
Honda develops GPS-equipped shoes for the visually impaired
Auto manufacturer Honda develops a special navigation system for shoes for the visually impaired.
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Electric vehicle fast charging experiment on public road
Yokohama City experiments fast chargers of electric vehicles on public roads.
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Vaccination of Olympic-related staff kicks off in Ibaraki Prefecture
Officials vaccinate Olympic-related staff in Ibaraki Prefecture.
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Japanese drug maker considering ways to make Alzheimer's drug available for low-income earners
The joint-developer of a newly approved drug for Alzheimer's disease is considering ways to make the therapeutic availab...
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Medical workers receive beef bowl from the sky
Fast food chain Yoshinoya experiments delivering hot beef bowls using drones.
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Japan to examine FDA-approved Alzheimer's drug carefully
Health minister Tamura Norihisa says the Japanese government will carefully examine a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s dise...
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Robot to protect medical workers treating coronavirus patients
Researchers have developed a robot designed to protect medical workers who are treating coronavirus patients by enabling...
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Nissan ready to commit to carbon neutrality with new car
Nissan starts accepting preorders for its new electric car.
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UN Secretary-General calls for Japan to abolish coal-fired power plants
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for Japan to step up efforts to abolish coal-fired power plants.
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Vaccinations for Japan's Olympians begin
Coronavirus vaccinations for Japan’s Olympic team members begin at the National Training Center in Tokyo.
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