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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.
Challenergy: The presentation video from JGIF
https://youtu.be/IVw1PYMILaA
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Japanese space cleaner’s first mission a success
J-STORIES – Cleaning the space one debris at a time. That might just be the motto...
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Aster: The presentation video from JGIF
https://youtu.be/de6Vvchcwf4
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An environment-friendly super-absorbent polymer saves farming villages from drought
J-STORIES - Climate change is causing water shortages across the world. Drought already affects the livelihoods...
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Letting a thousand cranes fly: Hiroshima students promote international peace through origami
J-STORIES - Due to its tragic past, Hiroshima has become the center for world peace and...
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Japan’s social innovators meet the world – and get their overseas growth potential assessed – at inaugural Japan Global Innovators’ Forum
J-STORIES ー Tokyo, a bustling hub of innovation, played host to the inaugural Japan Global Innovators’ Forum...
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JGIF: Solving Global Social Challenges Showcasing Japan’s Start-ups to the World
Guest speakers from Médecins Sans Frontières and more Atmospheric water generator (AWG) – Ai Heart Earthquake...
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1st Japan Global Innovators’ Forum (JGIF)
日本語お申し込みサイト： https://jgif.peatix.com/view Register here: https://jgif-english.peatix.com/ "1st Japan Global Innovators’ Forum (JGIF)" Date: Friday, March 15, 2024...
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The elite tree revolution: Japan’s new forestry frontier
J-STORIES – There are ordinary trees. Then there are elite trees. At least, in terms of...
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Advanced near-infrared absorbing material turns sunlight into heat
J-STORIES - CWO is an advanced material that contains near-infrared absorbing microparticles. Developed by Sumitomo Metal Mining...
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