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.
Japan’s NTT uses drone to capture and redirect lightning strikes in world first
JStories ー Japan’s largest telco NTT, Inc. said it has succeeded in an experiment using drones...
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Hands-on disaster and emergency preparedness experience in Tokyo
Disaster and emergency preparedness is an integral part of any resilient community, especially a metropolis with...
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Halloween garbage sparks a circular economy project in Shibuya
JSTORIES ー Every year on the night of October 31, Tokyo’s Shibuya district is packed with...
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Making sustainability delicious and affordable with vertical farming
Tokyo Updates offers in-depth insights into the latest innovations, developments, and initiatives shaping Tokyo as a leading...
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A technology to help stagnant waters ‘breathe’ again
JSTORIES ー The first things we tend to think of when we hear the term “global...
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Seven startups dare to create a sustainable future: Highlights from the SusHi Tech Challenge 2025 finals
JStories ー On May 8, 2025, seven startups competed in the grand finals of "SusHi Tech...
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Better insulation holds key to sustainability
JStories ー The world is interconnected, and so is energy, the driver of the global economy. From...
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Seeking self sufficiency and zero emissions through renewable power
With nations worldwide seeking to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels to lessen their carbon...
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Where tradition meets tourism: Immersive tours explore Okinawa’s secrets to longevity and spiritual life
JStories ー Japan’s inbound tourism reached record numbers in 2024 — almost 37 million visitors. As...
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Is hill-farmed salmon here to save us?
Demand for salmon is growing worldwide, and with it, anticipation for closed recirculating land-based salmon farming,...
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