Earth
Japan's response to the climate crisis is generating some of the world's most compelling innovation stories — and JStories is where they're told. Our Earth section covers Japan's green innovation ecosystem across five frontiers: AgriTech and sustainable food systems, disaster resilience technology, advanced materials science, SpaceTech, and clean energy transition.
Japan brings unique strengths to the climate challenge: world-class engineering culture, deep corporate R&D investment, and an island geography that makes climate resilience existential. JStories spotlights the startups, researchers, and established players turning these challenges into exportable solutions — from Hokkaido's regenerative agriculture pioneers to next-generation battery materials and satellite-based disaster monitoring.
The Brief #33 Space debris removal, Old clothes fund vaccines
https://youtu.be/G8_AN7oeERA?t=0 Japanese company develops world-first tech to remove satellite parts and other debris floating in space;...
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No space for debris
J-STORIES – The increasing volume of debris floating around in space is a potential hindrance to future space development. But...
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The Brief #30 Smart period underwear, Sustainable fish farming
https://youtu.be/i8PxgNj042U A Japanese company is pioneering women's health technology with the world's first smart underwear designed...
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Bringing cherry salmon to the masses
J-STORIES - A Japanese startup is utilizing disused fish farms to sustainably nurture a prized species...
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Painting an alternative solar system
J-STORIES - A Japanese startup has produced a special coating that can turn pretty much anything...
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The Brief #28 Tokyo toilet revolution, Rooftop aquaponics
https://youtu.be/wwzIr1yQhOU Tokyo is transforming its public restrooms into architectural landmarks through a project featuring designs by...
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A rooftop farm for all
J-STORIES - This April, an unusual farm opened on the roof of a coffee shop in...
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Japan’s first meat alternative specialist
J-STORIES - A Tokyo startup has become Japan's first dedicated producer of meat alternatives, which are...
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The Brief #26 Anti-terror barricade, 201 dreams, “Pokemon” biodegradable paper clothes
https://youtu.be/AnHWo-pvYS8?t=0 A Japanese company has developed a lightweight portable vehicle barrier that can be deployed in...
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Pokemon Diglett inspires biodegradable T-shirts
J-STORIES - Pokemon character Diglett is a peace-loving mole who likes to cultivate and enrich the soil in...
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