New technology
For the first time in the world, a large automatic ferry runs 240km in the Sea of Japan
The 222m-long Soleil ferry reached a maximum speed of 48km/h when testing autonomously on the Iyonada sea, even performing the docking itself.
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Science invention
The invention of the 'train pusher' and the reason why trains in Japan exceed 200% of capacity
Although there are many bad sides, but it is undeniable that the way 'cramming' helps significantly increase the operating capacity of electric trains, especially in den…
Archeology
400 year old prototype of ninja weapon discovered
Experts found many flat stones with sharp edges and clay balls that are likely to be precursors of later ninja weapons.
Funny corner
Strange earthquake-proof tower with toothpicks in Japan
A technical university in Japan is famous for its unique contest to build earthquake-resistant toothpick towers.
Photo library
How are traditional Japanese umbrellas passed down for thousands of years?
A Japanese umbrella (wagasa) is a traditional type of oil-paper umbrella, made using ancient methods thousands of years old. Umbrellas are also an important part of kabu…
Life
How artistic was the Japanese who used to deliver food by bicycle?
Impressive photos taken on the streets of Tokyo in the mid-20th century show that the Japanese had a very unique way of delivering food long before services like Swiggy,…
New technology
The magic fork that can change the taste of food
The fork can make fried chicken pieces, steaks become richer.
Space science
Japanese ship brought back to Earth 'dark matter' containing the germ of life?
A type of dark matter that is very dark despite being illuminated by light, porous and has properties similar to clay recently brought back from Ryugu, the celestial bod…
New technology
Japan develops TV screen to help users taste food
A Japanese professor has developed a TV that allows users to touch the screen with their tongue to taste the food. This is a new breakthrough in multi-sensory experience.
Environment
The Japanese way of catching high-value fish: Unusual, like a swordplay movie!
A very unique style of catching fish with fishing tools that very few people have ever seen.
Funny corner
The farmer refused 40 billion in compensation to grow vegetables in the middle of the airport
Refusing a 'huge' compensation, the farmer is still determined to fight to keep his organic farm in the middle of Japan's second largest airport for more than two decades
Science invention
The Japanese have another interesting invention: Masks made from melon bread
This interesting mask of the Japanese can be eaten like regular cakes.
Science invention
'Rice baby' - a humanistic invention of the Japanese suddenly became famous again thanks to Covid-19
In fact, Dakigokochi (
Life
Why do Japanese people live long after having cancer?
The Japanese do not use spices of chemical origin, limited canning so they are able to cope with dangerous diseases.
New technology
Japan has the world's fastest supercomputer for the first time
Not only dominating the processing speed, Fugaku supercomputer also occupies the top positions in 3 categories of applications in industry, applications of artificial in…