirements.In a clinical setting patient data can be broadly seperated into structured data, i.e., organized and quantifiable data such as vital signs and lab results, and unstructured data, i.e., data that lacks a predefined format such as doctors’ notes. Structuring unstructured clinical data has traditionally been a time-consuming manual process. These field trials used data from approximately 1,800 patient records of breast surgery procedures obtained from Nagoya University and Gifu University. Unstructured data was successfully structured at approxim…

TOKYO, May 23, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Lockheed Martin, a global leader in the development and delivery of cutting-edge radar solutions, and Fujitsu Limited, a Japanese multinational leader in information and communications technology and digital services, today announced the conclusion of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing Fujitsu as a source for the SPY-7 Subarray Suite Power Supply Line Replaceable Unit (PS LRU). Purchase orders in support of the Aegis System EquippedVessel program are anticipated later in 2025.Executive Perspectives“By locally manufacturing critical components for the SPY-7 radar, Japan can have complete confidence that this system will be fully supported and sustained for decades to come,” said. Paul Lemmo, vicepresident and general manager at Lockheed Martin. “We are honored to play a role in shaping the future of Japan’s defense industry and proud to contribute to the growth of the defense employment landscape in the country.”“Fujitsu is honored to contr…

Ahmedabad, India, May 23, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI), Honda’s motorcycle production and sales subsidiary in India, will build a fourth production line at its fourth plant (Vithalapur, Ahmedabad district, Gujarat). Planned to begin operation in 2027, the new line will have an annual production capacity of 650,000 units, bringing the total capacity of the fourth plant to 2.61 million units, making it Honda’s largest assembly plant for Honda motorcycles in the world.HMSI currently has four production plants in India with a total annual production capacity of 6.14 million units. In addition, the cumulative production volume reached 70 million units in April of this year, after 25 years since start of production in 2001.The fourth plant started operation in February 2016 with an annual production capacity of 600,000 units, and in June of the same year, the company expanded its capacity to 1.2 million units with the start of its second line. Furth…

TOKYO, May 23, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda’s cumulative global production of engine/motor-powered motorcycles has reached 500 million units, 76 years after the company began mass production of motorcycles in 1949 with the Dream D-Type.Since its foundation in 1948, Honda has developed and offered products and services that meet the needs of customers in many countries and regions, based on its belief that “the purpose of technology is to make people’s lives easier.”Honda began mass-production of motorcycles at its first overseas production facility in Belgium in 1963, and since then, has expanded its production globally in accordance with its fundamental principle of “producing locally where there is demand.” As a result, Honda achieved its 100 million-unit milestone in 1997, its 200 million-unit milestone in 2008, and its 300 million-unit milestone in 2014. In 2018, Honda’s annual production exceeded 20 million units for the first time in its history, and cumulative global production reach…

TOKYO, May 23, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – AISIN Corporation, DENSO CORPORATION, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Woven by Toyota, Inc. (“Five Toyota Group Companies”) today announced the launch of the Toyota Software Academy to strengthen AI and software-centered human resource development. As a complementary effort, Toyota is also launching the Global AI Accelerator (GAIA) to significantly expand investments in AI research and development, accelerating innovation. Through both of these efforts, the Five Toyota Group Companies will collaborate to nurture AI and software professionals, and use AI to create better products (including AI-enabled products) aimed at achieving a society with safety, security, and freedom of mobility for all.1. Human Resource Development by the Toyota Software AcademyToyota Software Academy aims to nurture AI and software professionals who understand not only software technology but also hardware technology, embodying the essence of future auto…

TOKYO, May 22, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Yamaha Motor) are conducting joint research to develop a medium-sized multirotor unmanned aerial vehicle (hereinafter “medium-sized UAV”) capable of carrying a payload of 200 kilograms. The two companies have conducted a flight test of a hybrid-type medium-sized UAV equipped with a compact, lightweight power generating unit developed by Yamaha Motor,(Note) and will continue joint research with the aim of utilizing a hybrid power system to extend the cruising range of the medium-sized UAV.MHI is leveraging the technologies it has cultivated through aircraft development and manufacturing to develop medium-sized UAVs. In March 2024, MHI concluded an agreement with Yamaha Motor to conduct joint research on utilizing the power generating unit that the company had developed, with the aim of utilizing a hybrid power system to extend the cruising range.This joint research will confirm the feasi…

TOKYO, May 21, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today the presentation of clinical research across its oncology portfolio and pipeline during the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting (#ASCO25), which is taking place in Chicago, Illinois, and virtually,from May 30 to June 3.Notable data include findings from the Phase 3 LEAP-002 study, which evaluated lenvatinib(LENVIMA®), the orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) discovered by Eisai, plus pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®), MSD’s (Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA) anti-PD-1 therapy, versus lenvatinib monotherapy for the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The poster presentation will feature long-term follow-up data providing further insights into lenvatinib’s role in the treatment landscape for patients affected by HCC (NCT03713593;Abstract #4095).Additional research from Eisai’s pipeline will focus on E7386, a CBP/β-catenin…

