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Japanese Government's Official E-magazine, "KIZUNA," Features G7 Summit 2023, Instrument ...

Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Mar. 29, 2023 /Kyodo JBN/ --
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Japanese Government's Official E-magazine, "KIZUNA," Features G7 Summit 2023, Instrument Inspection Automated by "Kosen" Startup, Unique Technology "BodySharing," and Spring Scenes

The latest issue of the Government of Japan's official e-magazine, "KIZUNA," features Hiroshima’s preparation for the G7 Summit in May; Japan’s kosen, or education institutions that train creative engineers; the unique technology of experience BodySharing; and beautiful photos of spring in Japan.

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- G7 Summit 2023 Welcomed by All Hiroshima
The Hiroshima governor talks of the enthusiasm for hosting the G7 Summit in a place symbolizing global peace.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2023/03/g7_summit_2023.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=03_2023

- Kosen Startup Automates Instrument Inspection
Kosen, Japan’s unique education institutions that train practical and creative engineers, produced the startup IntegrAI.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2023/03/kosen_startup.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=03_2023

- BodySharing: Transmitting the Experience of Proprioception
A Japanese researcher and entrepreneur is developing a technology that transmits deep sensations to realize the sharing of experiences.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2023/03/bodysharing_transmitting_the_experience.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=03_2023

- The Delights of Spring, the Blessings of Spring
Enjoy spring in Japan -- beautiful cherry blossoms in Miyajima, the fresh scent of new tea around Mt. Fuji, and the savor of edible wild plants.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2023/03/the_delights_of_spring.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=03_2023

About "KIZUNA"
Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world have the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, "KIZUNA" hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/index.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=3_2023

Shedding Light on Japanese Entrepreneurs and Reconstruction Stories about Great East Japan ...

Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Feb. 28, 2023 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan
Shedding Light on Japanese Entrepreneurs and Reconstruction Stories about Great East Japan Earthquake: Government of Japan’s Official E-magazine, "KIZUNA"

The latest issue of the Government of Japan's official e-magazine, "KIZUNA," features a young Japanese social entrepreneur and an AI-powered manga translation engine developed by a startup as well as a port town’s quick recovery from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake thanks to sustainable fishing and a new form of folk craft after the earthquake to reinvigorate the industry.

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- Breaking the Homelessness Cycle with Bike Sharing
A young Japanese social entrepreneur who launched an NPO in her teens reflects on how to find novel solutions for social issues.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2023/02/breaking_the_homelessness_cycle.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=02_2023

- The AI-Powered Manga Translation Service Sharing Beloved Titles with the World
Graduates from the University of Tokyo have developed an AI-powered manga translation system to send more titles out into the world.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2023/02/manga_translation_service.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=02_2023

- The Unknown Strong and Waste-Free Fishing Industry of Iwate
The secret of the sustainable fishing industry of Miyako, an Iwate Prefecture city that recovered from the Great East Japan Earthquake with exceptional speed, has been unveiled.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2023/02/unknown_strong_and_waste-free_fishing.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=02_2023

- Ukrainian Evacuee and Tsunami-Hit City Share Bond of Empathy
A Ukrainian evacuee who arrived in Miyagi Prefecture speaks about peace at a school devastated by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2023/02/ukrainian_evacuee_and_tsunami-hit_city.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=02_2023

About "KIZUNA"
Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world have the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, "KIZUNA" hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/index.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=2_2023

Japanese Government’s Official E-magazine, "KIZUNA," Features New Sides of Japan, Advancing ...

Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Feb. 8, 2023 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan
Japanese Government’s Official E-magazine, "KIZUNA," Features New Sides of Japan, Advancing Disaster Management and Reconstructing from Great East Japan Earthquake

"KIZUNA," the Government of Japan's official e-magazine, releases the latest issue: the budding drone industry in Fukushima Prefecture, Japanese efforts to promote disaster prevention and post-disaster management, and an artist exploring a new form of folk craft after the 2011 earthquake.

