Exhibition promotes diversity through art
diversity
Exhibition promotes diversity through art
Works by artists with disabilities used in show and commercial partnerships to raise awareness and incomes, adding a dash of color to various settings and products throughout Japan

Exhibition is part of a unique system that aims not only to promote artworks by people with disabilities, but also to explore ways to provide those artists with an income, and raise awareness about diversity and inclusivity. (More).




environment

environment / sustainability
Raising fish on land: environmentally friendly aquaculture in Fukushima
Inland fish farming project provides a new solution to overfishing, food scarcity, and pollution

Japan is among the countries worldwide that are developing new approaches to inland aquaculture, which has been touted as a solution to the global problems of overfishing, ocean pollution and food security. (Read More)

Company creates unique food education program incorporating algae in school lunches
environment
Company creates unique food education program incorporating algae in school lunches
Nannochloropsis genus provides tasty, protein-rich alternative in quest for nutritional and environmentally friendly ‘superfood’
From rooftop to table: Aquaponics farming enriches Tokyo's culinary landscape
environment
From rooftop to table: Aquaponics farming enriches Tokyo's culinary landscape
Coffee shop chain uses aquaponics to grow sustainable products and welfare goal
Japanese researchers fight global warming tide with ‘Blue Carbon’
environment
Japanese researchers fight global warming tide with ‘Blue Carbon’
Revival of seaweed and sea grass beds seen as key to boosting ocean carbon storage
Fighting climate change
environment
Fighting climate change
Japanese startup's material made from tiny crystals has huge potential in global warming battle
Greening the desert with trash
environment
Greening the desert with trash
Japan research helps green Niger desert, improving the environment and reducing conflict
Easy supply of hydrogen energy in cartridges
environment
Easy supply of hydrogen energy in cartridges
Japanese startup develops lightweight, compact cassettes to make refueling hydrogen cars far easier
Strengthening plants with a common condiment
environment
Strengthening plants with a common condiment
Japan researchers look to vinegar to help plants resist harmful effects of climate change
Recycling weeds just the tonic
environment
Recycling weeds just the tonic
Japanese company turns invasive plant into biofuel and craft gin

diversity

diversity
Exhibition promotes diversity through art
Works by artists with disabilities used in show and commercial partnerships to raise awareness and incomes, adding a dash of color to various settings and products throughout Japan

Exhibition is part of a unique system that aims not only to promote artworks by people with disabilities, but also to explore ways to provide those artists with an income, and raise awareness about diversity and inclusivity. (More).

Japanese joint venture launches world's first wearable tech 'smart' underwear
diversity
Japanese joint venture launches world's first wearable tech 'smart' underwear
Wearable device helps detect women's health issues at that cyclical and critical time of the month
Japanese startup empowers refugees through Zero PC project
diversity
Japanese startup empowers refugees through Zero PC project
Combating environmental impact while providing opportunities for displaced communities
Soup Stock Tokyo's free baby weaning food service draws mixed reactions and highlights barrier-free dining
diversity
Soup Stock Tokyo's free baby weaning food service draws mixed reactions and highlights barrier-free dining
Japanese 'soup for all' restaurant broadens diversity mantra by embracing even the youngest of the young
Purging PC footprint
diversity / sustainability
Purging PC footprint
Company recycles computers, employs refugees in quest to reduce environmental and human impact
A leisurely approach to ordering food
diversity
A leisurely approach to ordering food
Cafes staffed by people with speech disfluency pop up in Japan, use novel ways to relay communication issues
Taking action for peace
diversity
Taking action for peace
Japan-U.S. singer Ai gives voice to SDGs movers, taps power of music to promote global understanding
‘Smart' panties put periods first
diversity
‘Smart' panties put periods first
Wearable device helps detect women's health issues at that cyclical and critical time of the month
Bringing school, and friends, to the hospital
diversity
Bringing school, and friends, to the hospital
‘Avatar robots’ allow hospitalized children to keep up with studies and classmates remotely

well-being

well-being
‘Wearable muscle’ restores mobility to elderly people and those with disabilities
Simple and effective device can also be used for sports rehabilitation and training

A simple, rubberized device developed by a Japanese osteopath has given people with mobility problems a new lease of life. (Read More)

