
Signs...your mind is tricking you
A train operator gets creative using optical illusions in a bid to enhance station safety.
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Panasonic unveils robotic assist arm
Panasonic unveils a robotic arm that can assist human labor.
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Contraception by smartphone
Birth control and medical prescription may be getting a boost from technology.
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Epsilon-4 rocket releases 7 satellites
Japan's space agency JAXA places seven satellites in orbit from its Epsilon-4 rocket.
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Autonomous tractor aims to ease farmers' burden
A self-driving tractor is among new technology Japan is developing to assist its aging farmers.
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Boeing to use Japanese firms in electric plane project
Boeing and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry have a new agreement on developing electric planes.
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CES launches with focus on autonomous vehicles
Japanese automakers are showing off the latest self-driving high-tech at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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Hayabusa touchdown set for February
Japan's space probe Hayabusa 2 will attempt its first landing on asteroid Ryugu between February 18th and 24th.
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Traffic rules revised for autonomous cars
Japan's Police Agency finalizes a revised road traffic law to make autonomous driving possible in the near future.
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