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Inside JapanGov

by Office of Global Communications, Cabinet Office of Japan
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  • Beyond Aid: The Natural Mosquito-Repelling Incense Connecting Kenya and Japan

    October 20, 2026 · 10 min

    Join our PR team as we explore an unexpected partnership between a small Japanese company and Kenyan farmers—built not on aid, but on working together. In this episode, we introduce Rinnesha, a Japanese company making mosquito-repelling…

  • Can Light Keep Food Fresh? A Japanese Innovation Story

    September 18, 2026 · 12 min

    Join our PR team as we explore a surprising Japanese innovation that uses light to keep fruits and vegetables fresh longer. In this episode, we introduce iR Fresh, a patented technology developed by Shikoku Research Institute in Kagawa…

  • From Mountain Villages to Remote Islands: Japan’s Drone Delivery Revolution

    August 27, 2026 · 9 min

    Join our PR team as we explore how drone technology is transforming delivery services in Japan's most hard-to-reach places. From remote mountain villages to isolated islands, many communities across Japan face challenges accessing everyday…

  • Revitalizing Closed Schools

    August 24, 2026 · 10 min

    Join our PR team as we dive into Japan’s creative reuse of closed schools! Faced with school closures due to declining birthrates, communities across Japan are turning these spaces into opportunities—revitalizing local areas and showcasing…

  • When AI Looks Real: The Challenge of AI Governance

    August 6, 2026 · 7 min

    Join our PR team as we explore how Japan is helping build trust in the age of AI through Frontria, an international consortium led by Fujitsu that brings together organizations from around the world to advance AI governance. As…

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  • Turning CO₂ into Everyday Products: A Japanese Tech Innovation Story

    July 29, 2026 · 6 min

    Join our PR team as we explore metacol(TM), a Japanese innovation that transforms CO₂ and unused iron into new materials for everyday products. From sports goods to stationery, metacol(TM) gives new value to these resources by…

  • Kendama: Simple Toy, Powerful Connection

    April 23, 2026 · 9 min

    Discover with our PR team how kendama, a traditional Japanese toy, has become a driving force for regional revitalization! In Nagai City in the Tohoku region, kendama connects people of different generations and cultures, even across…

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About the show

Inside JapanGov is the official podcast of JapanGov, the Government of Japan's web portal. Building on stories shared through the JapanGov website and social media, we take a closer look at a variety of initiatives from across Japan and what lies behind them. We hope these will offer new perspectives and perhaps even a few surprises about the many charms of our country. New episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. □JapanGov https://www.japan.go.jp/ https://www.youtube.com/user/pmojapan https://www.facebook.com/JapanGov/ https://x.com/JapanGov