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Japan building railgun-armed destroyers with help from the US

Japan is taking a significant leap in naval warfare technology, teaming up with the United States to build a new class of Aegis-enabled destroyers. The ships are expected to be armed with advanced ...
Fast Company

Japan is building a giant, underground conveyor belt to transport all the stuff people buy

The Japanese Transport and Tourism Ministry has a crazy idea to increase logistics efficiency, reduce road traffic, and avoid the increasingly dramatic labor shortage crisis the Asian nation is ...
Business Wire

Nakagawa Juken: Sustainable Initiatives for Japan's Traditional “Kominka” Houses

KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nakagawa Juken Co., Ltd.: An initiative to preserve traditional Japanese building methods for future generations and build a sustainable future will be developed for ...
Los Angeles Times

To deter tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mt. Fuji

FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan — The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mt. Fuji, the town on Tuesday ...
Business Wire

Nakagawa Juken: Sustainable Initiatives for Japan's Traditional “Kominka” Houses

- Revitalizing, Selling, Managing, and Preserving Kyoto's Traditional “Kominka” houses through Comprehensive Services - KYOTO, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nakagawa Juken Co., Ltd.: An initiative to ...