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Robots and AI Take Wind Turbine Maintenance Tech to New Heights Robots and AI Take Wind Turbine Maintenance Tech to New Heights October 24, 2025 A Japanese startup is combining robotics and AI to create a safer way to repair and maintain wind turbines.
Carbon Recycling Through Technology That Creates Plastic from CO2 Carbon Recycling Through Technology That Creates Plastic from CO2 October 3, 2025 A Japanese chemical manufacturer has developed technology that creates biodegradable plastic by feeding CO2 to bacteria.
Overcoming the Fuel Challenge for Small Islands: Zero-Carbon Emission Mobility Solution Goes Global Overcoming the Fuel Challenge for Small Islands: Zero-Carbon Emission Mobility Solution Goes Global October 3, 2025 Himeshima Island is successfully combining electric vehicles with locally produced renewable energy—an idea now also be tried in Palau.
Microscopic Olfactory Sensors Offer Hope for Early Lung Cancer Detection via “Breath Tests” Microscopic Olfactory Sensors Offer Hope for Early Lung Cancer Detection via “Breath Tests” September 12, 2025 A Japanese research team is working on a way to detect deadly lung cancer early by using a "breath-test".
Japanese Optical Technology Breaks Through the Internet’s Physical Limits Japanese Optical Technology Breaks Through the Internet’s Physical Limits September 5, 2025 To deliver massive amounts of data while minimizing power consumption, Japan’s largest telecommunications company is creating a new communications and computing infrastructure.
“Next-Generation” Gel Transforms the Future of Medicine “Next-Generation” Gel Transforms the Future of Medicine August 22, 2025 Gellycle's innovative "tetra-gel" may allow doctors to fix tendons, treat diabetes or regenerate bones and organs with less stressful procedures.
Achieving Sustainable Aquaculture Through AI Technology Achieving Sustainable Aquaculture Through AI Technology August 8, 2025 High tech aquaculture may be a sustainable way to meet global protein demand while protecting marine resources.
From Content to Regional Revitalization: Web3 Enhances Japan’s Value From Content to Regional Revitalization: Web3 Enhances Japan’s Value July 25, 2025 Web3 is new decentralized digital network that allows users to manage and transact data themselves, along with sharing art and revitilizing rural areas.
Bagworm Silk: Forging a Path to the Future of Fibers Bagworm Silk: Forging a Path to the Future of Fibers July 18, 2025 Synthetic fibers raise environmental concerns, such as microplastic pollution. Bagworm silk, a natural material developed in Japan, is a promising solution.
AI and Robotics Usher in a New Age for Agriculture AI and Robotics Usher in a New Age for Agriculture July 4, 2025 Population growth means the demand for food is rising. The agricultural sector is looking to robots to boost productivity through labor-saving innovations.
Safeguarding Our Oceans: Innovative Technology Removes Microplastics Safeguarding Our Oceans: Innovative Technology Removes Microplastics June 6, 2025 A device installed on cargo ships can trap and collect microplastics while in transit, helping remove these damaging particles from the ocean.
Preventing Disasters with an Ultra-Compact Weather Radar Preventing Disasters with an Ultra-Compact Weather Radar May 30, 2025 One of the world’s smallest and lightest weather radars can provide highly accurate rain forecasts and improve disaster prediction.
Hand in bionic hand: The new age of accessible, high-tech prosthetics Hand in bionic hand: The new age of accessible, high-tech prosthetics May 9, 2025 An Osaka startup will showcase its high-tech bionic hand, replicating 95% of natural motions, at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
Preventing Workplace Accidents: Helmet Smart Sensors Detect Heat Stress and Falls in Real Time Preventing Workplace Accidents: Helmet Smart Sensors Detect Heat Stress and Falls in Real Time April 25, 2025 Small sensors on helmets prevent work accidents and ensure safety with advanced real-time heat stress or fall detection and remote communication tech.
Safer Demining through Technology: Japanese Robotics Boosts a Mine-Free World Safer Demining through Technology: Japanese Robotics Boosts a Mine-Free World March 28, 2025 Japanese demining robots specializing in excavation aid safe, efficient mine clearance. Proven in Cambodia, they are set for deployment in Ukraine.
