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De nouvelles technologies agricoles ont été développées au Japon permettant aux cultures de pousser même dans des environnements hostiles aux végétaux, telles que les régions froides, les régions arides et celles où le sol est contaminé.
Read MorePour s’assurer une vie en bonne santé, il est important d’avoir une alimentation quotidienne saine et équilibrée. Dans cette optique, les japonais ont développé un appareil permettant de mesurer instantanément et efficacement l’apport calorique de chaque portion de nourriture, un instrument pour l’instant principalement utilisé par l’industrie alimentaire ainsi que par des instituts de recherche.
Read MoreLe déclin du taux de natalité et le vieillissement de la population représentent actuellement un défi majeur, notamment dans les pays développés, auxquels le Japon ne fait pas exception. Pour pallier aux conséquences de ce phénomène démographique, il est nécessaire de développer un système adapté à l’échelle de la société dans son ensemble.
Read MoreUne technologie jusqu’ici seulement imaginable en rêve vient d’être mise au point : nous sommes désormais en mesure de « ressusciter » ces œuvres perdues au fil de l’histoire, et d’exposer ce patrimoine de valeur généralement confiné sous haute sécurité à la vue et au toucher de tous.
Read MoreLa vie chez soi change complètement si on peut activer différents services simplement, sans bouger, par commande vocale. Ces types d’invention du futur que l’on ne pouvait voir que dans les films de science-fiction sont sur le point de devenir réalité.
Read MoreHave you ever worn a shirt that feels cool in summer or underwear that warms you up in winter?Garments made of synthetic fibers feel cool, are absorbent and quick drying or have the function of retaining heat.
Read MoreLaundries are everywhere you look when you walk along the streets of Japan. One reason for their prevalence might be the Japanese seasons.
Read MoreDry cell batteries are essential to our lives today. People put them in TV remote controllers, flashlights and other electronic gadgets that are often used without thought in daily life.
Read MoreAutomated multistory parking facilities, which have machines automatically carrying cars to parking spaces, are quite a common sight in Japan.
Read MoreMany people in Japan suffer from hay fever and can be seen wearing masks when spring arrives. Face masks sold in Japan have an extremely tight weave, so dust and pollen particles cannot pass through them easily.
Read MoreThe 21st century has been lauded as “the era of the environment” as the world faces a host of problems such as global warming, as well as air and water pollution. As a consequence, there is a growing interest in Japan for new technologies that make use of sunlight.
Read MoreCar sharing, a membership system for the joint use of cars, is growing. The system is proving popular because you can use a car anytime you need one, and try out cars with automatic braking and other uniquely Japanese options that meet a broad spectrum of customer needs.
Read MoreIn Japan, you can drink delicious tap water safely anytime, anywhere.
Read MoreJapanese convenience store companies are now working to make low-cost stores while reducing their impact on the environment by utilizing natural energy.
Read MoreJapanese stationary continue to evolve daily, aiming for the ultimate experience.
Read MoreIn Japan, high capacity communication and plant factory using LED lighting has reached the stage of practical use.
Read MoreThe latest models of electronic paper developed by Japanese manufactures are able to activate company meetings and transform school lectures into on-the-spot workshop in which all students can participate.
Read MoreJapanese manufacturers of household appliances are bringing out new handyelectronic beauty products which allow us to meticulously groom the whole body, including skin, eyes and scalp.
Read MoreAttention is focused on initiatives promoted by Japanese companies and research institutes that aim to develop algae as a resource, amid concerns over depleting energy resources such as oil and food crises.
Read MoreIn Japan, the technological developments in energy harvesting (environmental generation) that convert the faint energies from heat and vibration occurring in daily life into electricity are in progress.
Read MoreBiometric authentication technology, using vein patterns of the hand or finger, becomes the center of public attention as the most important technology of personal identification among the information protection measures.
Read MoreAdvanced new high technology has been introduced to demolish high-rise buildings in Japan. High-tech demolition systems feature safety, energy conservation and environmental protection, and even visually beautiful.
Read MoreA world-class underground discharge channel has been constructed to protect residents from flood by using the very best of Japan's state-of-the-art civil engineering technology on the outskirts of Tokyo, the capital of Japan.
Read MoreHera-shibori, or metal spinning, is a metal sheet-processing technique requiring exquisite manual work. Permitting higher degrees of precision than those made by state-of-the-art processing machines, it is indispensable for the manufacture of some products such as rocket nose cones and dish antennas.
Read MoreJapan has been doing extensive research on water-recycling and reuse technologies. "Water Plaza Kitakyushu" is one of Japan’s largest facilities aimed dealing with global water problems.
Read MoreHead-mounted displays (HMD) have been evolving in Japan. When an HMD is worn like a pair of goggles, it shows spectacular video images right in front of the wearer's eyes. Japanese manufacturers have developed various HMD video entertainment systems with breathtaking 3D images, taking advantage of LCD panels and CG technology in which they excel.
Read MoreIn Japan, the development of next-generation cars is focusing on safety systems aimed at avoiding a collision itself, utilizing a high-tech evolution in sophisticated automatic braking and driver-warning systems made possible with miniaturized cameras as well as advanced radar and image-processing technologies.
Read MoreHigh technology has been employed in nursing care in the aging society of Japan, including automatically controlled beds based on human engineering and nursing care robots, to help care receivers live more comfortably.
Read MoreJapan is coming up with innovative housing "with a zero energy bill," counting on natural power, like solar energy and geothermal heat.
Read MoreTechnological advances in the traditional weaving and knitting industry have revolutionized the creation of modern-day cloth and fabric, helping to generate an array of astonishing new designs, composition and quality.
Read MoreWhen people consider odor, they have few pleasant thoughts. But in Japan today, scientists are conducting advanced research into the amazing benefits of using odor to prevent danger and detect disease.
Read MoreUsed from ancient times in Japan, fermented foods provide an abundance of benefits, and it is not just their health and preservation attributes—they have become a core aspect of the subtlety, savoriness and depth of Japanese cuisine.
Read MoreJapanese cell phone and smartphone users will soon be able to talk freely with people who don't speak a word of Japanese. The new phones use amazing new technologies to translate spoken conversations in real time. Good bye, language barrier!
Read MoreJapan's K supercomputer is now the world's fastest, carrying out calculations at over 10 petaflops and opening up many new possibilities for advanced research and simulations.
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