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The Brief #19 Robot skin, Sharing traditional wisdom
https://youtu.be/E5OgGA35Hjg A Tokyo University research team has made history by covering a robot finger with real...
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Sharing traditional Japan knowledge with the world
J-STORIES - There are many elements of traditional Japanese culture that might surprise non-Japanese nationals. For example,...
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Researchers coat robotic finger with self-healing skin
J-STORIES - It’s not quite Blade Runner yet, but scientists at a Japanese university may have brought...
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Fashion brand makes lit clothes for all
J-STORIES - Most apparel companies employ fashion designers, but not many also work with doctors and...
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The Brief #18 Inclusive fashion, Propeller-less wind turbines
https://youtu.be/kf9mtxV-vfA A Tokyo startup is revolutionizing inclusive fashion by offering a customizable clothing system designed with...
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Generating electricity from even the strongest storms
J-STORIES - Wind power is a key part of the world’s shift to a renewable energy...
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Changing attitudes to homelessness with the camera
J-STORIES - There are many reasons why people lose their homes, such as unemployment, illness and...
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The Brief #17 Toward “zero waste,” Homeless photographers
https://youtu.be/t1AqdYn9SNg A small Japanese town has become a global model for sustainability by recycling over 80%...
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A ‘zero waste’ town deep in the Japanese mountains
J-STORIES - The town of Kamikatsu, which is nestled deep in the mountains of the southern...
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Turning bone china into fertilizer
J-STORIES - Bone china is admired for its creamy white color and luminous, translucent sheen. Although...
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