AgriTech
Japanese silk has potential for applications in medicine, food and biotechnology
J-STORIES - Raw silk has been produced in Japan since ancient times. But today, as the world’s...
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SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 aims to become a global hub for Asian startups
J-STORIES - The SusHi Tech Tokyo Global Startup Program was held at the Tokyo Big Sight...
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World-first technology controls ratio of female to male pigs
J-STORIES - Against a backdrop of environmental destruction, growing concerns over animal welfare, and worries about...
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An environment-friendly super-absorbent polymer saves farming villages from drought
J-STORIES - Climate change is causing water shortages across the world. Drought already affects the livelihoods...
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The elite tree revolution: Japan’s new forestry frontier
J-STORIES – There are ordinary trees. Then there are elite trees. At least, in terms of...
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Advanced near-infrared absorbing material turns sunlight into heat
J-STORIES - CWO is an advanced material that contains near-infrared absorbing microparticles. Developed by Sumitomo Metal Mining...
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Greening the desert with trash
J-STORIES - The sight of local Niger women throwing kitchen waste out into the African desert...
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Breathing new life into old wood
J-STORIES - In January, a wooden objet d'art from Japan attracted the attention of visitors to...
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The sound of sustainability: Upcycling wood into guitar opens ways for music exploration
J-STORIES - A world that is desolate, without a single tree or greenery in sight… that...
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Sustainable Harvest: Japanese Students Harness Tech for Agriculture’s Future
J-STORIES – Agriculture is facing a challenging time as farm workers around the world are getting...
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