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… Matt discusses reasons why Japan doesn’t experience wildfires so much, strapping kids with surveillance tech, and a study that links bowel movements with dementia.

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SHOW NOTES FOR EP. 103

NEW PRODUCT

Osaka Expo ¥1,000 coins go on sale for low price of ¥13,800

SOCIETY 5.0

Day care operator in Japan turns to tech to monitor children's health, protect lives

G7, Generative AI and the ‘Hiroshima AI process’

https://www.g7hiroshima.go.jp/documents/pdf/Leaders_Communique_01_en.pdf (page 28/40)

Panasonic Ventures Into India with Automation and Cutting-Edge Technology

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has announced that the second of Japan’s first two LNG-fueled ferries, the Sunflower

JAMSTEC Picks MOL Group Companies for Key Roles in Arctic Research Vessel Development and Operation

WAR

Japan and U.S. to jointly develop hypersonic missile interceptor

Aso's 'fight for Taiwan' remark in line with official view, lawmaker says

Aso, Tsai Vow to Deepen Japan-Taiwan Ties

ECONOMY

Visitors to Japan Climb 16-Fold in July

Japan April-June GDP grows 6.0%, fastest since 2020 but outlook murky

Japan in Japan

Less frequent bowel movements signal higher risk of dementia: Japan researchers

Japan's smoking rates continue to decline for men, women in 2022