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Next-Generation Neutrino Detector Unveiled in Gifu

June 30, 2025 - 05:03
A next-generation neutrino observation facility, the Hyper-Kamiokande, was unveiled to the media on June 28th in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture. Located 600 meters underground in the Kamioka area, it is a new experimental facility of the University of Tokyo's Institute for Cosmic Ray Research, designed to detect neutrinos emitted from a research center 295 kilometers away in Ibaraki Prefecture. (News On Japan)
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H2A Rocket’s Final Launch

June 29, 2025 - 13:55
H2A Rocket No. 50, the final unit of Japan’s long-running flagship launch vehicle series, was successfully launched in the early hours of June 29th from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture. (News On Japan)
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SoftBank to Launch Flying Base Station

June 27, 2025 - 15:57
SoftBank announced on June 26th that it will begin pre-commercial services next year for its airborne mobile base station known as HAPS (High Altitude Platform Station), with plans to expand the service nationwide by 2026. (News On Japan)
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World’s Largest Butterfly Fossil Found In Shinonsen

June 25, 2025 - 23:40
A fossil on permanent display at a museum in Shinonsen, Hyogo Prefecture, has been identified as a new species and confirmed to be the world’s largest butterfly fossil. (News On Japan)
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Quantum Computer Begins Operation at RIKEN

June 25, 2025 - 02:27
A state-of-the-art IBM quantum computer, one of the world’s most advanced models and the first of its kind installed outside the United States, has begun operation at RIKEN in Kobe, where it will be integrated with Japan's Fugaku supercomputer to advance hybrid computing research. (News On Japan)
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Rodent Infestation Continues in Hokkaido

June 24, 2025 - 10:14
In Fukushima Town, located in southern Hokkaido, a massive surge in rodent populations is causing widespread damage to rice and other crops. The situation has become so severe that home centers are struggling to keep up with demand for rodent traps, with shelves completely emptied and supply chains unable to restock in time. (News On Japan)
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My iPS Cell Factory Opens in Osaka

June 22, 2025 - 16:37
In Osaka’s Nakanoshima district, full-scale production has begun at a new facility offering customized iPS cells made from an individual’s own blood. (News On Japan)
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Japanese Startup Aims to Boost Japan's Space Industry

June 21, 2025 - 17:13
A startup based in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture, is working to create a future where space becomes easily accessible to all. AstroX, a private space startup headquartered in Minamisoma, Fukushima, is participating in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's themed exhibit 'Toward a Better Recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.' (News On Japan)
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H2A Rocket Final Launch Postponed

June 19, 2025 - 23:53
The launch of the H2A rocket's final unit, originally scheduled for June 24th, has been postponed due to a malfunction in the rocket’s electrical system. (News On Japan)
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Honda Successfully Completes Japan’s First Reusable Rocket Landing Test

June 19, 2025 - 18:42
Honda has announced that it successfully completed a landing and takeoff experiment with a small rocket in Taiki Town, located in Hokkaido’s Tokachi region. This achievement marks the first time a Japanese private company has accomplished this feat. (News On Japan)
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Technologies Poised to Drive Future Growth

June 13, 2025 - 13:24
A new ranking of 'technologies that are attracting investment' has just been published, with an analysis of some of the most promising innovations. (News On Japan)
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Pioneering Technology That Expands Human Potential

June 9, 2025 - 05:56
Masahiko Inami, professor and deputy director at the University of Tokyo’s Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, is leading groundbreaking research into human augmentation—technology that expands human capabilities beyond natural limitations. Inspired by science fiction and driven by a vision of a more inclusive and creative future, Inami’s work aims not only to assist those with physical challenges but to elevate all individuals through the integration of new skills and sensory functions. (News On Japan)
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Japan’s Private Moon Landing Attempt Ends in Failure Again

June 7, 2025 - 04:10
Japan’s bid for a successful private-sector moon landing has ended in failure for the second time, after startup ispace announced that it lost communication with its lunar lander Resilience during the final descent. (News On Japan)
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Kyoto Researchers Launch Final Trial for Alzheimer’s Drug

June 5, 2025 - 03:25
Kyoto University's Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA) and pharmaceutical company Towa announced they began the final phase of clinical trials in May, aiming to treat Alzheimer’s disease using an existing medication. (News On Japan)
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Shizuoka Clears Final Water Hurdle for Linear Project as Implementation Phase Begins

June 3, 2025 - 17:39
A Shizuoka Prefecture expert panel overseeing environmental issues linked to the Linear Chuo Shinkansen project met on June 2nd and concluded all discussions related to water resources, ending over a decade of debate. Deputy Governor Hiraki described the outcome as "a major step forward." (News On Japan)
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JAXA Prepares New Unmanned Supply Craft for ISS Delivery

June 3, 2025 - 06:00
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on June 2nd unveiled its new unmanned cargo spacecraft, the HTV-X, at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture. Designed to transport supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), the HTV-X is undergoing final preparations for launch within fiscal 2025. (News On Japan)
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Next-Generation Cloud Protection - From Nice-to-Have to Mission-Critical

June 1, 2025 - 23:35
In 2025, breaches to the cloud caused by misconfigurations represented over 60% of them. The longer companies use the cloud to their advantage for scalability and cost reduction, the more vulnerable they are to additional security threats. (News On Japan)
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Japan’s Healthcare in Crisis, Doctors Overworked as Research Time Dwindles

May 31, 2025 - 05:00
Amid mounting financial strain and work reform policies, Japan’s university hospitals are struggling to maintain the quality of their medical research, threatening the future of healthcare in the country. A recent survey of approximately 3,000 physicians working in university hospitals revealed that 60% spend less than five hours a week on research, with 22% reporting zero research time. The main reason: they are simply too busy with clinical duties to conduct research. (News On Japan)
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World’s Largest Butterfly Fossil Discovered in Japan

May 29, 2025 - 12:28
A butterfly fossil discovered 37 years ago in Shinonsen, Hyogo Prefecture, and kept in a local museum has been identified as a new species and the largest butterfly fossil ever found globally. (News On Japan)
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Next-Generation Batteries: Toyota’s Solid-State, Toshiba’s LNMO, CATL’s Sodium-Ion

May 29, 2025 - 04:31
Japan’s leading industrial and electronics firms are accelerating efforts to commercialize next-generation batteries, with Toyota, Toshiba, TDK, and China’s CATL unveiling advanced technologies that promise breakthroughs in performance, safety, and supply chain resilience. (News On Japan)
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