Origami Disposable Razors, “Hidden” Food Loss

Superheated steamer turns discarded vegetables and scraps into profitable powder

Razor with foldable paper handle slashes plastic use, cuts through gender boundaries

High-Tech Medical Tourism, Greening with Garbage

Japan research helps green Niger desert, improving the environment and reducing conflict

Yamagata treatment facility leads way in Japan's bid to grow medical tourism, revitalize local economies

Fish Leather, Rice Plastic

Biodegradable resin made from staple food could revitalize farming, reduce harmful waste

Upcycling Old Wood, AI Medical Testing

Speedy testing tech could relieve post-Covid pressure on healthcare system and save lives

Rare, “all-English” start-up event hosted by Tokyo Metro Gov’t is a show of Tokyo’s increasing - and much-needed - support for global entrepreneurs.

Saving Rhinos with Stem Cells, Smart Clothes

"Smart" clothes stay in tune with the times, monitoring health, saving energy

Photocatalytic Tech, Digitally Testing Smell

Quick and simple olfactory checks via PC tablets could sniff out early symptoms of serious diseases

Japanese companies expand technology offering sustainable way to clean air and water, even generate fuel