A Game Changer for Malaria Prevention: Mosquito-Repellent Super Fabric Made with Nanotechnology A Game Changer for Malaria Prevention: Mosquito-Repellent Super Fabric Made with Nanotechnology March 21, 2025 Japan’s advanced nanotechnology is transforming malaria prevention with mosquito-repellent fabric, providing enhanced and lasting protection.
Next-Gen Disaster Tech: AI Transforms Social Media and Big Data into Life-Saving Insights Next-Gen Disaster Tech: AI Transforms Social Media and Big Data into Life-Saving Insights March 7, 2025 Japan’s new crisis management service uses AI analysis of social media posts and big data to convey accurate, real-time insights on disaster conditions.
Virtual Communities, Real Impact: Supporting Japan’s Rice Farming with Web3 Virtual Communities, Real Impact: Supporting Japan’s Rice Farming with Web3 February 7, 2025 A small-scale Web3 project in Fukushima Prefecture has the potential to realize sustainable development of regional agriculture and local economies.
Diamond Semiconductors: Turning Crisis into Innovation with Ultimate Deep Tech Diamond Semiconductors: Turning Crisis into Innovation with Ultimate Deep Tech February 7, 2025 Diamond semiconductor technology developed following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident is now being implemented in society as a world first.
AI in Manufacturing: New Japanese Software Takes on Skilled Work with High Efficiency AI in Manufacturing: New Japanese Software Takes on Skilled Work with High Efficiency January 24, 2025 Japanese AI-based software is taking the place of skilled technicians in manufacturing, achieving dramatic efficiency gains and cost reductions.
Driving the Future: Japan’s 5G Glass Antennas Transforming Cars for Safer, Smarter Mobility Driving the Future: Japan’s 5G Glass Antennas Transforming Cars for Safer, Smarter Mobility January 10, 2025 Discover how innovative 5G integrated glass antennas are enabling always-on network connectivity and helping to make autonomous driving a reality.
Accelerating Fintech in Japan: The Significance and Role of FINOLAB Accelerating Fintech in Japan: The Significance and Role of FINOLAB December 6, 2024 FINOLAB accelerates financial innovation by linking startups with industry leaders, boosting Japan’s Fintech ecosystem.
Japanese Startup Develops SAR Satellites for Near-Real-Time Disaster Monitoring Even in Poor Weather Conditions Japanese Startup Develops SAR Satellites for Near-Real-Time Disaster Monitoring Even in Poor Weather Conditions November 22, 2024 Japan’s iQPS is one of the leaders in SAR satellite research and development, revolutionizing global disaster monitoring with near-real-time observations.
A Japanese Startup’s Revolutionary New Earthquake-Resistant Coating Is Reinforcing the Future of Seismic Retrofitting A Japanese Startup’s Revolutionary New Earthquake-Resistant Coating Is Reinforcing the Future of Seismic Retrofitting October 25, 2024 A Japanese startup’s efficient new earthquake-resistant coating is redefining seismic retrofitting and supporting earthquake-prone regions.
A Novel Solution to Public Security: Japan’s AI-Based Crime Prediction A Novel Solution to Public Security: Japan’s AI-Based Crime Prediction June 7, 2024 Japan’s AI-based crime-prediction system enhances public security in Brazil with high accuracy and ease of use.
World’s First Platform Doors Using 2D Codes Installed at Toei Subway Stations World’s First Platform Doors Using 2D Codes Installed at Toei Subway Stations May 31, 2024 Tokyo’s Toei Subway Stations implement revolutionary 2D code-operated platform doors, ingeniously safeguarding commuters.
Small-Scale and Portable: A New Water Recycling System for Times of Disaster Small-Scale and Portable: A New Water Recycling System for Times of Disaster May 10, 2024 A Japanese startup has developed an innovative technology for resolving water scarcity during times of disaster such as the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
Pursuing the 100,000-Qubit Quantum Computer Through Japan-U.S. Collaboration Pursuing the 100,000-Qubit Quantum Computer Through Japan-U.S. Collaboration March 29, 2024 Industry and academia in Japan and the United States are collaborating on research to pioneer quantum-centric supercomputing.
