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Weekly Newsletter Tim Romero Disrupting Japan Podcast Pacific Bridge Media & Consulting

🚻✨ Have you ever thought public toilets are dirty or uncomfortable? ✨🚻 Think again! Tokyo's Shibuya district has transformed this everyday necessity into something extraordinary with the Tokyo Toilet Project. Since 2018, 17 public restrooms have been reimagined as architectural masterpieces by renowned designers like Kengo Kuma and Shigeru Ban, blending cutting-edge technology, design, and inclusivity. These toilets offer more than just functionality—they’re accessible, hygienic, and comfortable for everyone. From high-tech glass walls to serene "toilet villages," this project is changing the way we view public spaces. It's even caught the global spotlight, thanks to the film Perfect Days! 🌏🚻 Explore how Tokyo is turning restrooms into works of art. 🙌 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g7A2Dq3m #TokyoToilet #UrbanInnovation #PublicDesign #Shibuya #Architecture #Inclusivity #Japan #FutureOfDesign

Weekly Newsletter Tim Romero Disrupting Japan Podcast The Nippon Foundation

If you’re a fan of sake, now’s the time to celebrate! On December 4th, Japan’s sake brewing tradition was officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. 🙌 Despite challenges like shrinking domestic sales and climate impacts on rice crops, this global recognition is a huge win for sake — and it’s opening doors for even more international fans to discover this delicious art. 🌏🍶 Brewers are getting creative with sparkling sake, sake tourism, and all sorts of exciting innovations to capture your taste buds. With booming demand in China and the U.S., sake’s global moment has arrived. 🥂✨ So, if you haven’t already, now’s the time to dive into Japan’s rich brewing tradition. Trust us, you won’t want to miss out! 🍶🔥 For more information, find the article here: https://lnkd.in/gm4hAG9A

🚜🍓 Revolutionizing Agriculture: Speed-Breeding for the Future of Japanese Fruits! 🌱✨ Tokyo-based startup Culta is transforming the agricultural landscape with cutting-edge speed-breeding technology, reducing the time it takes to develop new crop varieties from 10 years to just 2! 🌾🔬 Focusing on strawberries, Culta's innovation allows farmers to adapt to climate change, grow year-round, and continue producing premium "Japan-brand" fruits both locally and abroad. 🌍💡 With plans to expand to melons, grapes, and even coffee, Culta is paving the way for sustainable agriculture worldwide. 🌿 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAX_-tqa #Culta #AgTech #Innovation #SpeedBreeding #JapaneseFruits #Sustainability #ClimateChange #AgricultureRevolution

Weekly Newsletter Tim Romero, Disrupting Japan Podcast, Startup Island TAIWAN

🤖✨ Walking Again with the Help of HAL Imagine a future where advanced tech helps people walk again after spinal injuries or diseases like ALS. That future is now, thanks to Cyberdyne’s Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL)! This wearable robot suit uses brain signals to assist mobility, helping patients regain motor function and even jog again after severe injuries. HAL is transforming lives worldwide—from car crash survivors to legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, who used HAL to recover from spinal damage. Beyond HAL, Cyberdyne is building a techno-peer support society with groundbreaking initiatives like startup mentorship, global innovation funding, and futuristic medical complexes in Japan and Malaysia. 🌍 Cyberdyne’s vision? To ensure no one is left behind in the tech revolution.    Learn more: //https://lnkd.in/djeZ9wXi

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(English follows Japanese) 📻 今晩のラジオ放送のお知らせ！🚚 今夜8時、J-STORIESの編集長・前田利継(Toshi Maeda)がJ-WAVE 81.3FMの「JAM THE PLANET」に出演します！🌟 番組では、ウズベキスタン出身の起業家が日本の物流業界にもたらす革新的な解決策についてお話しします。ドライバー不足と輸送遅延の深刻化が懸念される「物流2024年問題」に若手起業家が挑んでいます。AI技術を活用したアプローチは、日本の物流の未来を大きく変える可能性を秘めています！🚛💡 お聞き逃しなく！面白い話が盛りだくさんです！📻🎧 👉 ライブ配信はこちらから: https://lnkd.in/gWJ5re78 関連する記事: https://lnkd.in/eWN92FnR XXX 📻 Tune in Tonight! 🚚 Tonight at 8 PM, our Executive Editor, Toshi Maeda, will be featured on J-WAVE 81.3FM during the JAM THE PLANET radio show! 🌟 He’ll be talking about the innovative solutions an Uzbek entrepreneur is bringing to Japan’s logistics sector, tackling the 2024 Problem caused by labor shortages and inefficiencies in freight transport. 🚛💡 This tech-driven approach aims to improve Japan’s logistics efficiency and could be a game-changer for the entire industry! Don’t miss this exciting discussion! 📻🎧 👉 Tune in live here: https://lnkd.in/gWJ5re78 Related article: https://lnkd.in/ezKSfJj7