Lower ocean CO2 with gene editing to algae carbon cycle
A Japanese company started the world's first demonstration test of a carbon cycle, applying genome editing technology to algae and seafood, utilizing the food chain to reduce CO2 emissions in the ocean. (more…)
City as power plant, film-based perovskite solar cell by Japan
The Sun's rays from far across the cosmos emit massive energy onto the Earth surface. 45 mins of exposure to sunlight are enough to supply us with energy for a year.If exposed for 112 hours, the energy estimated would equal all the Earth's oil, coal and natural gas reserves. (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…)
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…)
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…)
Power up by salt water, Japan’s portable hydro generator
Typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions—Japan is a country of many natural disasters. And it has a wide range of goods and services to prepare for them. (more…)
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…)
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…)
How Japan mask glows with coronavirus contact
A new mask that glows when exposed to the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has emerged. (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…)