In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants

In Japan, the robot isn’t coming for your job; it’s filling the one nobody wants

Physical AI is emerging as one of the next major industrial battlegrounds, with Japan’s push driven more by necessity than anything else. With workforces shrinking and pressure mounting to sustain productivity, companies are increasingly deploying AI-powered robots across factories, warehouses, and critical infrastructure. Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in March 2026 that…

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Famitsu Sales: 3/16/26 – 3/22/26

Famitsu Sales: 3/16/26 – 3/22/26

Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the week of March 16, 2026 to March 22, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia for Switch 2 remained the highest selling game of the week following its debut the previous week, moving an additional 114,515 retail copies. Crimson Desert for PlayStation 5 was the highest…

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Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi launches in 2026 in Japan

Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi launches in 2026 in Japan

Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi will launch for PC, iOS, and Android in 2026 in Japan, publisher Netmarble and developer Netmarble Nexus announced. It will be free-to-play with in-app purchases. An official teaser website and YouTube channel were also launched, as well as a new trailer introducing the game’s world and characters—including the in-game reveal…

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Famitsu Sales: 1/19/26 – 1/25/26

Famitsu Sales: 1/19/26 – 1/25/26

Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the week of January 19, 2026 to January 25, 2026. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Switch 2 was the highest selling new release of the week, opening at 23,428 retail copies sold. On the hardware side, Switch 2 sold 72,086 units, the…

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