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Suntory makes 100% plant-based plastic bottle
Japan's leading beverage company SUNTORY revealed its success in developing plastic bottles made of 100% plant-based materials with a completed prototype. (more…)
Bamboo CNF to be alternative for steel, plastic
A new material from bamboo, lighter and stronger than steel, is under development in Japan. It is a promising substitute for steel and plastic for the future. And may even be used for artificial satellites. (more…)
Corn fabric for sustainable fashion
A Japanese chemical firm develops next-generation sustainable materials using plant-based fibres to help drive towards carbon neutrality. (more…)
Japan’s sushi chain use AI tech for sustainable fishery
Two of Japan's leading kaitenzushi (conveyor-belt sushi) firms have gone into the fisheries business, a field involving selective fish breeding and farming away from their core restaurant business. (more…)
Pest control by laser, predicts flight patterns
A Japanese national research institute is close to making a working, laser-sniping system that predicts pest movement based on their flight patterns. (more…)
Cat robot waiters to serve you in Japan
Contactless services are becoming a new normal amid the Covid-19 pandemic. And one of the stars in this field is, of course, ROBOTS. (more…)
Taste food via TV screen now with lickable tech
At the Digital Content Expo 2021 (DCEXPO 2021, 17-19 Nov., Wed-Fri), held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, Meiji University's Prof. Homei Miyashita showcased Taste The TV (TTTV). The TTTV can reproduce the taste of food on the screen. (more…)
Japan is here with boiled egg from plants
A plant-based meat R&D firm, Green Culture, Inc., developed a plant-based boiled egg prototype. It is the first successful case in Japan of a vegan egg in such form. (more…)
Completed Halal Awareness Training
Salam and hello, I'm the Malaysian editor of Salam Groovy Japan.Salam Groovy Japan strives to connect Japanese firms and the Islamic market via business perspectives.Knowledge on Halal is a key aspect to penetrate the Islamic market. Thus, I attended the Halal Awareness Training by Islah Venture. (more…)
Halal, rare, extinct Japanese chicken back for limited offer
After nearly 70 years, the rare local chicken "Amakusa Daiou" revived. For a limited time only, Kumamoto-based L'isola Village sells roast chicken using the Halal-certified Amakusa Daiou. (more…)
Eco-friendly car from wood, Japan’s Nano Cellulose Vehicle
What will our planet and society be like in 2030?Innovation is the key to overcoming issues threatening the Earth's sustainability, like population, food and energy.Japan's cutting-edge science and skilled technology are now uniting to help create a sustainable society. (more…)
Unique thing Japan do with snow, snow aging
Did you know that Japan is the world's most snowy country?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…)