Open dialog for video:New Technology Adds a Happy Ending to the “Food Waste” Story

New Technology Adds a Happy Ending to the “Food Waste” Story

Japanese startup fabula transforms food waste into new materials and products through surprisingly simple technology.

March 27 , 2026

Open dialog for video:Tackling Sub-Saharan Africa’s Water Supply Problems with Digital Technology

Tackling Sub-Saharan Africa’s Water Supply Problems with Digital Technology

Sunda has developed a water metering and fee collection system in Uganda, allowing for fair fees and keeping essential water pumps easier maintain.

March 27 , 2026

Open dialog for video:Making the World Cleaner through Apps that Visualize Litter-Picking Efforts

Making the World Cleaner through Apps that Visualize Litter-Picking Efforts

To combat the litter crisis, a Japanese startup has launched apps and services that use AI technologies and social networking platforms.

March 19 , 2026

Open dialog for video:Freeing Humanity from Dangerous, Grueling Work with Robots Inspired by Disaster

Freeing Humanity from Dangerous, Grueling Work with Robots Inspired by Disaster

A researcher seeks to create robots that could take over dangerous tasks in areas struck by disaster or do important maintenance and reinforcement work.

March 13 , 2026

Open dialog for video:Green Infrastructure Revives an Urban Ecosystem: Ohashi Junction’s “Forest in the Sky”

Green Infrastructure Revives an Urban Ecosystem: Ohashi Junction’s “Forest in the Sky”

On top of Tokyo's Ohashi Junction, a covered interchange, is the Ohashi Village Forest, a lush space that recreates local natural habitats.

March 13 , 2026

Open dialog for video:The women leading Japan’s high-tech orbital revolution

The women leading Japan’s high-tech orbital revolution

As orbits crowd, Japan’s Astroscale (Ito Miki) with JAXA pushes debris removal; Infostellar (Kurahara Naomi) shares ground stations to cut costs.

March 6 , 2026

Open dialog for video:The New Face of Water: Safe, Reliable, and Drinkable for Everyone

The New Face of Water: Safe, Reliable, and Drinkable for Everyone

Enell has developed off-grid micro-water sources that can create potable water anywhere, along with a way to make water from air.

March 6 , 2026