Toyota City, Japan, May 21, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) unveiled its new RAV4 to the world on May 21, with plans to launch the model in Japan before the end of FY2025.The RAV4 had its beginnings in 1994, when sport utility vehicles (SUVs) were positioned as off-road vehicles. It pioneered the crossover SUV genre for both on-and off-road driving. Since then, the RAV4 has evolved into a beloved model around the world. For five generations, it has continued to meet the changing lifestyles of the times.Launched in 2019, the fifth-generation RAV4 was developed to further enhance its unique appeal as a model for new lifestyles. It was developed on the concept of a “Robust Accurate Vehicle with 4 Wheel Drive” as a sophisticated blend of the power and utility of an SUV. It also adopted a new platform based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), Toyota’s structural innovation within the automobile manufacturing process. It delivered responsive driving performance …

– Evaluation test to be conducted under actual operational conditions for one year from May- Methane oxidation rate of 70% or higher was confirmed in the initial performance, contributing significantly to reductions in GHG emissions from marine vesselsTOKYO, May 20, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment Co, Ltd. (MHI-MME) of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, have begun demonstration testing for a methane oxidation(Note1) catalyst system for LNG-fueled marine vessels, being jointly developed with Daihatsu Infinearth Mfg. Co., Ltd.The demonstration test, which began in May this year in cooperation with KEYS Bunkering West Japan Ltd. (KEYS), involves installing the demonstration equipment on the LNG bunkering vessel(Note2) KEYS Azalea, owned and operated by that. KEYS Azalea was built by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.The catalyst system for the demonstration test oxidizes slip methane (unburned methane) contained in the exhaust gas of mar…

– New energy management system effectively uses onboard regenerative power, achieving energy savings during operation of around 10%- Elimination of power rail between stations and adoption of center guidance system significantly reduces infrastructure construction costs- Reduction of CO2 emissions by approximately over 40% during manufacturing and construction, as a result of a 97.5% reduction in CO2 emissions at Mihara MachineryTOKYO, May 19, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has commercially launched Prismo, a more environmentally friendly Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) system,(Note1) as a new brand in the Crystal Mover family of fully automated driverless vehicle systems that the company has delivered worldwide since the 2000s. Prismo is the first AGT to utilize MHI’s newly developed energy management system, which combines rapid charging at stations with onboard regenerative energy storage during operation to enhance energy efficiency. This eliminates the …

TOKYO, May 16, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has received notification from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW) that the “all-case surveillance” post-marketing observational study condition required at the time of approval of anticancer agent “Remitoro® for Intravenous Drip Infusion 300μg” (Denileukin Diftitox (Genetical Recombination)) for the indications of T-cell Lymphoma has been cleared.In March 2021, the MHLW approved “Remitoro” with the indications of “relapsed or refractory PeripheralT- cell Lymphoma (PTCL)” and “relapsed or refractory Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL)” , in Japan, with the following condition: “Because of the very limited number of subjects included in the Japanese clinical trials, the applicant is required to conduct a post-marketing observational study in all patients untildata from a certain number of patients is accumulated after its launch in the market, in order to identify thebackground information of patien…

Toyota City, Japan, May 16, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will be expanding its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup in North America as part of Toyota’s multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral society. The new bZ Woodland will premiere at a new vehicle launch event hosted by Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), a Toyota affiliate in North America, from May 19 to 21. The new bZ Woodland is scheduled to go on sale in North America in early 2026.The bZ4X Touring, the Japanese domestic model of the bZ Woodland is scheduled to launch(1) in Japan around spring 2026.Toward Carbon NeutralityToyota is committed to product and region-centered management with the aim of making ever-better cars. In developing powertrain systems to achieve carbon neutrality, various types of mobility are being rolled out as part of Toyota’s multi-pathway approach offering electrified vehicle options tailored to customer needs in each country and region around…

TOKYO, May 16, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has established a new strategic and business base in Dallas, Texas for its data center business, with the aim of reinforcing collaborations with leading companies and advanced technology firms in the United States.MHI’s data center business, one of the Company’s future growth areas, provides one-stop solutions that integrate power, cooling, and digital solutions utilizing its advanced technologies developed over decades backed by its extensive infrastructure business experience.The new Dallas business base, as a division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA), will accelerate MHI’s next-generation product development which will be introduced to the US market, the world’s largest, and to the global market. In addition, the continued expansion of Concentric, LLC, the critical power business that MHI acquired in 2023, will allow us to strengthen the provision of engineering, sales and services for data c…

TOKYO, May 15, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received the 52nd (2024) Technology Award(Note1) from the Japan Society of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (JSRAE) for its JHT-Y/JHT-YI series of centrifugal chillers. The award was presented in recognition of the development of large-capacity centrifugal chillers that use the HFO-1234yf refrigerant, which has a low GWP.(Note2) The award ceremony was held in Tokyo on May 15.The JSRAE technology award is given for outstanding technical achievements that significantly contribute towards the development of refrigeration and air conditioning technology. The award applies to new technology in the fields of refrigeration and air conditioning, as well as food refrigeration, cryobiology and medicine. This is the third time MHI group has received this award for its centrifugal chillers, following the NART series of high-eff…

