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Hello and welcome to today’s news from TotemoTech on October 9th, 2023. In today’s news, the highly anticipated new season of the anime ‘Captain Tsubasa’ has started airing. The second season, titled ‘Captain Tsubasa Season 2: Junior Youth Arc,’ is a continuation of the 2018-2019 TV anime series. Fans of the manga and previous anime adaptations are excited to see their favorite soccer manga come to life once again.

Moving on to gaming news, the Tokyo Game Show 2023 recently concluded at Makuhari Messe. One of the highlights was the exhibition of REALFORCE, a renowned manufacturer of high-end keyboards. Their booth attracted a constant stream of gamers who wanted to try out their latest keyboard model, the ‘GX1.’ The keyboard quickly caught the attention of gamers due to its ability to adapt to the changing needs of gamers.

In other news, Daihatsu has announced that they will unveil a new concept car called the ‘Vision Copen’ at the upcoming ‘Japan Mobility Show 2023.’ This open-top sports car is notable for its use of CN fuel, which offers a lightweight and eco-friendly alternative.

Shifting gears to the tech industry, Microsoft has released a report on AI governance in Japan. The report, titled ‘AI Governance: Blueprint for Japan,’ highlights the importance of Japan’s leadership in AI governance and how other countries are looking to Japan for guidance.

In a publishing update, the long-running open-source technology magazine ‘Nikkei Linux’ will cease publication with its January 2024 issue. After 25 years of providing valuable information to the tech community, the magazine will come to an end.

In e-commerce news, the online marketplace ‘BOOTH’ has made changes to its payment options. Customers can no longer use PayPal for purchasing adult (R-18) content on the platform.

Lastly, a group of mayors from major cities, including Mito City and Fukushima City, have submitted a request to the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Junji Suzuki, regarding the government’s ‘Local Government System Standardization’ initiative. The mayors are seeking a review of the deadlines and other aspects of the initiative to ensure its successful implementation.

That’s all for today’s news. Thank you for listening to TotemoTech. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest tech and news from Japan. And that’s all for today’s news. Thanks for listening to TotemoTech.

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