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Japan turns footsteps into electricity: how it’s done

Japan, globally recognized for its leadership in technological innovation, is once again setting trends with the implementation of piezoelectric floors in public spaces. This technology allows transforming footsteps into electricity, turning the daily pedestrian traffic into a source of...

Manure is considered a new source of clean energy in Japan.

What used to be a problematic waste is now transformed into a source of clean energy. Researchers in Japan have developed an innovative technology to obtain green hydrogen from cow manure, a solution that not only reduces livestock pollution...

Design house in Japan that produces almost double the energy it needs.

Florian Busch Architects has completed the "House W". It is a wooden structure house located in Nakafurano, Hokkaido, Japan, inspired by the region's ancient barns. Designed for a family living in an environment with extreme climates—cold snowy winters and warm...

Amazing: in this Japanese beach snow, sand, and sea come together

In the world, there are undoubtedly sites with breathtaking natural landscapes. An example is a **beach in Japan**, where snow, sand, and sea come together. This beach is located in **Hokkaido region**, and an iconic image of the place went...

Japan launches the first motorcycle powered by water particles.

The future of sustainable transport continues to advance, and Japan has taken a significant step with the creation of the first motorcycle powered by water particles, an innovation that marks a before and after in decarbonization. This approach, which seeks...

Worst forest fire in half a century hits Japan

On Tuesday, firefighters were battling the worst forest fire in five decades in Japan, resulting in a fatality and forcing the evacuation of nearly 4,000 residents. "At the moment, there are no signs that the fire is under control," a...

Japan aims to reduce emissions by 60% by 2035.

Japan has committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 60% compared to 2013 levels by the year 2035, as reported by the Ministry of the Environment. Furthermore, the country aims to reduce emissions by 73% by fiscal year 2040,...

Japan innovates with a reactor that produces unlimited hydrogen.

In various countries, research is being conducted on the real possibility of generating energy from sources unrelated to oil and its derivatives. This led Japan to develop a reactor that produces unlimited hydrogen, and the best part is that...

This is how the cleaning brigade that protects deer in Japan works.

The actions of a cleaning brigade that protects deer in Japan are attracting all the attention in a park in the city of Nara. The ancient medieval capital of the Japanese country also houses very special caretakers. It is a...

Japan launches toilet paper made from recycled diapers: a sustainable innovation

Japan has implemented an innovative solution for waste disposal, with the production of the world's first toilet paper made from recycled disposable diapers. The project, called Shibushi Osaki Roll, is the result of collaboration between the Japanese cities of Shibushi...

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Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity, a date that reminds us of the need for harmony and sustainable development.

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