Tokyo, Japan – June 21, 2025 – Researchers at Japan’s RIKEN National Research and Development Agency, in partnership with Fujitsu, have developed a superconducting quantum computer featuring 256 qubits, marking it as one of the world’s largest-class systems of its kind. The achievement, announced on June 20, 2025, represents a significant step forward in Japan’s quantum … [Read more...] about Japan Unveils World’s Largest-Class Superconducting Quantum Computer with 256 Qubits
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Nankai Trough Megaquake Could Damage ¥1,466 Trillion in Economic Losses, Engineers Warn
A megaquake along the Nankai Trough could lead to ¥1,466 trillion (approximately $10 trillion) in economic damages over a 22-year recovery period, according to a revised estimate by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers released on June 11, 2025. This figure reflects a 4% increase from the 2018 estimate of ¥1,410 trillion, attributed to updated economic data and expanded flood … [Read more...] about Nankai Trough Megaquake Could Damage ¥1,466 Trillion in Economic Losses, Engineers Warn
Kyoto University and Towa Begin Final-Stage Trial for Alzheimer’s Drug
Kyoto University’s Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA) and Towa Pharmaceutical Co. have initiated the final phase of clinical trials in May 2025 for a potential Alzheimer’s disease treatment using a repurposed medication, according to a recent announcement. The research began in 2017 when CiRA scientists, using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell experiments, … [Read more...] about Kyoto University and Towa Begin Final-Stage Trial for Alzheimer’s Drug
Japan developed the “Explosive-Speed Boiling Cooker,” a pot that boils water in just over two minutes
Moka, Tochigi Prefecture, June 10, 2025 – A small metalworking factory in Moka, Tochigi Prefecture, has developed a high-performance cooking pot that has captured the attention of Japan’s growing outdoor recreation community. Named the “Explosive-Speed Boiling Cooker,” the pot, produced by Tamura Koki, can boil 600 milliliters of water in just over two minutes, compared to … [Read more...] about Japan developed the “Explosive-Speed Boiling Cooker,” a pot that boils water in just over two minutes
Japan’s AI-Powered Drones Are Revolutionizing Reforestation 10x Faster
In the heart of Japan’s ancient forests, where Shinto spirits are said to reside in towering cedars and whispering pines, a modern marvel is taking flight. Autonomous drones, equipped with cutting-edge artificial intelligence, are soaring over scarred landscapes, planting seeds at a pace that outstrips human efforts tenfold. For foreign residents in Japan and travelers … [Read more...] about Japan’s AI-Powered Drones Are Revolutionizing Reforestation 10x Faster