Expo 2005 Feature 6 | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
From March 25 to September 25, 2005, the 2005 World Exposition is taking place in the eastern hills of Nagoya, which is located in the center of Japan in Aichi Prefecture. Twenty-two countries in Southeast Asia and Oceania are holding their exhibits in the 12 pavilions of Global Common Six.

The Future Is Almost Here | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Less than six months remain until the opening of the 2005 World Exposition, Aichi, Japan, on March 25, 2005. The theme of this Expo, which is expected to draw some 15 million visitors from around the world to the Nagoya area in central Japan, is "Nature's Wisdom."

Roses Are Blue | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
It was announced on June 30 that Suntory and an Australian company, Florigene, had pulled off the feat of genetically engineering the world's first blue rose, something that had long been considered the holy grail of horticulturalists.

New Banknotes Combat Forgery | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
For the first time in 20 years, Japan rolled out a newly designed set of banknotes in November 2004.

Back to Basics | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Modern cell phones are a lot more than just phones. In addition to voice calls, they can be used to send e-mail, take photos and videos, navigate the Internet, and even conduct bank transactions. But not everyone is impressed with such a plethora of functions.

Expo 2005 Feature 1 | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
From March 25 to September 25, 2005, Aichi Prefecture will host the 2005 World Exposition under the theme of "Nature's Wisdom." Global Common Two is home to the countries of the Americas.

Expo 2005 Feature 2 | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
From March 25 to September 25, 2005, Aichi Prefecture will be the site of the 2005 World Exposition, which will be held under the theme of "Nature's Wisdom." Global Common Three is home to countries located in Europe and the Mediterranean.

Fish-Farming Breakthrough | Science and Technology | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The technology of fish farming, a practice that offers advantages in terms of food safety and conservation, is advancing rapidly.

Planetariums - Hi-tech - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Experience the amazing sights at two of Japan's planetariums, which make visitors feel as if they are in outer space looking at the millions of beautiful stars and galaxies.

Plastic from Plants | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Plastics made using the resin of corn and other plants are seeing a rapid increase in demand.

A Japanese Journey to the Stars 2 - What's Cool - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Japan has more large-scale planetariums than any other country in the world. In recent years, several Japanese planetariums have introduced cutting-edge equipment and unveiled exciting new programs that allow visitors to enjoy more realistic shows than ever before.

Unraveling the Riddles of the Deep | Sci-tech | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Regenerative Medicine Moves A Step Closer | Sci-tech | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
In a breakthrough that was hailed around the world, a team led by Professor Yamanaka Shinya of the Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences at Kyoto University has successfully developed induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells), which have almost the same abilities as embryonic stem cells, from human skin cells.

"Element Girls" Bring Chemistry to Life | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Decoding the Blueprint of Life - Monthly News - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
This article reports on the achievements of Japanese high school students who succeeded in decoding the DNA of the giant salamander.

"Element Girls" Bring Chemistry to Life | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
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Plant Hospital Accepting Patients! - Hi-tech - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Kids Web Japan Kids Web Japan Hi-tech Plant Hospital Accepting Patients! Welcome to the Plant Hospital! Phytoplasma: Solving One of the Mysteries of How Plant Diseases Spread Plants get sick, too. Ho

Japan's Super Egg Machine 2 - Hi-tech - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
In Japan, lots of people like to eat a raw egg with breakfast. Advanced machines are used to make sure that the eggs are safe to eat. The latest machines can process up to 33 eggs in just one second!

Shirakawa - Monthly News - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on October 12 announced the awarding of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry to Hideki Shirakawa of Japan and two Americans for their "revolutionary discovery" that plastic can be made electrically conductive.

Mars - Monthly News - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Anyone who's ever dreamed of traveling to other planets can now do perhaps the next best thing: have an inscription of your name make the journey for you.