Transforming Surplus Rice into Bioplastic: Manufacturing Innovator - Kamiya Kazuhito
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January 18, 2023 • 28m

In Japan, rice consumption is falling, over 420,000 hectares of farmland lies unused, and a great volume of rice goes to waste. Ka...Read more

A New Lease of Life for Infirm Animals: Veterinary Prosthetics Pioneer - Shimada Akio
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January 25, 2023 • 28m

Around the world, cats, dogs, and other pets are an integral part of many families. But while improvements to diet and veterinary ...Read more

Better Health through Social Ties: Community Nursing Innovator - Yata Akiko
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February 15, 2023 • 28m

Against the backdrop of societal aging and isolation in Japan, Yata Akiko is a pioneer of community nursing. Rather than direct tr...Read more

Peace as a Life's Work: NPO Education Director - Yamaguchi Haruki
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February 22, 2023 • 28m

A year into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with the specter of global war a constant presence, young people in Japan are pursuing n...Read more

Connecting Textile Production Areas and Designers: Fashion Curator - Miyaura Shinya
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March 15, 2023 • 28m

Top European brands rate Japanese textiles highly but many workshops are closing down. Miyaura Shinya shares information on the in...Read more