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Tokyo plans to install solar roads ahead of the 2020 Olympics
The government announced the plans as part of creating a more eco-friendly city.
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More Japanese people than ever are taking a second job
Due to an unavoidable economic shift, Japanese opinions towards multiple jobs have changed.
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Japanese politicians have a unique solution to the country's population problem - letting babies cry
Thirteen governors have signed support for an initiative to make crying babies more publicly acceptable.
Inclusive Growth Framework
2 charts that challenge the conventional wisdom about Japan's economy
Despite being seen as an example of how not to stabilize an economy, Japan has proven everybody wrong.
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What can the world learn about Japan's social care system?
With a rapidly ageing population, Japan has made looking after its elderly a priority.
Supply Chain and Transport
This is the psychological secret that ensures Japan's trains run on time
Blue light, calming music and ultrasonic sound: the country's public transport systems use 'nudge theory' to subconsciously influence passengers.
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Japan is replacing its ageing construction workers with robots
Over one-quarter of the Japanese population is over 65, which puts all industries, including construction, at risk.
International Security
The challenge to China's New Silk Road
Japan and India plan an Asia-Africa Growth Corridor, which will clash with China's Belt and Road Initiative. But, co-operation, rather than competition, makes most sense for all parties.
Arts and Culture
Japanese paper art could drive the future of electronics
Kirigami - a version of origami - is helping inspired researchers to create malleable circuits.
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Robots are helping to take care of Japanese senior citizens
A nursing home in Japan is trialling 20 different models of robot to take care of and entertain the residents.
Ageing
This is how an ageing society is affecting Japan's attitudes towards immigration
With Japan's population rapidly getting older and its stance on immigration remaining largely negative, this study examines the relationship between the two.
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This is why elderly Japanese people are getting arrested on purpose
Japan has one of the world's oldest populations. Many elderly people feel isolated and they can't afford the cost of medical and social care.
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This is the surprising thing used to make medals for the 2020 Olympics
To become more sustainable, Tokyo is using out-of-date electronic devices to create medals for the upcoming games.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
This terrifying robot wolf is protecting the crops of Japanese farmers
For the last eight months, farms near Kisarazu City in Japan have been home to a high-tech predator.
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Boarding now for a flight from Tokyo to Paris that never takes off
Fasten your seatbelts for a flight departing to Paris, and never leave the ground.