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- Drone Revolution is Taking Off from Fukushima
Fukushima is reconstructing from the Great East Japan Earthquake, aiming for sustainable development by supporting drone tech.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2023/01/drone_revolution_is_taking_off.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=01_2023

- The "Bosai" Spirit of Tohoku Promotes the Creation of a Better, Safer World
The World BOSAI Forum aims for disaster risk reduction, with a local perspective based on lessons from the 2011 disaster.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2023/01/promoting_the_bosai_spirit.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=01_2023

- An Artist Works to Protect and Reinvigorate the Craft of Fukushima Papier-Mache
A papier-mache painter in Fukushima has continued to pursue a new folk craft since the 2011 Tohoku earthquake.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2023/01/craft_of_fukushima_papier-mache.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=01_2023

About "KIZUNA"
Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world have the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, "KIZUNA" hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/index.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1_2023

Explore and Discover New Fields: Japanese Government's Official E-magazine, "KIZUNA"

Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Jan. 10, 2023 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan
The latest issue of the Government of Japan's official e-magazine, "KIZUNA," features an author who won the Hans Christian Andersen Award, a midwife working to upgrade the quality of childbirth care in Tanzania, a young violinist tackling social issues, and Japan’s scenic winter landscapes.

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- Finding Your Magic: A World-Renowned Author Reveals Her Secret
KADONO Eiko, the author of "Kiki’s Delivery Service" and winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, shares her philosophy.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/12/finding_your_magic.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=12_2022

- Midwifery Education Offers a Positive Childbirth Experience in Tanzania
A midwifery expert has been working to propagate the Japanese way of respectful childbirth care.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/12/positive_childbirth_experience.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=12_2022

- Embracing Music as an Indispensable Tool for Social Change
Graduating from Harvard College and The Juilliard School, a Japanese violinist uses her rare qualities to tackle social issues.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/12/embracing_music.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=12_2022

- Winter--A Chance to Discover a Never-Before-Seen Japan
Winter in Japan offers the breathtaking beauty of Kinkaku-ji (golden pavilion) in Kyoto, the intensity of the Namahage (ogre) New Year ritual, and the fun of touring around Lemon Island in Hiroshima.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/12/never-before-seen_japan.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=12_2022

About "KIZUNA"
Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world have the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, "KIZUNA" hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/index.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=12_2022

Five New Articles Presented by Japanese Government's Official E-magazine "KIZUNA" Highlight ...

Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Dec. 7, 2022 /Kyodo JBN/ --
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Five New Articles Presented by Japanese Government's Official E-magazine "KIZUNA" Highlight People and Companies That Continue to Rise to Challenges

The latest issue of the Government of Japan's official e-magazine, "KIZUNA," features female pioneers in various fields, a cosmetics giant leading women's empowerment, and a successful Japanese industrialist in the U.S.

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- Using Design Thinking to Cultivate Global STEAM Leaders
Experimental workshops combining the liberal arts with STEM education empower Japanese girls to break down social barriers.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/11/cultivate_global_steam_leaders.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=11_2022

- Discovering the Untold Stories of Evolution: One Woman's Challenge
A Japanese evolutionary biologist explains the fascination of unraveling the mysteries of life with cutting-edge science.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/11/untold_stories_of_evolution.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=11_2022

- How a Hiroshima Sake Brewer Revived Her Family's Brewery
A sake brewer in Hiroshima has created a new, world-class sake brand that reflects the local nature and culture of the region.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/11/hiroshima_sake_brewer.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=11_2022

- The Cosmetics Giant Championing Female Empowerment
Shiseido, a global company with a 150-year history and unique corporate culture, has become a pioneer in promoting gender equality.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/11/championing_female_empowerment.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=11_2022

- Successful Japanese Innovator Gives Back to America
Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita, founder and CEO of Quality Electrodynamics (QED) in Ohio, shares his philosophy that led him to success and respect in the U.S. community.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/11/japanese_innovator_gives_back_to_america.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=11_2022

About "KIZUNA"
Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world have the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, "KIZUNA" hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/index.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=10_2022

Japanese Government’s Official E-magazine "KIZUNA" Presents Three New Articles Featuring ...

Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Nov. 8, 2022 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan
Japanese Government’s Official E-magazine "KIZUNA" Presents Three New Articles Featuring Women’s Empowerment in Japan

The Government of Japan publishes new articles every month in an official e-magazine, "KIZUNA." The latest issue features Japan’s actions to realize gender equality and empower women, as well as new female pioneers in aerospace development and the femtech business.

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- Improving Women’s Status Creates an Empowered Society
Japan is promoting policy measures focused on women’s economic independence and men’s taking childcare leave.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/10/improving_womens_status.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=10_2022

- One Woman Launches Herself into Space Exploration in the New Era
A Paris Observatory researcher exploring the universe reflects on the appeal of lunar exploration and her new challenge.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/10/space_exploration_in_the_new_era.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=10_2022

- Finding New Value in Fukushima’s Dormant Resources
A female entrepreneur is making use of discarded local agricultural produce through efforts such as developing femtech products.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/10/finding_new_value_in_fukushima.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=10_2022

About "KIZUNA"
Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world have the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, "KIZUNA" hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/index.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=10_2022

Three New Articles Presenting Japanese Research Universities, Partnership with Africa and ...

Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Oct. 12, 2022 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan
Three New Articles Presenting Japanese Research Universities, Partnership with Africa and Autumnal Scenes: Japanese Government’s Official E-magazine "KIZUNA"

The Government of Japan publishes new articles every month in an official e-magazine, "KIZUNA." This month, the president of Keio University, one of Japan’s top private schools, and the promising young CEO of an AI startup discuss the role of world-class research universities in innovation, rural revitalization, and more. Other articles are about an international conference on Africa’s development and on splendid and tasty autumn in Japan.

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- Research Universities Seek to be Competitive and Collaborative
The president of Keio University and a promising CEO of an AI startup discuss what it takes to be a world-class research university.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/09/research_universities.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=09_2022

- Fostering a Sustainable Japan-Africa Partnership
At TICAD 8 in Tunisia, Japan announced that it will invest $30 billion to support Africa’s development.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/09/japan-africa_partnership.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=09_2022

- Colors and Savors of Autumn Reflect Japan
Autumn’s colors of graceful Himeji Castle and the mysterious Goshikinuma ponds are set off by the savor of fleshy oysters.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/09/colors_and_savors.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=09_2022

About "KIZUNA"
Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world has the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, "KIZUNA" hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/index.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=09_2022

Helping to Solve Climate Change Issue with Japanese Technology: Government Publication

Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Sep. 1, 2022 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan
The Government of Japan publishes new articles every month in an official e-magazine, "KIZUNA." This month’s articles feature climate change action, introducing advanced technologies and forest-conservation efforts toward achieving decarbonization. New articles published in late August are outlined below.

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- Hydrogen Power Generation for a Zero-Carbon World
With hydrogen one of the keys to achieving decarbonization, Japan’s technology is leading the future of hydrogen power generation.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/08/hydrogen_power_generation.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=08_2_2022

- Carbon-Negative Concrete: A Game Changer for a Sustainable Future
An innovative type of carbon dioxide-absorbing concrete is Japan’s carbon-recycling technology that could accelerate decarbonization.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/08/carbon-negative_concrete.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=08_2_2022

- Burning Garbage, but Reducing Greenhouse Gases
Japan’s technology that changes garbage into clean energy is now helping to drive decarbonization transition in Asia.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/08/burning_garbage.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=08_2_2022

- Harmony Between Forests and Communities Echoes in Tanzania
Yamaha Corporation’s challenge is to protect "musical sounds" by making a virtuous cycle of industrial progress and conservation of nature.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/08/forests_and_communities.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=08_2_2022

About "KIZUNA"
Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world has the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, "KIZUNA" hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/index.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=08_2_2022

New Articles for July Issue of "KIZUNA," Official E-magazine of Japanese Government

Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Aug. 3, 2022 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan
The Japanese government publishes new articles every month in an official e-magazine, "KIZUNA." New articles published in late July are outlined below.

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- Enabling the Next Generation to Lead in a VUCA World
A professor at Harvard Business School explains the qualities of globally minded human resources and Japan’s potential.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/07/enabling_the_next_generation.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=07_2022

- Combining STEAM Education with Playful Exploration
A gold medalist at the International Mathematical Olympiad fascinated with jazz piano talks about the significance of STEAM education.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/07/combining_steam_education.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=07_2022

- Boosting Recurrent Education that Builds the Future
An actor who entered university in her mid-40s while continuing her career talks about the significance and joys of recurrent education.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/07/boosting_recurrent_education.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=07_2022

- Investing in People for a New Form of Capitalism
The grand design and action plan of Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio's "new form of capitalism" emphasizes investments in people.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/07/investing_in_people.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=07_2022

About "KIZUNA"
Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world has the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, "KIZUNA" hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/index.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=07_2022

New Articles for June Issue of "KIZUNA," Official E-magazine of Japanese Government

Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, July 6, 2022 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan
The Japanese government publishes new articles every month in an official e-magazine, "KIZUNA." New articles published in late June are outlined below.

