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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…)
Setsubun: How Japan welcomes spring with beans
Salam and hello!As the season gradually changes in Japan from winter to spring, I want to talk to you about an annual Japanese tradition called Setsubun (節分). (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…)
Kimono, Ninja, Authentic Japanese culture at EDOKKO Jakarta
EDOKKO is a new kind of indoor playground, combining authentic Japanese-style photo studios, Japanese food and leisure facilities. The first store will open in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 22 January, operated by AEON Fantasy's subsidiary, AEON Fantasy Indonesia. (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…)
CNF-based cosmetics by recycled Iyokan fruit
Cellulose nanofibre (CNF) is gaining interest as a natural "green material" from plant sources such as wood. It could also be a promising solution to achieve carbon neutrality. (more…)
Daiso Japan to sell 100% plant-based polymer straw
The Japanese firm Daiso Industries Co., Ltd, globally famous for its 100-yen shop, recently unveiled its straw made of 100% plant-based biodegradable polymer. It will be available in more than 2,500 shops in Japan from mid-January 2022. (more…)
Toray creates 100% plant-based sustainable nylon fibre
Toray Industries, Inc., Japan's leading chemical firm, announces the commercialization of its new Nylon 510 (N510) fibre created entirely from plant-based polymers. (more…)