US tilting toward private sector to replace aging ISS
NASA recently announced a commitment to extend operation of the ISS until 2030.
Japan
Pureed meals helping to enrich school life for Japan’s special needs children
A survey on the effects of the meals indicated that they had a positive influence on students’ physical and mental health.
Saltwater fish raised in Japan’s mountains ready to make a splash
Cultivating marine products on land offers advantages such as not being affected by red tides.
Olympics host China must not threaten freedom of athletes; role of media more important than ever
While it is desirable for the Games to be held safely with all possible measures, caution should be exercised against excessive regulations.
Mushroom-based leather positioned as revolutionary, sustainable material
The best aspect of mushroom-based leather is that it can be produced in a matter of weeks.
Nintendo Switch sales top 100 million units
In addition to the continued robust sales, the company managed to capture demand among people staying at home amid Covid-19.
Number of Chinese ships in Japanese waters surged since enactment of coast guard law
According to the authorities, Chinese coast guard ships entered Japanese territorial waters 34 times in 2021, over a total of 40 days.
Japan’s Niigata keen to take bread from people’s mouths in ad campaign to promote rice
The top rice-producing prefecture hit upon the idea of targeting young people over concerns that consumers were eating less rice.
Fewer Japanese companies sponsor Team Japan for Beijing Games
Compared to the 67 companies sponsoring Tokyo 2020, there are relatively few Japanese sponsors for the Beijing Winter Games.
Japan to host emissions trading conference
Japan has been working on its own trading system for emissions, which it hopes will become an international standard.