Evolving Innovation in Achieving SDGs
Building a sustainable future through innovative ideas and technologies
The Hydrogen Society Starts from Fukushima
Hydrogen, a source of next-generation clean energy, holds the key to solving the problems of carbon reduction and energy supply. In Fukushima Prefecture, where the restoration from the devastating earthquake continues to gain momentum, the Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field will be the world’s largest-scale hydrogen production facility upon its completion in the spring of 2020.
Satellites Find Optimal Flight Routes to Reduce CO2
Spurred by an idea from Ayako Matsumoto, an employee at ANA HOLDINGS INC., a collaborative research project between Japanese research institutes and that company is now developing a satellite system for the accurate observation of wind direction and speed. Expectations are growing that the system will help reduce CO2 emissions from aircraft and combat climate change.
Wood and Paper Surpass Plastic
Japanese companies are addressing the global issue of plastic waste with traditional techniques, novel ideas, and a strong desire to help bring about a sustainable, recycling-oriented society
TECHNOLOGICAL FORCE OF SMEs:
Saving Lives from Furniture Sent Flying by Quakes
YOUNG INNOVATORS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE:
Brilliant Proposals from Young Students at the G20 Ministerial Meetings
UPDATE:
"Sea of Japan," The One and Only Internationally Established Name
TOKYO 2020: Japan’s Preparations for the Olympic/Paralympic Games
Beat the Heat with Japanese Technology and Ingenuity
GRASSROOTS AMBASSADOR: Japanese Individuals Contributing Worldwide
Health for All through Innovative Examination System and Remote Healthcare
GRASSROOTS AMBASSADOR: Friends of Japan
Passing On the Artisan Spirit to Posterity
GRASSROOTS AMBASSADOR: Friends of Japan
Enthusiastic Vocalist Inspires Japanese Students
GRASSROOTS AMBASSADOR: Friendly Bonds with Cities
Oita—A City with Many Centuries of Overseas Ties
PORTRAITS OF JAPAN:
Breathtaking Colors in the Japanese Autumn
Vol.38
Autumn 2019
Vol.38
Autumn 2019
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe chaired the first G20 Summit in Japan, held in Osaka, June 28-29, 2019. Japan took leadership as the host nation, ensuring that the G20 expressed a strong message to the world via the G20 Osaka Leaders’ Declaration.