‘Magic floor’ helps prevent fall injury among the elderly
well-being
‘Magic floor’ helps prevent fall injury among the elderly
Japanese researchers develop flooring material that is firm and stable to walk on, yet absorbs impact from falls
Japanese company develops innovative portable barricade to counter vehicle threats
well-being
Japanese company develops innovative portable barricade to counter vehicle threats
Inexpensive, portable, and powerful: A new era in combating vehicle threats
Harmonizing tradition and technology with immersive sound experience
well-being
Harmonizing tradition and technology with immersive sound experience
Japanese tatami mat producers develop spine-tingling sound system
Revitalizing regional economies through cancer treatment tourism in Japan's geothermal springs【Archive】
well-being
Revitalizing regional economies through cancer treatment tourism in Japan's geothermal springs【Archive】
Japan's Pioneering Heavy Ion Therapy Facility Explores Therapeutic Tourism
Allergy product not to be sneezed at
well-being
Allergy product not to be sneezed at
Acupressure band offers less intrusive alternative to relieving hayfever symptoms
From hot springs to cancer therapy
well-being
From hot springs to cancer therapy
Yamagata treatment facility leads way in Japan's bid to grow medical tourism, revitalize local economies
Perfect e-fit
well-being
Perfect e-fit
"Smart" clothes stay in tune with the times, monitoring health, saving energy
Digitally testing sense of smell
well-being
Digitally testing sense of smell
Quick and simple olfactory checks via PC tablets could sniff out early symptoms of serious diseases

science・it

science・it
The world’s first drug that helps patients ‘grow new teeth’
Japanese researchers to start clinical trials of revolutionary denture- and implant-replacing dental treatment

A new drug could help people with anodontia and other dental problems by growing new teeth, thus paving the way for a denture- and implant-free world. (Read More)

The energy-free cooling breakthrough redefining thermal comfort
science・it
The energy-free cooling breakthrough redefining thermal comfort
From reflective technology to radiative cooling, a new era in temperature management
Japan's deep-tech startup Flosfia offers next-gen power chips that allow EVs to travel farther
science・it
Japan's deep-tech startup Flosfia offers next-gen power chips that allow EVs to travel farther
New materials such as gallium oxide provide much better performance than traditional silicon
Astroscale: Pioneering space debris cleanup technology for a sustainable future
science・it
Astroscale: Pioneering space debris cleanup technology for a sustainable future
Japanese company develops world-first tech to remove satellite parts and other debris floating in space
Japanese startup launches ChatGPT for multilingual customer service: An AI-powered solution to address hotel staff shortages
science・it
Japanese startup launches ChatGPT for multilingual customer service: An AI-powered solution to address hotel staff shortages
A Japanese hotel is using the generative AI chatbot ChatGPT to help guests and improve their stay
Sky high dreams: Japan's pioneering role in eVTOL technology and the future of flying cars【Update】
science・it
Sky high dreams: Japan's pioneering role in eVTOL technology and the future of flying cars【Update】
Japanese companies among those developing zero-emission electric 'air taxis'
Unveiling the future of electronics: Saga University develops world's first diamond semiconductor power circuit
science・it
Unveiling the future of electronics: Saga University develops world's first diamond semiconductor power circuit
This groundbreaking innovation poised to revolutionize the semiconductor market, offering unprecedented data transfer speeds and power efficiency
AI writes new chapter in the bookstore business
science・it
AI writes new chapter in the bookstore business
New bookstore's chatbot 'staffer' leads way in revamping operations, recommending titles and managing logistics
Diamond semiconductors set to sparkle
science・it
Diamond semiconductors set to sparkle
Japanese research team uses world’s hardest material to produce semiconductors with far-reaching applications

sustainability

environment / sustainability
Raising fish on land: environmentally friendly aquaculture in Fukushima
Inland fish farming project provides a new solution to overfishing, food scarcity, and pollution

Japan is among the countries worldwide that are developing new approaches to inland aquaculture, which has been touted as a solution to the global problems of overfishing, ocean pollution and food security. (Read More)

