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Hello and welcome to today’s news from TotemoTech on August 31st, 2024. In an exciting development for train enthusiasts, a new service called the Retro Route Map Library will be launched by the Transportation Newspaper Company on September 2nd. This initiative allows users to print historical railway maps at convenience stores across the country, offering a nostalgic glimpse into Japan’s railway history.

In other news, tensions have surfaced in Hyogo Prefecture as Governor Motohiko Saito faces scrutiny over allegations of power harassment. During a recent closed-door session of the prefectural assembly’s special investigation committee, a witness disclosed that Saito harshly reprimanded staff members regarding an agreement related to flying cars. The witness recounted that Saito expressed frustration with comments like ‘What is this?’ and ‘Don’t do this on your own,’ leading to a tense atmosphere.

On a lighter note, a new digital communication tool called Rika Meets is captivating children, allowing them to interact with a virtual version of the popular doll Rika-chan. The tool aims to fulfill children’s dreams of conversing with their favorite toy, and this time, it explored Rika-chan’s boyfriend, sparking curiosity and excitement among young users.

In the tech community, a recent issue has arisen concerning IT study sessions, where some participants reportedly attend solely for the free meals. To combat this, LegalOn Technologies, a legal tech startup, has released a template for participation agreements to help organizers prevent such incidents and ensure that the focus remains on learning.

Shifting gears to workplace culture, an insightful look into the desk environments of employees at AR Advanced Technology, a Tokyo-based company that went public in 2023, reveals how these IT professionals set up their workspaces. The initiative showcases photos and comments from employees, providing a glimpse into the diverse work environments within the tech industry.

Finally, a study by NTT Docomo’s Mobile Society Research Institute highlights a concerning trend regarding disaster information sharing on social media platform X. While half of those who disseminated disaster-related information expressed confidence in distinguishing fake news, an alarming number admitted they do not understand the concept of fact-checking. This gap in knowledge raises important questions about the reliability of information shared during critical times.

In a significant update for developers, Elastic has announced that it will return Elasticsearch and Kibana to open-source licensing under the AGPL. This decision comes after AWS’s investment in a fork of the software, which has reportedly resolved some market confusion surrounding the products. Visit JapanDailyNews.com for the news, yen exchange rates, and a daily Japanese proverb.

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