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  • Yokohama Rubber to Supply Sustainable Racing Tires to Super Formula Championship Mar. 19, 2024
    Yokohama Rubber will continue to supply dry and wet Advan racing tires with a sustainable raw material ratio of 33% to the All-Japan Super Formula Championship as control tires in 2024, as it did in the previous season. This year’s season opened on March 9, with a total of nine rounds scheduled through November. The […]
  • Sumitomo Riko Donates to the Tadasunomori Foundation Mar. 18, 2024
    Sumitomo Riko has donated 10 million yen ($67,100) to the Tadasunomori Forest Preservation Society on the grounds of the World Heritage Site Kamo Goso-jinja Shrine. The donation will be used to improve the environment of the Tadasunomori Forest, a historic site, and to preserve cultural properties and shrine buildings, including the national treasure, Kamo Goso-jinja […]
  • Marubeni Acquires Canadian Conveyor Belt Company Mar. 18, 2024
    Marubeni has acquired Alternative Belting Enterprises and Alternative Belting (Van Island) Enterprises, a Canadian one-stop provider of rubber and plastic conveyor belts, conveyor belt system components, installation, and maintenance services. The acquisition was made through Marubeni’s wholly owned Canadian subsidiary, Viacore Solutions, and will enable the company to strengthen its operating base in Western Canada […]
  • Arlanxeo to Build HNBR Plant in China Mar. 15, 2024
    Arlanxeo announced on February 29 plans to build a hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) plant in Changzhou, China. The plant will have an annual production capacity of 5,000 tons, and the first phase of construction will produce 2,500 tons of high-quality rubber per year. Operations are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2025. […]
  • Bridgestone Recognized for Promoting D&I Mar. 14, 2024
    Bridgestone has been recognized by the Japan Women’s Innovative Network (J-Win), an organization established to support the promotion and establishment of diversity management in the corporate sector. The company has been awarded the “Basic Achievement Runner-Up Award” in the basic category of the “2024 J-Win Diversity Awards,” which are given to leading companies that promote […]
  • Nitta Develops Biomass Nylon Tube Mar. 13, 2024
    Nitta launched in March Biomass Nylon Tube, a product made primarily from plant-derived nylon. Demand for biomass products has been increasing in recent years on back of rising environmental awareness. In line with this, Nitta has been developing and marketing biomass nylon tubing as an environmentally friendly product as part of its various efforts to […]
  • Valqua Launches Digital Procurement Service for Fluoroplastic Processing Mar. 12, 2024
    Valqua, a manufacturer of high-performance rubber products, released in March a digital procurement service called “Quick Value”, which enables users to obtain quotes immediately by simply uploading drawings of fluoropolymer processed products. Quick Value statistically analyzes the machining information of parts drawings uploaded to the cloud and combines it with the plant and machining data […]
  • Goodyear Donates Bus Tires to Ogasawara Village Mar. 11, 2024
    Goodyear Japan has begun providing tires for buses operated by Ogasawara Village to help preserve the environment in the Ogasawara Islands, one of Japan’s World Natural Heritage sites. On March 3, a ceremony was held at the Takeshiba Passenger Boat Terminal on Ogasawara Day to present a donation catalog. Under its global CSR slogan “Goodyear […]
  • Bridgestone and NTT Accelerate Joint Research Mar. 8, 2024
    NTT and Bridgestone have selected “Digital Twin,” “Sustainability,” and “Environmental and People-Friendly Urban Development through Tires” as joint creation themes that use the technological strengths of both companies, and began their efforts on February 29. The joint experiments will be promoted for each theme, with the aim of creating new technology and value by sequentially […]
  • Synthetic Rubber Production Down 16% in 2023 Mar. 7, 2024
    Synthetic rubber production for 2023 totaled 1,158,183 tons, down 16.0% from the previous year, according to a report by the Synthetic Rubber Industry Association. Production of general-purpose rubber, mainly used for tires, fell sharply, with SBR down 10.9% and BR down 15.5%. The Japan Automobile Tire Manufacturers Association (JATMA) reported a 3.4% decline in tire […]
fujitsu supermarket ai Fujitsu Tests AI Customer Service Solution in Japanese Supermarket Aug. 7, 2023. - Fujitsu has begun testing an innovative AI module in a Japanese supermarket that generates AI avatars and tailors promotional content based on consumer behavior. The field trial, run in collaboration with the Retail AI Institute, is taking place from August 3 to October 15 at Aruk Mitajiri stores operated by supermarket chain Marukyu in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. This […]
jetro Global Trade Suffers Amid Fragmentation, Warns JETRO 2023 Report Aug. 4, 2023. - According to the World Trade and Investment Report 2023 by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), global trade is faltering due to a myriad of international conflicts and geopolitical risks. The report indicates that enduring tension in Ukraine, an uptick in trade restrictive measures, and the uncertain relationship between the U.S. and China are undermining the principles of free trade. […]
Japan and Germany Co-Develop Standard for Automated Valet Parking Aug. 3, 2023. - In a significant step towards efficient urban mobility, an international standard for “automatic valet parking” co-developed by Japan and Germany has been officially issued. This system leverages autonomous vehicle technology to navigate vehicles into parking spaces in large facilities, improving utilization of parking space and user convenience, reducing accidents, and cutting CO2 emissions. Large complexes, shopping malls, theme parks, and […]
