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Could you still call our society diverse, if everything is reduced to self-responsibility?

Recent years have seen extensive media coverage of bullying, power harassment, and sexual harassment in Japan. One of the many factors invol ...

Humanoid robots can save mankind!!

Recently, the development of humanoid robots, so-called humanoids, has been gaining attention. A biped robot was once much talked about. But ...

Knowing the price of fine arts helps increase the level of national culture!?

In recent years, the inheritance tax has been gaining attention from the aspect of economic disparity adjustment. An inheritance tax has bee ...

Physical exercise extends the healthspan of not only the body but also the brain

Today, Japan has one of the longest life expectancies in the world. A study shows that half of those born in 2007 will live to age 107. Long ...

Expand the uses of the next-generation structure material CFRP, which is light, strong, and rustless!

Carbon fibers are used for sporting goods and known to be light and strong. In recent years, they have been used as carbon-fiber reinforced ...

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Distinguished Professor Emeritus, SUGIHARA Kokichi was introduced on NHK WORLD- Japan, DESIGN TALKS plus

[The page has been expired.] Designs have long used optical illusions and tricks, but new creators are putting them front and center to educ ...

There are effective support programs preventing people from reattempting suicide

According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), Japan has the highest suicide rate among seven major developed nations. Suic ...

Glocalization: an intriguing blend of globalization and localization

The importance of “glocalization” in corporate international business has been emphasized for some time. But the concept is rather elusive. ...

Will shorter working hours for doctors lead to better health care?

Recent years have seen growing efforts to rectify the notorious practice of working long hours in Japan. Yet the Japanese government exclude ...