Japan’s Pursuit of a Game-Changing Technology and Ecosystem for Semiconductors Japan’s Pursuit of a Game-Changing Technology and Ecosystem for Semiconductors March 1, 2024 With the goal of revitalizing Japan’s semiconductor industry, Rapidus aims to develop a system for mass producing next-generation 2-nm chips.
Transforming Agriculture from Space to Empower Smallholder Farmers Transforming Agriculture from Space to Empower Smallholder Farmers December 15, 2023 Innovative Japanese smart-farming technology leverages satellite data and AI to enable affordable data-driven agriculture for smallholder farmers in Asia.
Location Intelligence: Using GPS Data and AI to Tackle Poverty and Disasters Location Intelligence: Using GPS Data and AI to Tackle Poverty and Disasters December 8, 2023 A Japanese university startup specializing in location intelligence is using GPS data and AI to solve social issues in emerging countries such as urban poverty.
The Digital Finance Platform Pioneering Connectivity Across Asia The Digital Finance Platform Pioneering Connectivity Across Asia December 1, 2023 A Japanese blockchain startup helped the National Bank of Cambodia launch Bakong, a pioneering digital platform that may improve financial connectivity across Asia.
Japan’s Innovative Catalyst Enables Local Production of Ammonia Japan’s Innovative Catalyst Enables Local Production of Ammonia August 25, 2023 A Japanese startup is innovating the ammonia supply chain using small-scale synthesis, which can contribute to food security and decarbonization.
Microsatellites Addressing Earth’s Challenges from Space Microsatellites Addressing Earth’s Challenges from Space August 10, 2023 An innovative Japanese startup, Axelspace is developing versatile microsatellites to expand the potential of the space industry to our daily life.
Making Our World Better from Space: A Japanese Astronaut’s Perspective Making Our World Better from Space: A Japanese Astronaut’s Perspective July 28, 2023 A former Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut unveils Japan’s new vision for space exploration to lead outer-space utilization.
BodySharing: Transmitting the Experience of Proprioception BodySharing: Transmitting the Experience of Proprioception March 20, 2023 A Japanese researcher and entrepreneur is developing a technology that transmits deep sensations to realize the sharing of experiences.
Kosen Startup Automates Instrument Inspection Kosen Startup Automates Instrument Inspection March 20, 2023 Kosen, Japan’s unique education institutions that train practical and creative engineers, produced the startup IntegrAI.
The AI-Powered Manga Translation Service Sharing Beloved Titles with the World The AI-Powered Manga Translation Service Sharing Beloved Titles with the World February 20, 2023 Graduates from the University of Tokyo have developed an AI-powered manga translation system to send more titles out into the world.
Drone Revolution is Taking Off from Fukushima Drone Revolution is Taking Off from Fukushima January 30, 2023 Fukushima is reconstructing from the Great East Japan Earthquake, aiming for sustainable development by supporting drone tech.
Successful Japanese Innovator Gives Back to America Successful Japanese Innovator Gives Back to America November 29, 2022 Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita, founder and CEO of QED in Ohio, shares his philosophy that led him to success and respect in the U.S. community.
Discovering the Untold Stories of Evolution: One Woman’s Challenge Discovering the Untold Stories of Evolution: One Woman’s Challenge November 29, 2022 A Japanese evolutionary biologist explains the fascination of unraveling the mysteries of life with cutting-edge science.
One Woman Launches Herself into Space Exploration in the New Era One Woman Launches Herself into Space Exploration in the New Era October 28, 2022 Paris Observatory researcher exploring the universe reflects on the appeal of lunar exploration and her new challenge.
Research Universities Seek to be Competitive and Collaborative Research Universities Seek to be Competitive and Collaborative September 30, 2022 The president of Keio University and a promising CEO of an AI startup discuss what it takes to be a world-class research university.
Integrated Innovation Strategy 2022: Making Great Strides Toward Society 5.0 Integrated Innovation Strategy 2022: Making Great Strides Toward Society 5.0 June 30, 2022 The three pillars of Japan’s strategy to achieve economic growth and solve social issues by making full use of advanced technologies.
