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Lithium-Air Batteries: Japanese researchers at NIMS are pushing lithium-air tech that pulls oxygen from the air, aiming for far higher capacity than today’s lithium-ion cells and a lighter pack that could extend EV range. Automotive Signals: BYD is entering Japan’s kei-car market with the Japan-specific Racco, while Subaru’s latest manual AWD hot-hatch tease hints at a possible enthusiast comeback. EV/Charging & Materials: Japan’s push for “human refrigerator” heatstroke prevention tech targets elderly safety as extreme heat worsens. Space & Navigation: Japan and the US Space Force completed a QZSS hosted-payload step with QZS-7, and Japan is also planning missions to Mars’ moons (MMX). Education & Skills: Japan’s private schools are rebranding and changing governance as enrollment falls, and India is testing how to move massive exams toward digital assessment—an approach Japan watchers will compare. Science Policy & Health: Japan-linked global health coverage highlights AIDS 2026’s push for “innovation without access is injustice.” Regional Tech Links: Japan and Taiwan keep deepening transport ties with new Shinkansen-based trains, while Japan-Taiwan ecology and tech cooperation talks continue. Climate & Disasters: Torrential rain in Japan’s Chiba region killed multiple people and stranded travelers, underscoring infrastructure and forecasting pressure.

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