Mobile Phone Shops Use Ai To Disinfect Virus

Mobile phone shops use AI to disinfect virus

Major mobile phone companies in Japan are using artificial intelligence in disinfecting efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Telecommunications firm KDDI launched the new system on Tuesday, which was developed by a startup company. The event was held at its "au" mobile phone outlet near the Ikebukuro railway station in Tokyo.

Beef Bowl Shops Offer Mother's Day Flowers

Beef bowl shops offer Mother's Day flowers

Flower farmers in Japan are facing a difficult time as the coronavirus outbreak dampens demand for flowers.

The Sukiya restaurant chain has decided to sell carnations for Mother's Day at about 700 of their 2,000 beef bowl restaurants across Japan.

Gyms Close, Shops Adjust To Virus Risk In Japan

Gyms close, shops adjust to virus risk in Japan

Businesses in Japan are adjusting to a new reality as they face the fears and risks created by the coronavirus outbreak.

Gym operator Central Sports says almost all of its 240 outlets will be closed until March 10. Other gym companies have taken similar measures.

Japanese Coffee Shops Help Wildfire-hit Australia

Japanese coffee shops help wildfire-hit Australia

About 50 coffee shops across Japan are donating part of their sales to Australia, where wildfires have burned forests and farm land totaling 170,000 square kilometers, or about half the size of Japan.

More than 30 people have died since last September.