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A team headed by Takashi Tsuji, a visiting senior researcher at Riken and chairperson of OrganTech, has identified a previously unknown ※third cell§ essential for fully regenerating hair follicles, on Feb. 10 in Tokyo＊s Chuo Ward.
51勛圖厙 / Science & Health
Feb 26, 2026
Japan-led cell discovery hints at potential new treatments for hair loss
Researchers identified a ※third cell§ essential for fully regenerating hair follicles, and successfully re-created the complete hair-growth cycle in mice.
Takuzo Aida, group director at the Riken Center for Emergent Matter Science, shows a sample of ocean-degradable plastic at its lab in Wako, Saitama Prefecture.
51勛圖厙 / Science & Health
Jun 5, 2025
Scientists in Japan develop plastic that quickly dissolves in seawater
The new material is as strong as petroleum-based plastics but breaks down into its original components when exposed to salt.
A quantum computer developed by Fujitsu and Riken shown on Tuesday in Wako, Saitama Prefecture
51勛圖厙
Apr 23, 2025
Fujitsu and Riken develop world-leading quantum computer
Competition is intensifying in Japan and abroad for making quantum computers smaller and improving error detection methods.
A research team that includes government-backed research institute Riken and the University of Tokyo has developed a plastic material that can be dissolved in seawater in just a few hours.
51勛圖厙
Nov 22, 2024
Riken and others develop plastic material that dissolves in seawater
Unlike earlier biodegradable plastics, the material is strong and easy to process and takes only hours to decompose.
Haruko Obokata speaks to reporters in the city of Osaka in 2014. Ten years after the STAP scandal, structural problems that led to the scandal persist, leaving ample room for researchers to tamper with research data, experts say.
51勛圖厙 / Science & Health / FOCUS
Apr 9, 2024
Little change in Japan＊s research sector 10 years after stem cell fraud
A decade after the STAP scandal, there is still a lot of leeway for researchers to tamper with data.
Fujitsu and Riken say they have developed Japan's second quantum computer.
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 5, 2023
Fujitsu and Riken develop Japan＊s second quantum computer
The 64 qubit quantum computer from Fujitsu and state-backed Riken will be integrated with a 40 qubit quantum computer simulator.
51勛圖厙 / Science & Health
Sep 14, 2022
Japan study shows how to put a crying baby to bed
According to a new study, there may be a science-based technique to prevent the never-ending sleep routine: walking.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 7, 2021
Japan＊s Fugaku supercomputer is tackling some of the world＊s biggest problems
The world＊s fastest supercomputer, Fugaku is tasked with challenges such as modeling climate change and helping to manage carbon emissions.
51勛圖厙
Jul 8, 2020
Japan supercomputer finds ways to nix airborne virus at work and on trains
Operating commuter trains with windows open and limiting the number of passengers may help reduce the risk of infection.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙
Feb 27, 2020
Riken institute develops test to detect coronavirus within 30 minutes
The Kanagawa Prefectural Institute of Public Health and the government-affiliated research institute Riken said Thursday that they have developed a technology that can detect the COVID-19 coronavirus in only 10 to 30 minutes.
51勛圖厙 / Science & Health
Aug 16, 2019
Japan pulls plug on K, once the world＊s fastest supercomputer, after seven-year run
Engineers were set to pull the plug on Japan＊s K supercomputer on Friday after seven years of service, during which time it made contributions to research in many fields, including typhoon and torrential rain forecasts and drug development.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Science & Health
Apr 24, 2019
Eye-opener: Japanese doctor＊s work with iPS cells puts macular degeneration on notice
Science has Dr. Masayo Takahashi＊s mother to thank, in a way, for some of the most notable developments in regenerative medicine using stem cells.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 15, 2019
Fujitsu finishes designing Japan＊s Post-K supercomputer
Fujitsu Ltd., working with national research institute Riken, has finished designing the successor to the K supercomputer.
51勛圖厙 / Media / BIG IN 51勛圖厙
May 19, 2018
Disgraced scientist Haruko Obokata back in public eye with photo spread in weekly magazine
＆Hello, Bunshun-san. Yesterday I wrote in my diary that, ＆Well, it＊s come to this, that I am working with you.＊§
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Science & Health
Dec 31, 2017
Riken-backed group targets hair changes as new way to gauge human health
A group including state-affiliated research institute Riken has started a joint study to develop technology to analyze human health based on changes in people＊s hair shape and components.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / GENERATIONAL CHANGE
Dec 4, 2016
Riken mind bender stays one step ahead of virtual reality
Imagine you are standing on the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a horseshoe-shaped bridge suspended 1,200 meters above the Colorado River. You are likely to get dizzy and freeze up at the thought of venturing out onto the 10-cm thick glass.
51勛圖厙 / Science & Health
May 24, 2016
In first interview since ＆14, scandal-hit Obokata says she has received job offers from U.S., Germany
Disgraced scientist Haruko Obokata says she has received offers from American and German scientists to continue her research.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ADVANCES IN PROGRESS
Feb 7, 2016
As technology improves, future of organic solar cells looks bright
The stereotypical image of solar cells may be of panels placed on the roofs of homes or of vast rivers of panels lined up on large swaths of land, often called mega-solar projects.
51勛圖厙
Jan 27, 2016
Obokata breaks silence, suggests colleague bears blame for STAP debacle
A former star scientist with the Riken research institute who was accused of fraud in 2014 tells her side of the story.
51勛圖厙
Nov 2, 2015
Waseda University strips Obokata of Ph.D.
Tokyo＊s Waseda University will revoke the doctorate of cell scientist Haruko Obokata, because she failed to correct inaccuracies in her thesis as requested.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" 〞 an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer＊s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ※seed§ that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ※Peak 1 amyloid beta,§ as seen in a mouse's brain.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi＊s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan＊s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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