Newswise Location Channel: Japan

Japan's electric vehicle transition by 2035 may be insufficient to combat the climate crisis, but there are solutions

Kyushu University — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:05:56 EST

Researchers at Kyushu University have found that Japan's current policy of stopping the sale of gas vehicles by 2035 and transitioning only to hybrids and electric vehicles may be insufficient to reduce the country's CO2 emissions and prevent it from reaching its decarbonization target goals.

Sika deer overpopulation endangers beech forests in Southern Kyushu, Japan

Kyushu University — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:05:05 EST

A new study reveals how soil erosion caused by sika deer foraging reduces the growth of the beech trees.

Unveiling the reproductive secrets of red-swamp crayfish

Okayama University — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:05:00 EST

Findings about their reproductive ability can help mitigate the overpopulation crisis that threatens native species in Japan's freshwater ecosystems.

GW Expert Available: Rescuers Searching for Survivors of New Year's Day Earthquake in Japan

George Washington University — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:05:26 EST

Expert Pitch: Second release of Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific

University of Portsmouth — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:45:22 EST

GW Experts Available: Japan releasing treated water from Fukushima nuclear plant

George Washington University — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:00:05 EST

How the Tropical Red Swamp Crayfish Successfully Invaded the Cold Regions of Japan

Chiba University — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:10:59 EST

The red swamp crayfish--found originally in tropical regions--has become a highly invasive species across the globe. Over the years, they have successfully colonized habitats much colder than their original habitats, but the factors determining their cold resistance have remained elusive. Recently, a group of researchers in Japan has discovered genes that may help the red swamp crayfish produce protective proteins and adapt to the cold.

Surveying Public Tolerance of Lethal Wildlife Management in Japan

Tohoku University — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:20:43 EST

Increasing human-wildlife conflict is a cause of significant concern, especially in the context of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Despite being controversial, lethal management of invasive wildlife species is often deemed necessary for the safety of human lives and livelihoods.

Department of Energy Announces $2.2 Million for U.S.-Japan Cooperative Research in High Energy Physics

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:30:57 EST

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $2.2 million for 11 collaborative research projects in high-energy physics that involve substantial collaboration with Japanese investigators.

Japan's subtropical forests home to a newly discovered beetle species

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University - OIST — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:40:40 EST

A new weevil species was discovered in Japan's pristine subtropical forests on Ishigaki Island and Yanbaru National Park in Okinawa.

Overcoming nuke stigma through critical thinking

Kyoto University — Tue, 23 May 2023 23:05:04 EST

The food contamination that followed the Fukushima nuclear plant incident in 2011 caused widespread fear, both within Japan and internationally.

Historical memories have long reach in consumer preferences, study finds

University of Toronto, Joseph L. Rotman School of Management — Thu, 18 May 2023 19:30:32 EST

Curious about the impact of a re-ignited territorial dispute between Japan and China in 2012, Zhong, now an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management looked at what happened to car sales in the province of Guangxi around the same time. Guangxi had the highest civilian casualty rate of any Chinese province during the war.

Hanging by a purple thread

Kyoto University — Wed, 17 May 2023 14:00:00 EST

A movement is raising awareness of native gromwell plant's importance in preserving Japanese culture. For example, revival projects currently underway throughout Japan are investigating the seed's origins and educating the public on the importance of protecting the plant's homogeneity. Purple gromwell contains shikonin derivatives in the plant's root surfaces, which are red naphthoquinones. This natural pigment and medicinal properties are linked to ancient East Asian traditions.

GW Expert Available: Japan Moving Towards Opening First of Its Kind NATO Liaison Office

George Washington University — Thu, 11 May 2023 13:00:48 EST

Researchers in Japan develop a new ultra-high-density sulfonic acid polymer electrolyte membrane for fuel cells

Nagoya University — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:50:36 EST

In a project commissioned by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have developed poly(styrenesulfonic acid)-based PEMs with a high density of sulfonic acid groups.

Notable birth cohort effects on the incidence trend of renal replacement therapy in Japan

Niigata University — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:55:46 EST

A new Japanese study reveals significant birth cohort effects on the incidence trend of ESKD requiring RRT.

Living with pet cats or dogs is associated with fewer food allergies in young children

PLOS — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:00:00 EST

In an analysis of over 65,000 infants from Japan, children exposed to pet cats or indoor dogs during fetal development or early infancy tended to have fewer food allergies compared to other children.

An elegant new orchid hiding in plain sight

Kobe University — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:35:02 EST

It is extremely rare for a new plant species to be discovered in Japan, a nation where flora has been extensively studied and documented. Nevertheless, Professor SUETSUGU Kenji and his associates recently uncovered a stunning new species of orchid whose rosy pink petals bear a striking resemblance to glasswork.

Investigating land subsidence in Japan through consecutive DInSAR and law of material conservation

Chiba University — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:30:40 EST

Land subsidence is a phenomenon wherein the Earth's surface sinks downwards. It occurs mainly due to human activities, such as excessive groundwater extraction. It is a major global concern, affecting 19% of the world's population.

Uncovering the traits of Japan's dual ancestry: New research reveals historical regional mix and genetic predispositions to obesity and asthma

University of Tokyo — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:10:21 EST

Regional differences in the spread of Japan's two main ancestral groups have been revealed, thanks to new research at the University of Tokyo. Japanese people are generally thought to descend from two main groups: Jomon hunter-gatherers and immigrant farmers from continental East Asia.