yokohama mhi ccu Yokohama Spearheads Japan’s First Waste-to-Energy CO2 Capture Demonstration Experiment Aug. 2, 2023. - The City of Yokohama, Tokyo Gas, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and MHI Environmental & Chemical Engineering (MHIEC) have launched a pioneering demonstration experiment aimed at capturing and utilizing CO2 emissions from a local waste-to-energy plant. The project, based in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, is the first of its kind in Japan and involves the separation and capture of CO2 from plant flue […]
Mitsui Chemicals Spearheads Development of Advanced Carbon-Neutral Naphtha Cracking Tech Aug. 1, 2023. - In an ambitious move towards carbon neutrality, Mitsui Chemicals has partnered with Microwave Chemical and Chiyoda Corporation to develop a pioneering naphtha cracking technology, the M-Cracker. The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) adopted this initiative under its program for advancing research, development and social implementation of energy-saving technologies to realize a decarbonized society. Japan’s petrochemical industry annually […]
Japan’s Cabinet Greenlights Strategy for Decarbonized, Growth-Centric Economy Aug. 1, 2023. - In a bid to promote energy stability amid ongoing global challenges and to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy, the Japanese Cabinet approved the “Strategy for Promoting the Transition to a Decarbonized Growth-Oriented Economic Structure” (GX Promotion Strategy) on July 28. This approval follows the enactment of several key policies earlier this year, including the “GX Promotion Law” and […]
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Japan’s METI Launches Committee to Accelerate Generative AI Development Jul. 31, 2023. - The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has formed an expert committee to propel the development of generative AI technology. The initiative aims to establish a support scheme for companies developing competitive base models in the fast-evolving field of generative AI. This advanced technology is predicted to have a transformative impact on industrial activities and daily life, tackling social […]
new 10000 yen note New Series of Japanese Bank Notes to Launch in July 2024 Jul. 28, 2023. - The Japanese Ministry of Finance has announced that the new series of Bank of Japan notes, designed to strengthen anti-counterfeiting measures, will start circulating in the first half of July 2024. The initiative follows the decision made by the Ministry in April 2019 to produce a new series of notes to enhance the country’s ability to prevent counterfeiting and fraud. […]
tokyo toyota arena Toyota Breaks Ground on Tokyo’s Next-Gen Sports Complex, Set for Fall 2025 Opening Jul. 26, 2023. - Toyota Motor, Toyota Fudosan, and Toyota Alvark Tokyo announced the groundbreaking for the construction of the highly-anticipated Tokyo A-Arena in the Odaiba Aomi area. Toyota Fudosan hosted the ceremony to commemorate the start of this ambitious project. Expected to be completed in June 2025, the arena aims to begin operations in the fall of the same year. Situated on the […]
mitsui chemicals pellicle Mitsui Chemicals Targets Global Leadership in Pellicle Manufacturing Jul. 25, 2023. - Mitsui Chemicals has announced the inauguration of its new affiliate, Mitsui Chemicals EMS Corp., which started operations on July 1, 2023. The newly established company is built on the pellicle business acquired from Asahi Kasei. As a leading provider of FPD pellicles, used in the LCD panel exposure process, this business has established a strong market presence. The company also […]
ntt kyuden mitsubishi 1 Japan Heralds New Era of Solar Power with Launch of Grid-Scale Battery System Jul. 24, 2023. - NTT Anode Energy Corporation, Kyushu Electric Power Company (Kyuden), and Mitsubishi Corporation officially started operations of a 1.4 MW / 4.2MWh grid-scale battery storage system in Tagawa-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture, marking a significant milestone in Japan’s journey toward renewable energy. The implementation of this system is expected to boost the country’s use of solar power by minimizing the necessity for solar […]
Toyo Ink Unveils Nano-Silver Sintering Paste for Enhanced Power Die Bonding Jul. 21, 2023. - Toyo Ink SC Holdings, the parent company of specialty chemicals firm Toyo Ink Group, has developed a silver nanoparticle paste for die-attach applications. This lead-free material is engineered to meet the needs of next-generation power electronics, capable of sintering at low temperatures under both pressureless and pressure-assisted methods. The silver nanoparticle paste, born from the company’s Corporate R&D Division, caters […]
Denso to Negotiate Transfer of Combustion Engine Parts Operations to Niterra Jul. 19, 2023. - Automotive parts supplier Denso has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to negotiate the transfer of certain internal combustion engine parts operations to Niterra. The move comes as the automotive industry accelerates its shift toward electrification in the push for carbon neutrality. The sector continues to develop internal combustion engines, accounting for regional and country-specific energy situations and fuel usage. […]
mitsubishi shipbuilding lng tank Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Bags Order for LNG Systems from Imabari Shipbuilding Jul. 17, 2023. - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a Yokohama-based subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has secured an order for 12 units of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel gas supply system (FGSS) from Imabari Shipbuilding. The order includes high-pressure systems for nine LNG-fueled car carriers and three bulk carriers. The units are set to contribute significantly to the decarbonization of the marine environment with a […]
Fujitsu and IHI Collaborate on Blockchain Project for Environmental Value Exchange Market Jul. 12, 2023. - Fujitsu and IHI Corporation have made significant progress in their joint project, which aims to contribute to carbon neutrality and establish an environmental value distribution platform supporting environmental value transactions. The project, initiated in fiscal year 2022, focuses on simplifying the environmental value creation process and preparing for the issuance of J-Credit, a carbon credit system. Under the initiative named […]

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