ReBirth wool : Reviving tradition and sustainability in Japan's textile industry
sustainability
ReBirth wool : Reviving tradition and sustainability in Japan's textile industry
Mitsuboshi group's innovative project recycles wool with collaboration from producers and users"
Tea leaves' second life: Ito En's sustainable legacy
sustainability
Tea leaves' second life: Ito En's sustainable legacy
Recycled tea products enhance the environment and embrace tradition
Preserving heritage and combating fast fashion – A centuries-old craft envisions a sustainable future for clothing Industry
sustainability
Preserving heritage and combating fast fashion – A centuries-old craft envisions a sustainable future for clothing Industry
Reviving tradition: Kyoto Montsuki breathes life into used clothes with sustainable black dyeing
Japanese company develops revolutionary sustainable agro-technology for challenging farming environments
sustainability
Japanese company develops revolutionary sustainable agro-technology for challenging farming environments
Innovative "Imec" film utilizes hydrogel to produce safe, chemical-free, and high-quality crops even in arid and damaged areas
Japanese paper razor revolutionizes disposable shaving with environmental impact reduction
sustainability
Japanese paper razor revolutionizes disposable shaving with environmental impact reduction
Razor with foldable paper handle slashes plastic use, cuts through gender boundaries
Breaking the pain barrier: Advanced liquid biopsy system offers painless cancer testing for pets
sustainability
Breaking the pain barrier: Advanced liquid biopsy system offers painless cancer testing for pets
Advanced liquid biopsy system offers painless cancer testing for companion animals, paving way for early detection
Japanese company introduces self-cleaning tableware as a solution to combat global water shortages
sustainability
Japanese company introduces self-cleaning tableware as a solution to combat global water shortages
New tableware needs just a quick rinse with water, making it kind on the environment and your pocket
Making use of old emergency food supplies
sustainability
Making use of old emergency food supplies
Japanese startup aims to reduce loss caused by disposal of out-of-date disaster provisions

on-a-mission

[Podcast] Legal AI will shatter your perspective on legal advice
on-a-mission
[Podcast] Legal AI will shatter your perspective on legal advice
Transforming your outlook on legal counsel

Today we sit down and talk with Nozo Tsunoda, a licensed attorney and the founder of LegalOn a rapidly growing startup using AI to review and manage contracts. （Read more）

[Interview] Longtime startup watcher predicts more 'unicorns' in Japan
on-a-mission
[Interview] Longtime startup watcher predicts more 'unicorns' in Japan
Japan needs more entrepreneurial 'role models,' urgency and a sense of community to improve startup share, says Tim Romero, founder of startup podcast Disrupting Japan
Redefining gender roles to bridge 'dream gap' and unleash female ambitions
on-a-mission
Redefining gender roles to bridge 'dream gap' and unleash female ambitions
'What you want to be' exhibition inspires Japanese girls to seek strength from Barbie's versatility and break free from conventional gender roles
[Interview] Bogdan Parkhomenko's vision for Japan's assistance in Ukraine's reconstruction
on-a-mission
[Interview] Bogdan Parkhomenko's vision for Japan's assistance in Ukraine's reconstruction
Restoring infrastructure, protecting lives, and cultivating prosperity
[Podcast] How one innovative startup is selling true bionic legs
on-a-mission
[Podcast] How one innovative startup is selling true bionic legs
A startup founder launched BionicM as a way to replace the limb that he lost when he was a child
[Interview] World famous architect Kengo Kuma calls Japanese culture "a kind of environmental technology"
video / on-a-mission
[Interview] World famous architect Kengo Kuma calls Japanese culture "a kind of environmental technology"
In the 'age of the environment,' Japanese culture should promote itself to the world through its special focus on the five senses, says Kuma
[Podcast] What it really takes to get your product approved by NASA
on-a-mission
[Podcast] What it really takes to get your product approved by NASA
Japanese startup Dymon has built a lunar rover that will travel to the moon as part of NASA’s Artemis project.
[Interview] Diagnosing a company’s ‘kindness’ with AI
on-a-mission
[Interview] Diagnosing a company’s ‘kindness’ with AI
The plan to create an infrastructure for ESG analysis
[Interview] Taking action for peace
on-a-mission
[Interview] Taking action for peace
Japan-U.S. singer Ai gives voice to SDGs movers, taps power of music to promote global understanding

video

video / on-a-mission
[Interview] World famous architect Kengo Kuma calls Japanese culture "a kind of environmental technology"
In the 'age of the environment,' Japanese culture should promote itself to the world through its special focus on the five senses, says Kuma

In this interview, renowned architect Kengo Kuma discusses the unique Japanese cultural sensibility and Japan's opportune position in the 'age of the environment.' （Read）

Round-Up #52
video
Round-Up #52
Reusing tea, helping refugees
Round-Up #51
video
Round-Up #51
Origami Disposable Razors, “Hidden” Food Loss
Round-Up #50
video
Round-Up #50
High-Tech Medical Tourism, Greening with Garbage
Round-Up #49
video
Round-Up #49
Fish Leather, Rice Plastic
Round-Up #48
video
Round-Up #48
Upcycling Old Wood, AI Medical Testing
Round-Up #47
video
Round-Up #47
Saving Rhinos with Stem Cells, Smart Clothes
Round-Up #46
video
Round-Up #46
Photocatalytic Tech, Digitally Testing Smell
Round-Up Video #45
video
Round-Up Video #45
Hydrogen Cartridges for Cars, High-Tech Farming Film
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