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A world first: Detecting road sinkholes from space
JStories — As cities around the world grapple with aging roads, sewage networks, and underground infrastructure,...
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The plush toy hospital keeping childhood memories alive
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From a childhood shaped by conflict to an investor bridging Japan and the world
JStories — As Japan works to strengthen its startup ecosystem, more entrepreneurs with original ideas are...
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Lost item return rate triples: Tokyo startup envisions a world where nothing stays lost
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Fish scraps as a hidden treasure
JStories — As countries around the world seek to expand organic farming while reducing food waste,...
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Toward a targeted therapy with fewer side effects for chronic allergic eye disease
JSTORIES – Researchers have found that “molecular targeted drugs,” which act on specific molecules responsible for...
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INTERVIEW | A digital approach to tackle child hunger in Japan with dignity
Second in a two-part series: click here for the first part JStories – Ryosuke Imai once...
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What happens when women’s ideas are finally taken seriously?
JStories — In areas such as daily living, childcare, education, and healthcare — what one might...
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Iceland’s bold break from tradition: The Women’s Day Off that rewrote history
JSTORIES– For 16 consecutive years through 2025, Iceland has ranked No. 1 in the World Economic Forum’s...
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App-based interpreting service supports global business and community
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