Global Japan How the Kobe earthquake could change the way we fight wildfires Global Japan looks at how a new eco-friendly fire-fighting foam, could be a global game-changer.
Global Japan Japan and Ghana team up to fight disease in West Africa The Ghana-based Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, established more than four decades ago, is yet again stepping up its efforts to fight disease in West Africa as part of its international collaborative research programme. 23/07/2020
Global Japan Colombian rice growers fight climate change with Japanese tech Japanese researchers and a private company help Colombian farmers increase their rice production and use less water, using mobile technology. 15/03/2019
Global Japan From Japan to Bhutan: improving resilience against earthquakes In this edition of Global Japan, we look at how Japanese scientists are working with their local colleagues in Bhutan so that traditional buildings in the Himalayan kingdom can better withstand earthquakes. 28/02/2019
Global Japan The satellite keeping a safe eye on Earth From mapping the planet and tracking climate change to helping with disaster management, Global Japan looks at how Japanese satellite technology is being used to capture changes taking place on Earth. 21/02/2019
Global Japan Japanese project safeguards Egypt's ancient treasures Global Japan visits the soon to be completed Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo to see first hand how Japanese experts are helping to preserve Egypt's priceless artifacts. 20/12/2018
Global Japan Japan: education partner of Rwanda The Global Japan team has come to Tumba in northern Rwanda to discover a school which trains high-level technicians to meet the economic needs of the country. 22/11/2018
Global Japan Small is beautiful: How a Japanese micro-turbine is transforming a Nepalese village Japan's Ibasei has installed six small turbines in Nepal, and transferred the technology, bringing light to the darkness of schoolchildrens' classrooms and their homes. 18/10/2018
Global Japan Tea & tatami mats: two key elements of Japanese culture This edition of Global Japan goes in search of tranquility in the tea house, and self-awareness & strength in the Dojo. 13/09/2018
Global Japan Traditional and avant-garde combine in Japan's architecture and design Stunning innovation from Japanese designers and architects combining traditional aesthetics with cutting-edge creativity 30/08/2018
Global Japan SME energy driving Japan's economic powerhouse Small and medium businesses are the beating heart of Japanese manufacturing, providing the energy and creativity that make the country an economic superpower 26/07/2018
Global Japan Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA): Why the agreement between Japan and the EU is a big deal In this episode of Global Japan, you will discover a historic economic partnership agreement between Japan and the European Union. Much more than just a free trade agreement, it goes well beyond the purely economic sphere. 09/07/2018
Global Japan A Japanese initiative for West Bank's economic activity In this new episode of Global Japan, we bring you to Jericho, in the West Bank to discover a unique Japanese initiative - the Jericho agro industrial park, which meets international standards. The aim: to boost the region’s economic activity. 21/06/2018
Global Japan ABE Initiative graduates bring their skills home to Africa Students from the ABE Initiative explain how they put their training and skills from Japan to use in their home countries. 15/03/2018
Global Japan A Japanese lifeline to Haiti Since the 2010 earthquake that killed 300,000 in Haiti, Japan has been a key partner in the country's reconstruction 15/02/2018
Global Japan Promoting reconciliation through sport in Bosnia Japan participates in the reconciliation process in Bosnia by bringing children together through sport. 11/12/2017
Global Japan Helping refugees help themselves In this edition of Global Japan, we travel to the Syrian refugee camp of Zaatari in Jordan, the 5th largest in the world. 23/11/2017
Global Japan Architects building dreams the Japanese way In this edition of Global Japan we meet Shigeru Ban and Sou Fujimoto, two world famous Japanese architects. 26/10/2017
Global Japan The Japanese architects changing the face of Europe The wave of Japanese architects who are leaving an indelible mark on 21st century European architecture 24/10/2017
Global Japan Japan shares its technology know-how with Russia to shape the future We hear about an innovative health project in Vladivostok. 14/09/2017
Global Japan Japan at the forefront of assistance to Africa Japanese technology and teaching is paving the way towards self-sufficiency in Africa's agricultural sector 31/08/2017