Japan to soon farm by rideable Yakul-like 4-legged robot
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, one of Japan's three major heavy industrial firms, unveiled its RHP Bex four-legged walking robot for the first time at the 2022 International Robot Exhibition at Tokyo Big Sight. (more…)
Japan’s first, World’s rarest shark leather ‘Atelier Shark’
Leather products are generally from cow, ostrich, crocodile, snake, and the like. Artificial leathers that exactly replicate them are also widely available.Atelier Shark, a Japanese start-up, has launched an exclusive shark leather brand, which is the first time in Japan and rare even globally. (more…)
Casio first use of biomass plastic for PRO TREK watch
On 25 March, Casio will launch a new outdoor PRO TREK watch, the PRW-61. It is their first watch model made from biomass plastic. (more…)
World Cosplay Summit celebrates 20th year with special website
World Cosplay Summit, the world's largest cosplay event, launches a special website to celebrate its 20th anniversary. (more…)
Labour-saving commercial dishwasher with half the staff
Image (from left): ①Remove Lid→②Soaking→③Turn/Separate→④Wash→⑤Sorting Full-line commercial kitchen equipment maker NAKANISHI MFG. has demonstrated an innovative cleaning system at the 1st Foodtech Japan Osaka. It cuts dishwashing tasks by half, designed for central kitchens and restaurant operators. (more…)
Unmanned shop with avatar in Japan to support people with disabilities
JR West Group–operator of transport railways and other services mainly in western Japan–starts an unmanned vegetable vending with 'avatars' to serve customers through a new investment company. (more…)
In 2025?! Floating city on the equatorial sea to save humanity
Image Source: Shimizu Corporation Shimizu Corporation, Japan's leading-major construction company, builds an artificial island in the Pacific Ocean right on the equator. They aim to create a planet-friendly future city that is carbon-negative, self-sufficient and waste-free. (more…)
Plastic-free, world’s first paper razor by Japan’s cutlery firm
The development of plastic-free products is gaining speed in Japan.Global cutlery manufacturer Kai Corporation launches the Paper Razor®, designed with a paper handle. (more…)
Tokyo’s concrete jungle to soon have Japan’s biggest wooden building
Mitsui Fudosan, a major Japanese integrated property firm, and Takenaka Corporation, a major construction firm, plan to build a mega wooden office building in Tokyo. (more…)
How to make meat tastier? Unique sheet from Japan with fungi power
Japan has an old saying: "Meat is best when it's going to rot". Does your country have this kind of saying?Of course, we can't eat meat that has actually rotten. If you do, you'll be in serious trouble! When we say "going to rot" here, we mean "aged/cured". (more…)
Robot ‘Foodly’ works together with humans to make food
In Japan, the future of working with robots is getting closer and closer. (more…)
Japan is the world’s snowiest country, 51% covered by snow
Surprisingly, Japan is the snowiest country in the world.According to the US-based AccuWeather survey, Japanese cities are among the top 3 in the world for annual snowfall in cities with over 100,000 people. (more…)