A Japanese-developed measles-vector vaccine against Nipah virus, a disease with up to 75% fatality, began Phase I clinical trials in Belgium in June 2026. Learn about the approach and Japan's role in global pandemic preparedness.
Fujitsu begins domestic manufacturing of sovereign AI servers in March 2026 at its Ishikawa factory. With NVIDIA's latest GPUs and its own MONAKA processor, Japan reinforces digital sovereignty amid rising geopolitical AI infrastructure concerns.
The explosive growth of AI data centers is triggering a global power crisis. Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are making unprecedented investments in nuclear restarts and direct utility partnerships. By 2026, data center power consumption could rival Japan's entire annual electricity use. Explore how AI is reshaping the world's energy landscape, including Japan's unique "Watt-Bit Integration" strategy.
NTT and TBS have launched the "e6 project," a joint venture to build an AI-powered theme park where stories adapt to each child in real time. Their first original IP, "Emotional Knight," will expand into anime, games, and merchandise. Explore how Japan is pioneering AI-driven edutainment to nurture children's decision-making skills.
Four massive ammonia tanks—each 40 meters tall and 60 meters wide—are under construction at Japan's Hekinan Power Station. The world's first commercial-scale 20% ammonia co-firing begins in 2029, aiming to eventually replace coal entirely. Here's why it's both groundbreaking and controversial.
Aircraft carrier flight decks come in two main types: ski-jump ramps and catapult systems. Japan's JS Kaga uses neither. Here is the engineering behind CATOBAR and STOVL carriers, why Kaga was converted the way it was for the F-35B, and what each nation's deck shape reveals about its defense strategy.
Japan's government launches public solicitation for regulatory barriers to AI adoption. From AI-assisted cancer screening to AI contract drafting concerns, discover how Japan is tackling regulation reform in healthcare and legal fields.
Mizuno and Kaneka's co-developed biodegradable artificial turf "Re Green Grass 9" has been installed at Vantelin Dome Nagoya — a world first for professional sports facilities. Using Kaneka's "Green Planet" biopolymer that decomposes even in seawater, this innovation tackles the growing microplastics crisis in sports infrastructure.
A Keio University study reveals CGRP antibody drugs reduced migraine frequency by half in about 50% of patients, with over 90% satisfaction. Explore Japan's latest migraine prevention treatments—from monthly injections to upcoming oral medications and neuromodulation—and how they're transforming life for migraine sufferers.
Airbus A321XLR achieves a range of 8,700km with its revolutionary structural fuel tank. American Airlines has launched commercial operations, and Japan's Peach Aviation plans to introduce it by 2028. Discover how this narrow-body jet is rewriting the rules of budget long-haul travel.
Kyoto-based SaaS company Questetra has integrated MCP (Model Context Protocol) into its no-code workflow platform. Users can now check task progress and analyze business processes simply by chatting with AI. Here's how the fusion of no-code tools and AI standards is reshaping workplace efficiency — and what people around the world think about it.