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- Toward TICAD VIII: Raising Awareness of the Africa-Japan Link
Japanese singer MISIA, the honorary ambassador for the last Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), talks about her aid work.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/06/toward_ticad_viii.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=06_2022

- Japan-Tunisia Academic Exchanges Sow Seeds of Business
At a technology park in Tunisia opened with Japan’s support, joint research into bioresources is creating added value.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/06/japan-tunisia_academic_exchanges.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=06_2022

- Coolness and Sweetness of Japanese Summer
The secret to enjoying summer in Japan such as elegant green curtains of morning glory and summer treats like juicy white peaches.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/06/coolness_and_sweetness.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=06_2022

- Sado Island Gold Mines: A Precious Heritage for Japan and the World
With outstanding universal value, Sado Island Gold Mines are anticipated to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/06/sado_island_gold_mines.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=06_2022

- Integrated Innovation Strategy 2022: Making Great Strides Toward Society 5.0
The three pillars of Japan’s strategy to achieve economic growth and solve social issues by making full use of advanced technologies.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/06/integrated_innovation_strategy.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=06_2022

About "KIZUNA"
Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world has the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, "KIZUNA" hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/index.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=06_2022

New Articles for May Issue of "KIZUNA," Official E-magazine of Japanese Government

Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, June 3, 2022 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan
The Japanese government publishes new articles every month in an official e-magazine, "KIZUNA." Six new articles, published in May, are outlined below.

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- Japan Stands with Ukraine: Keeping Education Going for Students
In response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine, Japan is providing wide-ranging support for Ukraine. Here's one example from academia.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/05/japan_stands_with_ukraine.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=05_2022

- 50th Reversion Anniversary: Okinawa's Sustainable Tourism Development and Beyond
Since its reversion to Japan from U.S. control, Okinawa has leveraged its local assets as remote islands for growth.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/05/50th_reversion_anniversary_of_okinawa.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=05_2022

- Touching the Cutting Edge of Quantum Technology in the Homeland of the Superconducting Qubit
A Japanese researcher who made a breakthrough in progress toward practical use of quantum computers talks about the technology's outlook.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/05/cutting_edge_of_quantum_technology.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=05_2022

- The Impact of AI: Anyone Can Be a Skilled Farmer
Japan is accelerating high-level social implementation of artificial intelligence -- such as AI-based agricultural pest diagnosis.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/05/anyone_can_be_a_skilled_farmer.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=05_2022

- Creating an Innovation Ecosystem in Okinawa
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University offers hands-on support to researchers and startups.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/05/innovation_ecosystem_in_okinawa.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=05_2022

- The Freedom of Reading a Visually Impaired Man Gained in Japan
Mohamed Omer Abdin, a visually impaired Sudanese man in Japan, has been making efforts to support the world's similarly afflicted.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/05/the_freedom_of_reading.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=05_2022

About "KIZUNA"
Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world has the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, "KIZUNA" hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/index.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=05_2022

New Articles for April Issue of “KIZUNA,” Official E-magazine of Japanese Government

Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Apr. 25, 2022 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Cabinet Public Affairs Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of Japan
The Japanese government publishes new articles every month in an official e-magazine, “KIZUNA.” Four new articles, published on April 19, are outlined below.

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- Making a Big Leap in Magnet Innovation
From electronic devices to electric vehicles and wind turbines, neodymium magnets have enhanced the performance of a wide range of products. The magnet’s inventor and developer, who won the world-prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, speaks about the driving forces that led to this breakthrough and the potential for upcoming innovation.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/04/magnet_innovation.html?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=PR&utm_campaign=04_2022

- The Day When Man-Made Shooting Stars Will Shine in the Sky
The startup ALE, which is pursuing the original idea of releasing man-made shooting stars into the night sky for the first time in the world, also aims for sustainable space development, using its unique technologies to solve such issues as space debris.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/04/man-made_shooting_stars.html?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=PR&utm_campaign=04_2022

- Go Together, Go Far: A Grand Space-Avatar Dream Fulfilled by Open Innovation
A vital part of the Japanese government’s growth strategy, fostering collaboration between the public, private, and academic sectors, is the space avatar project that a startup, a research institute, and a local government have teamed up to produce.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/04/a_grand_space-avatar_dream.html?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=PR&utm_campaign=04_2022

- Generating New Value in Africa, a Captivating Land
A Japanese woman, who manages a Japanese restaurant and supports organic agriculture in Uganda, is aiming to contribute to the development of Africa through business. Her source of energy is the positive attitude of Africans who see hope for the future.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/04/generating_new_value_in_africa.html?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=PR&utm_campaign=04_2022

About “KIZUNA”
Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world has the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, “KIZUNA” hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/index.html?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=PR&utm_campaign=04_2022