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Japan's first next-generation quantum computer

Yasunobu Nakamura, director of Riken Center for Quantum Computing at Riken research institute, shows Japan's first next-generation quantum computer developed by RIKEN research institute and its partners on March 27, 2023, in Wako, Saitama Prefecture, near Tokyo. The research institute and its partners allowed external researchers to start using the computer the same day.

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Japan general election eve

WAKO, Japan - Shinzo Abe, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, waves from a car after making a stump speech in Wako, Saitama Prefecture, on Dec. 15, 2012, on the eve of the general election.

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Baseball training

TOKYO, Japan - Yakult Swallows right-hander Hitoshi Yamamoto in a white kimono performs cold water ablutions by a waterfall for training in chilly weather at a Buddhist temple in Wako, Saitama Prefecture, on Jan. 23, 2012.

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Honda unveils cleverer, more agile ASIMO robot

TOKYO, Japan - An all-new ASIMO humanoid robot, unveiled by Honda Motor Co. on Nov. 8, 2011, pours a drink into a paper cup from a bottle after opening its lid, in a demonstration in Wako, Saitama Prefecture, near Tokyo, the same day. Honda said the new ASIMO can run faster, perform tasks with greater dexterity and autonomously determine its next moves.

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Honda tests practicality of EVs, plug-in-hybrid

SAITAMA, Japan - Honda Motor Co. President Takanobu Ito (L) and Saitama Gov. Kiyoshi Ueda shake hands in front of an electric vehicle in Wako, Saitama Prefecture, on Dec. 20, 2010. Honda, in cooperation with the prefectural government, began practicality tests of its EVs, plug-in-hybrid cars and other next-generation vehicles in the prefecture.

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Honda to begin leasing electric scooters in December

WAKO, Japan - A woman drives a prototype of the EV-neo electric scooter developed by Honda Motor Co. during a demonstration in Wako, Saitama Prefecture, on April 13, 2010. Honda said it will begin leasing the completed two-wheel vehicles in December, targeting providers of delivery services and individual business operators.

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Honda to begin leasing electric scooters in December

WAKO, Japan - A woman drives a prototype of the EV-neo electric scooter developed by Honda Motor Co. during a demonstration in Wako, Saitama Prefecture, on April 13, 2010. Honda said it will begin leasing the completed two-wheel vehicles in December, targeting providers of delivery services and individual business operators.