Japan-Tunisia Academic Exchanges Sow Seeds of Business Japan-Tunisia Academic Exchanges Sow Seeds of Business June 30, 2022 At a technology park in Tunisia opened with Japan’s support, joint research into bioresources is creating added value.
Touching the Cutting Edge of Quantum Technology in the Homeland of the Superconducting Qubit Touching the Cutting Edge of Quantum Technology in the Homeland of the Superconducting Qubit May 31, 2022 A Japanese researcher who made a breakthrough in progress toward practical use of quantum computers talks about the technology’s outlook.
The Impact of AI: Anyone Can Be a Skilled Farmer The Impact of AI: Anyone Can Be a Skilled Farmer May 31, 2022 Japan is accelerating high-level social implementation of Artificial Intelligence—such as AI-based agricultural pest diagnosis.
Creating an Innovation Ecosystem in Okinawa Creating an Innovation Ecosystem in Okinawa May 13, 2022 The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University offers hands-on support to researchers and startups.
Making a Big Leap in Magnet Innovation Making a Big Leap in Magnet Innovation April 19, 2022 The award-winning Japanese inventor of the neodymium magnet speaks about the potential for upcoming innovations.
The Day When Man-Made Shooting Stars Will Shine in the Sky The Day When Man-Made Shooting Stars Will Shine in the Sky April 19, 2022 Tokyo-based unique startup ALE is developing technology to create the world’s first shooting stars on demand.
Go Together, Go Far: A Grand Space-Avatar Dream Fulfilled by Open Innovation Go Together, Go Far: A Grand Space-Avatar Dream Fulfilled by Open Innovation April 19, 2022 Japan’s growth strategy pledges to promote public-private-academic cooperation. Here’s one good example.
Medical Innovation Blooms in Global Startup Cities Medical Innovation Blooms in Global Startup Cities March 18, 2022 Under a new growth strategy aiming at realizing a science and technology nation, efforts are now underway across Japan to accelerate the practical application of innovative technologies. Kobe City in Hyogo Prefecture is one example of a municipality making full use of its local strengths to support the promising startups that can help resolve global challenges, in medicine and beyond.
Tech Innovations at Tokyo 2020 Tech Innovations at Tokyo 2020 October 22, 2021 At this year’s Tokyo 2020 Games, 5G technology enhanced the viewing experience, while robots assisted operations at various events, entertaining all those involved. Such cutting-edge technologies point to the exciting future that awaits us.
ICT in Schools Equips Students with Life Skills for Digital Era ICT in Schools Equips Students with Life Skills for Digital Era April 15, 2021 In order to foster children’s competencies for living in the digitally centered future, elementary and junior high schools in Japan are providing every student with a computing device, letting them effectively make headway in ICT-based learning.
Young Minds Apply Tradition to Support Global Food Production Young Minds Apply Tradition to Support Global Food Production March 22, 2021 A team of high school students has devised a functional water-collection system that applies tataki, a traditional Japanese technology for soil solidification, with hopes that it can help tackle food shortages in arid regions like those in Africa.
New ID Card System Creates Solutions for Regional City New ID Card System Creates Solutions for Regional City March 22, 2021 How is Maebashi City in Gunma Prefecture digitalizing public services with Individual Number Cards (“My Number Card”) to better residents’ lives?
Digital Transformation Propels Tourism Toward the Future Digital Transformation Propels Tourism Toward the Future January 27, 2021 Opportunity in the face of adversity: a venerable inn that revived its fortunes through digital transformation pushes Japan’s tourism business into the future.
Asteroid Explorer Hayabusa2 Reveals the Origin of the Solar System Asteroid Explorer Hayabusa2 Reveals the Origin of the Solar System January 27, 2021 A Japanese probe succeeded in bringing to Earth asteroid samples that scientists hope will provide a key to unlock the secrets behind the origin of life.
Aiming for a Digital Society for Diverse Happiness Aiming for a Digital Society for Diverse Happiness December 24, 2020 Through the use of digital technology, Japan is rapidly advancing digital transformation that is human-centered and leaves no one behind, contributing to the happiness of every individual by allowing diverse citizens to choose digital services suited to their needs.

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