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Major Japanese companies are launching autonomous buses to solve a critical shortage of drivers across the country. Toyota and telecom giant Docomo are leading the charge to bring fully driverless public transit to local communities.
A futuristic bathing pod that automatically cleans people just debuted in Tokyo, offering new hope for those who struggle with traditional showers and baths. The Mirai Human Washing Machine could transform daily hygiene for elderly and disabled individuals.
Scientists in Japan solved a decades-old battery problem that could make electric cars cheaper and last longer without using controversial cobalt. The breakthrough uses abundant manganese instead, potentially accelerating our shift to clean energy.
A convenience store chain in Japan is transforming its locations into lifelines for disaster-struck communities. The first store just opened with free Wi-Fi, phone charging, and emergency supplies ready to deploy when the next earthquake hits.
A convenience store in Japan just became the country's first disaster relief hub, equipped with solar power, a well, and free rice balls for emergencies. It's a hopeful model that could save lives when earthquakes strike.
Scientists in Japan have created a ceramic material that solves a decades-old problem blocking efficient hydrogen energy, potentially accelerating the shift to carbon-free power. The breakthrough material conducts hydrogen protons at record speeds while staying stable in real-world conditions.
Japan is preparing to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor 2,000 kilometers from Tokyo, aiming to reduce its heavy reliance on Chinese imports. The breakthrough test could reshape how nations secure critical materials for smartphones, electric vehicles, and defense technology.
Scientists in Japan have created the world's first titanium-selenium solar cells that could generate 1,000 times more power than today's panels. The breakthrough could transform how we power our homes and businesses while making clean energy more accessible to everyone.
Scientists in Japan created an AI that "mumbles" to itself like humans do when thinking through problems, slashing training time and errors. The breakthrough could make smart robots cheaper and more practical for everyday use.
A Japanese company is getting ready to launch flying taxis in just four years, bringing science fiction closer to everyday reality. SkyDrive has already secured orders and is working with transit companies to make urban air travel accessible.
Japanese researchers just cracked a major problem: cooling technology that reaches near absolute zero without rare metals or liquid helium. The breakthrough could make MRI machines and quantum computers more accessible worldwide.
Japan just made history by collecting rare earth minerals from 6,000 meters below the ocean surface, a world first that could reshape global supply chains. The breakthrough could give Japan 700+ years of critical materials for phones, electric cars, and green technology.
Researchers in Japan have developed a new material that works like a super-sponge, removing over 86% of toxic industrial dyes from wastewater. The breakthrough could finally tackle one of the world's most stubborn pollution problems.
Japanese researchers just cracked the code on designing homes that slash energy use while adapting to both regional climates and rising temperatures. Their breakthrough could help millions achieve net-zero energy homes without a one-size-fits-all approach.
A Japanese company has created energy drinks inside collectible cards that snap open with one hand. The Street Fighter-themed cards pack a full energy boost into just 12 milliliters.
Japanese researchers just solved one of the biggest problems holding back self-driving cars in cities. Their new GPS method works reliably even when tall buildings block signals.
For decades, eyewear stores warned customers to handle glasses carefully with both hands or risk constant repairs. One former salesman got tired of apologizing and invented frames comfortable enough to change that conversation forever.
Researchers in Japan have designed a revolutionary "wind turbine wall" for offshore installations that produces triple the power of conventional turbines. The breakthrough could transform how we harness ocean winds to meet growing clean energy demands.
Eleven Japanese companies just launched a groundbreaking logistics consortium that could solve a crisis threatening to leave 940 million tons of goods undelivered by 2030. Their solution puts drivers' wellbeing first while saving the planet.