TOKYO, May 15, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda R&D Co., Ltd., a Honda subsidiary specializing in research and development, and Quemix Inc., a group company of TerraSky Co., Ltd. specializing in the research and development of quantum computer algorithms and software, have jointly developed a new, world’s first quantum state readout technology.As part of its initiatives toward the realization of carbon neutrality for all of its products and corporate activities by 2050, Honda has been conducting research on various energy components, which requires analysis of various materials. Performing computations necessary for material analysis on classical (binary) computers requires vast computational resources, therefore Honda has been exploring the possibility of using quantum computers which enable high-speed computations. However, one of the major challenges in performing computations on a quantum computer is that the quantum state tends to collapse during the readout process, which increases th…

TOKYO, May 15, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation (MEBS, Head Office: Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo; President: Iwao Oda) today announced that it has developed of a new projection-type lantern for use in elevator halls for overseas markets, and that this product will be launched on May 20, 2025.Combining industry-first innovation with a simple, minimalist design that emphasizes functionality while blending in with the existing architecture, the new hall lantern will meet a variety of customer needs and contribute to increasing the value of buildings.Main Features1) Featuring a new projection method that realizes more flexible use of architectural space- The new hall lantern adopts a new method of projecting light symbols from a compact body to indicate the direction of elevator travel. This cutting-edge idea enables greater flexibility in the use of architectural space. 2) Designed to Reduce the Construction Burden and Contribute to Sustainability- Compared to con…

— Promoting Research and Development of CO₂ Capture Technologies to Further Strengthen Competitiveness — Demonstration of next-generation CO2 capture technologies being developed jointly with ExxonMobil- State-of-the-art R&D facility to meet diverse customer needs in addition to reductions in greenhouse gas emissionsTOKYO, May 14, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has installed a new CO2 capture pilot plant at the Himeji No.2 power plant in Hyogo Prefecture owned by The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (KEPCO), and today held a ceremony at the site to coincide with the start of operations. The pilot plant was established to conduct research and development for CO2capture technologies using flue gas from gas turbines at the power plants. The plant has a capture capacity of approximately five tons per day, and through demonstration of innovative CO2 capture technologies for the next generation, will strengthen the competitiveness of the carbon dioxide captur…

1. New “Communicator” staff members to provide support in multiple languages for all kinds of information on Anime Tokyo Station2. Launch of “Secret Room” mission to connect Anime Tokyo Station and the ANIME TOKYO STATION ON ROBLOX metaverse3. Opening of HELLO! TOKYO FRIENDS direct gate in ANIME TOKYO STATION ON ROBLOXTOKYO, May 14, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Anime Tokyo Station is an anime exhibition site focused on Japanese anime content, which has developed a devout fan base around the world. It attracts 156,458 visitors (as of April 13, 2025), children and adults alike, from both Japan and overseas. On April 22, three new projects will begin at Anime Tokyo Station.1. Multilingual support! New staff “Communicators” in yellow uniformsTo make Anime Tokyo Station even more enjoyable for visitors from overseas, new “Communicators” to provide support in multiple languages will be assigned. The “Communicators,” all of whom are anime lovers, will (1) guide visitors through the Anime Tokyo Station s…

TOKYO, May 13, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Adyen, the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies, and JCB Co., Ltd., announced the rollout of JCB’s card-on-file (COF) tokenization service (hereinafter “COF tokenization”), aimed at enhancing the security of credit card transactions for e-commerce merchants. Adyen is the first to offer and implement JCB’s new technology both domestically and globally. The introduction of COF tokenization will further enhance the security of online payments, providing JCB’s cardholders and merchants with even greater peace of mind and safety.The rise of cashless payments and e-commerce transactions has led to an increase in credit card fraud in Japan, with over 90%* of the total damage from such incidents tied to payment card data theft. In response, JCB has introduced its COF tokenization.COF refers to payment details such as card numbers and expiration dates which are stored by merchants with cardholders’ consent. JCB’s COF tokenization service…

TOKYO, May 12, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing battled back strongly to earn a double points finish from an incident-packed and exciting 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the third round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).The reigning World Champions fought valiantly to recover from a disappointing qualifying and score valuable points after an intense team effort featuring determined driving and smart strategy in the final race before next month’s Le Mans 24 Hours, which it aims to win for a sixth time.Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa finished in a hard-fought fourth place in their #8 GR010 HYBRID after choosing an aggressive fuel strategy, while Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries were seventh in their #7 GR010 HYBRID.Cheered on by a weekend crowd of 98,874, including employees from the team’s Cologne base and colleagues from Toyota Motor Europe, an epic battle began on a warm and sunny afternoon. The team’s difficult qualifying meant Bren…