Make wireless charging from 5g station a reality, Softbank
SOFTBANK, one of Japan's three leading mobile carriers, is in the process of implementing the technology of wireless power transfer from base stations. The Japanese press, including the Nikkei, has reported this. (more…)
Hokkaido’s halal food & prayer room portal adds new info
For Muslims and Vegetarians, "Welcome HOKKAIDO" introduces gourmet food, prayer facilities and hotels in Hokkaido. 27 allergy-friendly hotels are now added to the website. (more…)
Pandemic puts Japan-born QR Code back in the spotlight
The worldwide outbreak of the COVID-19 infection has changed the way we live. Within such a time, one technology born in Japan is once again taking the limelight—QR CODE. (more…)
Lawson uses AI to optimize receipt ads & apps, 12x boost
In March 2022, the convenience store chain LAWSON will start using membership data and AI to advertise on receipts and its own app. (more…)
Marbled wagyu by 3D printer, new cultured meat tech
A joint research group by Osaka University, Toppan Printing and others used 3D printing technology to make "cultured meat almost like Wagyu meat structure". The study was featured in the British science journal Nature Communications e-version. (more…)
Plastic model that can actually catch fish?!
Japanese plastic models are also popular overseas.Starting with "Gundam", which sparked its popularity, many characters become plastic models, widely sold abroad. (more…)
Flying taxi a reality in 2025 for Japan trip
Where do you want to travel to after the pandemic?According to an international survey conducted last year by the Development Bank of Japan, Japan is the world's most popular travel destination. (more…)
New LEOC policy to cover religious diets incl Muslim
Foodservice provider LEOC CO., LTD designed the LEOC FOOD GLOBAL POLICY to engage in "Food Diversity", including dietary needs of religions such as Islam. The new policy is supervised by Japan Halal Business Association (JHBA). (more…)
New normal dining by Hoshino Resort in Tokyo
In Japan, the COVID-19 pandemic is now under control, and restaurants starting to be in business as usual. Nevertheless, the pandemic has led people to explore new ways to eat out to prevent viral infection. (more…)
Pure wood quake-resistant low-cost building, traditional Japanese method
This beautiful wooden earthquake-proof building mix traditional and modern techniques used in shrine/temple construction. To encourage more use of wooden buildings, AQURAHOME will use a less costly, traditional building method that all builders in Japan can use. (more…)
Enjoy Muslim-friendly Japanese food course in Tokyo
TOKYO YAMANOTE Cooking College offers a Muslim-friendly Japanese food course through lessons. All menus have no pork and alcohol. (more…)
For gender equality, OiTr free sanitary pads
From 10 November 2021 to 31 March 2022, JR Tokyo Station's Gransta Tokyo will start the "OiTr" service that provides free sanitary pads in women's bathroom stalls. (more…)