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HPG: New Breakthrough in Virus Inactivation with Green Tea Catechin (EGCg)

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HPG Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) has successfully developed a water-soluble formulation technology of highly concentrated catechin EGCg (Epigallocatechin gallate) with excellent storage stability and initiated procedures for a patent application for the technology to stabilize the product at a high concentration in aqueous solution. Green tea catechin EGCg has inactivating effects against viruses. However, it … Continued

National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo Launches “Let’s Talk Art! Online,” Conversational Program in English, from February 2022

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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) in Japan launched “Let’s Talk Art! Online,” an online conversational program in English, on February 2, 2022. Applications are accepted through Viator. Unlike guided tours where people only listen to explanations of art pieces, “Let’s Talk Art!” is an experiential program in which participants interact with each … Continued

Jiangsu launched 5 tourist routes to explore winter in Charm of Jiangsu

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In January 2022, with the coming of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Jiangsu has launched 5 tourist routes with Jiangnan characteristics during the period of the Spring Festival. Here, people can find the perfect experience between winter sports, hot springs, beautiful scenery, food and folk customs. Jiangsu welcomes the world tourists to feel the Charm of … Continued

Buddhist Leader’s Annual Peace Proposal Stresses Human Dignity and Nuclear Disarmament

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Buddhist philosopher and peacebuilder Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI), issued his 40th annual peace proposal on January 26, 2022. Titled “Transforming Human History: The Light of Peace and Dignity,” it offers concrete ideas for tackling the climate crisis and achieving inclusive education and nuclear disarmament. Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, former UN … Continued

Five tourist routes are launched to explore winter in Charm of Jiangsu

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With the coming of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Jiangsu has launched 5 tourist routes with Jiangnan characteristics during the period of the Spring Festival. Here, people can find the perfect experience between winter sports, hot springs, beautiful scenery, food and folk customs. Jiangsu welcomes the world tourists to feel the Charm of Jiangsu in winter … Continued

2022 Japan Prize Laureates Announced

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The Japan Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2022 Japan prize on January 25. Prof. Katalin Kariko (Hungary/USA) and Prof. Drew Weissman (USA) are co-winners of the Japan Prize in the field of “Materials and Production,” and Prof. Christopher Field (USA) has been awarded the Japan Prize in the field of “Biological Production, Ecology/Environment.” … Continued

TAKUMI ROAD Promotional Activities Executive Committee Opens Website, Uploads Video to Show Master Craftsmen’s World along TAKUMI ROAD

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The TAKUMI ROAD promotional activities executive committee opened a website and uploaded a video on January 21 to introduce towns along the TAKUMI ROAD, where traditional Japanese craftsmanship has taken root. Through the website and the video, viewers can take a virtual trip to Tsubame and Sanjo in Niigata Prefecture, Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture and … Continued

Aucnet Joins Global Mobility Blockchain Standardization Consortium “MOBI”

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Aucnet Inc. (hereinafter “Aucnet”), based in Tokyo, Japan, announced that it has joined the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (hereinafter “MOBI”) headquartered in Los Angeles in the U.S. state of California, a global nonprofit consortium that develops blockchain-based technologies and standards for next-generation mobility. Through its participation in MOBI, Aucnet seeks to contribute to a sustainable … Continued

Nippon Express (Belgium) Acquires GDP Certification for Facility in Brussels Airport’s Cargo Area

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Nippon Express (Belgium) N.V./S.A. (hereinafter “NX Belgium”), a company of the Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. Group, has obtained Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification, effective December 21, 2021, for air and ground forwarding operations, inclusive of inventory control, at a facility in the cargo area of Brussels Airport, evidencing its compliance with GDP standards for the … Continued