Japan In The New Decade

Japan Takes the Lead in Collaboration on the Global Energy Transition

As the urgency for climate action intensifies, Japan has embarked on an ambitious mission to build a virtuous cycle of economic growth and decarbonization. In doing so, it will work strategically to establish international frameworks to practically address the many challenges involved, against a backdrop of both cooperation and economic competition.

Published 2022.10.14

Japan and keeping to the 1.5°C temperature rise limit

1.5C, the limit to the rise in global temperatures that must be kept to in order to avoid the worst effects of climate change. Japan has set out bold plans to both undertake ground-breaking projects and promote comprehensive international cooperation to accelerate the shift to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and so help limit the rise in global temperatures.

Published 2022.10.24

Japan harnesses offshore wind to power the future

Japan’s regional islands are powering ahead with a floating offshore wind turbine farm that will help move Japan towards a carbon neutral future.

Published 2021.03.01

Fukushima’s future built on green energy

A town in Fukushima is rebuilding and becoming more resilient after a decade from the Great East Japan Earthquake. By accelerating its green energy initiative, they are demonstrating Japan’s ambitious campaign to achieve a decarbonized society.

Published 2021.03.09

World-leading Japanese non-touch technology helps keep us safe

The global interest in no-touch technology soared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Japan's early innovations are ready to bring about a safer and more hygienic user interface.

Published 2021.02.11

Beyond 5G: Japan’s Collaborative Approach to Next-Gen Networks

Discover how Japan is taking the lead to develop 6G, next-gen connectivity networks.

Published 2022.03.10

Second Lives for EV Batteries

As leaders in electric vehicles (EV) and battery technology, Japanese companies are leading the way to repurpose and recycle old, first-gen EV batteries.

Published 2019.11.07

Intelligent Regeneration In Japan

Regenerative medicine is set to revolutionize medical treatments and Japan’s breakthroughs in stem cell research help to give patients access to regenerative treatments.

Published 2019.12.13

Smarter Tech for ‘Super-efficient’ Smarter Cities in Japan

Japan's 'smarter' technologies narrow the gaps between cities and local regions in digitalization.

Published 2021.11.26

Digital Transformation In Regional Japan

Japan revitalises rural areas through public-private partnerships in digital transformation.

Published 2022.02.24

The Power of Local 5G. To Revitalize Regional Areas

Japan is building small, closed, secure and stable local 5G networks to transform its rural regions.

Published 2022.02.24

Forward Together Japan`s Inclusive Society

Japanese companies have given disabled employees equal opportunities to excel in their work, with scientific and technological developments making it easier to embrace inclusivity in Japanese workplaces.

Published 2020.07.22

Japan The Silver Lining In A Greying Society

Japan is not only a country with a long life expectancy, but it is also a country with a large number of healthy elderly people, who are active and contributing to society, all thanks to a great healthcare, social, science and technology infrastructure.

Published 2020.08.11