Japanese universities create glowing tree for non-electric lights
At CES 2022, held in the USA in January, two Japanese national universities: Osaka University and Nara Institute of Science and Technology, showcased their research on glowing plants.CES is one of the world's top annual high-tech electronics trade fairs. (more…)
World’s first! 7-Eleven Japan tests floating cash register
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a rapid uptake of new technologies. (more…)
A Day in Muslim-Friendly Aichi③: Urban Adventure Course
Save travel time yet packed with lots of adventures and Instagram-worthy spots. AICHI is bringing you on a city tour of Nagoya in just 1 day. (more…)
Save food loss, Famous healthy pizza from tofu dregs okara
Growing environmental and health consciousness are driving global demand for plant-based foods. And soy-based processed foods are playing a major role in this trend. (more…)
Seaweed’s fibre can fight obesity, Study by Japanese pharma
Kaigen Pharma Co., Ltd. and Keio University Faculty of Pharmacy discovered that sodium alginate, dietary fibre in seaweed, helps suppress metabolic syndrome through gut bacteria. (more…)
An automatic pepper harvesting robot in Japan
Japan's agriculture industry is overwhelmingly short of workers amidst what is said to be the world's worst super-ageing society. Great hopes now lie in scientific and technological innovative growth as a solution. (more…)
Ghibli Park to open in Aichi on 1 November
Aichi Prefecture will open "Ghibli Park" at Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park (Moricoro Park) in Nagakute on 1 November 2022. It is a theme park recreating the world of Studio Ghibli. (more…)
Edible building material from vegetable & fruit scraps
The world's growing population has led to higher demand for resources, energy and food. It caused more waste and severe environmental issues (e.g. climate change). So a transition from mass-production, mass-consumption and mass-disposal to a "circular economy"*1 is inevitable. (more…)
Helicopter tour now at Gotemba Premium Outlets
From 29th January, visitors can enjoy a helicopter ride at Gotemba Premium Outlets, a popular spot among international tourists in Japan. (more…)
Tiger’s new water bottle for carbonated drinks
Thermos bottles from Japan are super popular abroad for their simple design and impressive function to keep warm/cool. Tiger, a world-leading maker of thermal control technology, launched a new product also ideal for carbonated drinks. (more…)
50% less sugar, 10x fibre! Nichirei’s new rice food
Japan is a country of "improvement". The people constantly re-examine and brush up on everything.And now, the Japanese are revamping the rice grain itself. Wow! (more…)
House Foods recycles spice waste into crayons
Japan's major food manufacturer, the House Foods Group, is making an effort to turn disused spice ingredients into crayons. (more…)