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Every spring, thousands gather at a small shrine in Kawasaki for a unique celebration featuring colorful, towering shrines. The Kanamara Festival combines ancient tradition with modern charity, raising funds for HIV research and awareness.
A 57-year-old Japanese swordsmith is welcoming a new generation of katana enthusiasts, thanks to anime and video games sparking fresh interest in the centuries-old tradition. Despite challenges like aging craftsmen and demanding apprenticeships, the ancient art is finding modern relevance. #
Japan is bringing back its LNG ship industry after a 16-year break, teaming up with South Korea to learn the cutting-edge technology it needs. Three Japanese shipbuilders plan to produce up to five vessels yearly by 2035, securing energy independence while creating new opportunities for Korean firms.
Doctors are adapting treatment methods to help people battling opioid addiction in the fentanyl era, with 67% of clinicians successfully modifying their approaches. Despite new challenges, a lifesaving medication continues to work when providers adjust their protocols.
Six engineers from Asahi Kasei just won Japan's prestigious Tanahashi Prize for pioneering technology that makes clean hydrogen production reliable at massive scale. Their work could finally unlock the green energy source the world has been chasing for decades.
A transgender woman in Japan is living her authentic life at 64, dating an 86-year-old man who sees and respects her completely. Their slow-paced romance is inspiring thousands online with a simple message: true acceptance comes from within and from those who truly see you.
At the 2024 Deaflympics in Tokyo, engineers reimagined how sports feel for deaf fans using animated text, vibrating devices, and AI-powered displays. The innovations are transforming accessibility far beyond the arena.
The International Federation of Robotics just named 11 trailblazing women who are transforming the robotics industry across the globe. Their work spans everything from healthcare robots to AI development, proving that diverse teams build better technology for everyone.
Robots are making breakthrough leaps in autonomy and human-like movement, from synchronized martial arts performances to NASA rovers navigating Mars independently. These advances signal a future where robots work alongside humans more naturally than ever.
Norway just cleared the way for a massive green hydrogen facility that could produce 30 tonnes of clean fuel daily for ships. The Mosjøen project marks a major step toward eliminating maritime emissions in one of Europe's most ambitious clean energy pushes.
When German pharmaceutical giant Bayer needed a new innovation hub in Japan, they skipped Tokyo and picked Kobe instead. Now foreign startups are discovering that Japan's smaller cities offer faster pathways to success than the traditional big-city approach.
Two global manufacturing giants are joining forces to bring clean hydrogen technology from testing labs to highways. The collaboration between Germany and Japan could reshape how the world powers heavy trucks without emissions.