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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.
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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Fresh Japanese sushi on your table? Innovative freezing technology revolutionizes food preservation
JSTORIES ー Imagine you’re in your dining room in Kansas or Prague, nowhere near the ocean,...
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Nagoya’s deep-tech startups are transforming agriculture, electronics, and aerospace
JSTORIES ー Deep technology, or deep tech, refers to innovations rooted in groundbreaking scientific discoveries — advancements...
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Japan expands collaboration with foreign entrepreneurs by promoting Welsh startups
J-STORIES – From a shared love of rugby to shaping innovation, Japan and Wales kicked off...
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Using AI to spot cracks in Japan’s aging infrastructure
JSTORIES ー The urban infrastructure that keeps our lives safe and comfortable requires constant inspection and...
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Japan launches wooden satellite into space
This article updates the one written in October 2024. J-STORIES – Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry...
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Making space development open for all
To realize the "democratization of space" and make it as accessible as the Internet—that is the...
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Philippine startup scene: Filipino companies innovating for sustainability and social change
J-STORIES ー The Philippine startup scene is becoming an innovation hub. Based on a report by the...
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