Hideo Itokawa was a leading aeronautical and rocket engineer. But it wasn't always smooth sailing. Failures are part and parcel of any worthwhile endeavor.
Innovative companies tackling sustainable water, upcycling, and other sustainability challenges featured their latest products at the City-Tech.Tokyo event.
Japan is a treasure trove of scientific research but needs to raise its international profile, says Japan's leading chemist Kazuhito Hashimoto.
JAXA should make the recruitment intervals for new astronauts in its manned space exploration program shorter and more regular.
Upcycling is a common thread among projects chosen for the Osaka Expo, like benches made from used clothes and bio-toilets that turn sewage into fertilizer.
Researchers from two Japanese universities believe that, when used correctly, esports can improve our cognition and concentration.
The author provides insightful analysis regarding Japan's approach to immigration, refugees, and foreign workers, which he describes as "restrictive."
Minority Shareholders, Chapter 6 of Shin Ushijima's novel pulls us into the life stories of the people behind this modern-day drama of family-owned companies.
We have seen COVID-19 gradually weaken in Japan over time. It is now time to move into a new and healthy future, without the pandemic-fueled burden...
Code Chrysalis co-CEO Yan Fan is leading by example, pulling women into the world of technology and empowering them to make a difference in society.
Hoshino's discovery has opened up new avenues for cancer treatment. Her outreach to young women will also multiply the value of future scientific research.
Hannan City and Kansai Airports are partnering up to bring back vitality to eelgrass and other CO2-absorbing seaweeds in the 'sea forest' of Osaka Bay.