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AGRICULTURE

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 20, 2018
'Hi, I'm a soybean': In trade war, China deploys cartoon legume to reach U.S. farmers
In the tense trade war with the United States, China's government has turned to an unlikely weapon: a cartoon bean.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2018
Farm damage from Japan's rain disaster put at ¥48.1 billion
Damage on the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors from the recent torrential rain that hit mainly western Japan has been estimated at ¥48.05 billion, the agriculture ministry said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Jul 15, 2018
Fukushima has high hopes for certified farm produce ahead of 2020 Games
The Fukushima Prefectural Government has set its sights on promoting local farm products certified under Global Good Agricultural Practices (Global GAP), with an eye toward having them served to Olympic athletes in 2020.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Jun 25, 2018
Aichi team develops self-driving robots to tackle labor shortage in farming
Amid a severe shortage of manpower, a team comprised of researchers from private companies and a university in Aichi Prefecture is working on developing a self-driving robot that uses cutting-edge technology to support flower-growing farmers.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 15, 2018
Experts question wisdom that more food production means less hunger
Increasing food production through intensive farming will not necessarily end world hunger, experts said Thursday — a finding that flies in the face of established policy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 7, 2018
Startup delivers fresh Kyushu veggies to Tokyo customers in just an hour
A speedy veggie service in Kyushu is growing popular with wealthy Tokyoites hungry for greens they feel are safe to eat, raising expectations the delivery business can improve the fortunes of regional farmers.
JAPAN
Jun 4, 2018
JICA gives crop diversification training to Afghan officials in India
Japan recently conducted a training program in India on crop diversification in Afghanistan as part of its third-country training initiative in collaboration with partner countries, according to Tokyo's development aid agency.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 1, 2018
'Smart crops' replacing rice as Asian wealth and health grow
Lunchtime in Taipei's Ximending district is a test of wills and patience as tourists and locals jostle at restaurants and street stalls to choose from steamed and fried dumplings, flat and thin noodles, stuffed pancakes, grilled foods and desserts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 18, 2018
China's multi-story hog hotels elevate industrial farms to new levels
On Mount Yaji in southern China, they are checking in the sows a thousand head per floor in high-rise "hog hotels."
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2018
Chiba Prefecture seeks to shed nuclear stigma in Taiwan
Chiba Prefecture officials are promoting its agricultural products in Taiwan, hoping to debunk rumors that the products are still contaminated by nuclear substances following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2018
Japanese service Ragri cultivates a synergy between farmers and online game players
A service launched by an agriculture venture in 2010 combines the fun of an online game with tangible benefits, as players receive produce in exchange for managing a virtual farm linked to real-world cultivation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 11, 2018
Japanese female farmer offers inspiration to young women at U.N. gathering
When Kozue Yuki gave up her day job three years ago to take up farming in northeastern Japan, she never expected to find herself on an international panel at the United Nations, nor did she envision finding her voice or inspiring others to pursue their dreams.
Japan Times
JAPAN / GENERATIONAL CHANGE
Apr 9, 2018
In Kanagawa, homeless grow crops and confidence
Kiyoko Ojima awoke to the problems of the needy while in elementary school, when she came across a TV documentary about trying to find solutions to starvation in Africa.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 31, 2018
China to spend $300 million on improved irrigation in southern Xinjiang
The Chinese government will spend 1.875 billion yuan ($299 million) to improve irrigation systems in the heavily ethnic Uighur southern part of the violence-prone far western region of Xinjiang, state news agency Xinhua said on Saturday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 13, 2018
Mitsubishi Estate enters agribusiness to produce premium cherry tomatoes
Property developer Mitsubishi Estate Co. said Tuesday it has entered agribusiness as part of efforts to remodel its businesses for future growth, and plans to produce cherry tomatoes with high sugar content.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 3, 2018
Fukushima looks to ease blanket radiation checks on rice starting in 2020
The lack of tainted rice in recent years is raising hopes the labor-intensive procedure can be reduced to random inspections, at least outside the 12 hot zones.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 27, 2018
Can lab meat feed — and save — the world?
'Clean meat' — produced without raising and slaughtering animals — could be the next food revolution.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Feb 18, 2018
Midori Farm: Finding earthy solutions in rural Shiga
Nonprofit turns neglected land into productive farmland and brings together foreign volunteers and local people.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 16, 2018
Wild crops could save chickpeas from being blitzed, scientists say
They are nutritious, versatile and a dietary staple for millions of people from South Asia to Ethiopia, but scientists have warned that the humble chickpea is under threat from climate impacts such as higher temperatures, drought and pests.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 13, 2018
Central government to provide support for areas hit by heavy snow on Sea of Japan coast
The government said Tuesday it will do its utmost to help restore the Sea of Japan coastal region that was hit by heavy snow last week, which caused several deaths and left some 1,500 cars stranded.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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