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Origami sparked a breakthrough in space innovation 🚀 The “Miura fold” has been used in satellite solar panels, allowing them to be compactly stowed and deployed in space. Similarly, IKAROS deployed a large solar sail in 2010, drawing inspiration from origami.

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Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe—known as popular tourist destinations in Japan’s Kansai region— are also emerging as drug discovery hubs 💊. Kansai is becoming a key center in Japan’s drug discovery ecosystem, built on each city’s strengths. Learn more about its appeal and progress 👀

Do you know the origin of the Braille Blocks at stations and sidewalks?🟡They were developed in 1967 in Okayama, Japan, to help people with visual impairments navigate safely.Following international standardization (ISO) in 2012, they are now used in over 150 countries🌏

Do you know about Japan’s “new materials”? From technologies using traditional urushi lacquer🪵 to advanced research with carbon nanotubes🌿, Japan’s new materials highlight innovations born from tradition and cutting-edge science 👀 youtube.com/watch?v=cSGMdS…

🏔️“Snow Wall” of Tateyama Kurobe, Toyama Prefecture A stunning view unfolds as you walk through towering snow walls, creating the sensation of passing through a white corridor. This landscape fades as the weather warms, making it a rare sight only seen in spring.

As orbits crowd🛰️, Japan’s Astroscale (Ito Miki) with JAXA pushes debris removal🧹; Infostellar (Kurahara Naomi) shares ground stations📡 to cut costs. #ScienceAndTechnology youtube.com/watch?v=fVvDhc…

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In this video, we hear from KOSEN🏫 alumni who have founded startups with highly innovative technologies🚀. At KOSEN colleges, students develop ambition, imagination, and determination to learn from mistakes📚. Every day, technology from KOSEN helps shape the future worldwide🌏.

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At one of Japan’s 58 KOSEN colleges 🏫, in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, students work on real-world problems. Through the college’s Ent-X program, engineering meets entrepreneurship⚙️💡, and locally-based projects tackle regional challenges.

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Have you heard of KOSEN? 🏫 These colleges are a unique education system founded about 60 years ago to support Japan’s technology and manufacturing⚙️🏭. Watch to find out how KOSEN colleges operate at the intersection of technology and society.

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Why not make the most of spring in Japan by traveling by train? 🌸🚃 The special edition of #HighlightingJapan takes you on a journey across Japan through uplifting spring scenery. These journeys let you take in the season through the window as you head to your destination.

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Beneath the Greater Tokyo Area, the world’s largest metropolitan area, Japanese technology protects urban functions and daily life from flooding🌊 By engaging with nature and learning to coexist with it, these efforts support the future of the city🏢

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Raise your glass to making the right choice 🍸! See how Ethical Spirits’ thoughtful approach to upcycling turns sake lees and other unused ingredients into delicious drinks with truly feel-good flavors. #SDGs #mottainai

Discover urushi—Japan's iconic lacquerware born of layers of artisan mastery and patience. Durable, repairable, and sustainable, its luster only deepens with time, embodying Japanese aesthetics ✨ in a timeless elegance across generations. #CraftingJapan