Media Coverages & Press Releases
Media Coverages
Dr. Homei Miyashita Laboratory was introduced on REUTERS, “Japan researchers develop electric chopsticks to enhance salty taste”
April 21, 2022
Japanese researchers have developed computerised chopsticks that enhance salty tastes, potentially helping those who need to reduce sodium i ...
Press Releases
A World First! Research Confirms Perceived Taste Change Via Electric Stimulation, Leading to Development of ‘Taste-Adjusting Chopsticks’
April 21, 2022
The Meiji University Dr. Homei Miyashita Laboratory of the Department of Frontier Media Science, School of Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sc ...
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New videos are released at “Incredible Senseis at Meiji University,” a video series showcasing Meiji’s world-class research
April 12, 2022
Meiji University creates a series of promotional videos, “Incredible Senseis at Meiji University,” and a landing page to tell the world abou ...
Media Coverages
Professor MORINAGA Yuki was introduced on NHK WORLD-Japan, Science View, “Special Episode: Lessons from Minamata Disease”
February 10, 2022
From the 1950s to the 1960s, Minamata Bay in Kumamoto Prefecture, located in the western part of Japan, was contaminated with organic mercur ...
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Professor NOZAWA Chie was introduced on Discuss Japan — Japan Foreign Policy Forum, “Land and Homes and the Japanese: The issue of vacant houses and land with unknown owners today—What progress with preparations for closing houses?”
January 28, 2022
For many years, the dream of owning a plot of land and a home has characterized the Japanese. Nonetheless, we are now faced with a strange s ...
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Professor MIYASHITA Homei was introduced on REUTERS, “Tasty TV: Japanese professor creates flavourful screen”
January 14, 2022
A Japanese professor has developed a prototype lickable TV screen that can imitate food flavours, another step towards creating a multi-sens ...
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Professor IDA Masamichi, School of Political Science and Economics, commented on KYODO NEWS on Sep. 29, 2021, “FOCUS: Kishida’s longevity as PM hinges on Nov. general election”
October 5, 2021
Fumio Kishida will not have much time to bask in his victory in the race for leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and, hence, t ...
Press Releases
Autophagy: The Unlikely Hero that Balances Zinc and Iron in Plants
August 18, 2021
Researchers highlight a novel function of autophagy in restoring zinc and iron balance in plants under nutrient stress conditions.
Press Releases
Songbirds like it sweet: Songbird ancestors evolved a new way to taste sugar
July 12, 2021
Humans can easily identify sweet-tasting foods – and with pleasure. However, many carnivorous animals lack this ability, and whether birds, ...