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TOKYO — Japan is showcasing its latest scientific achievements, ranging from sea and air to space, as the government aims to boost and propagate cutting-edge technologies despite the country’s decline in international competitiveness in such fields. The Cabinet Office is co-hosting an event dedicated to “Society 5.0,” a future society the government believes Japan should aspire to. At the capital’s iconic 634-meter Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest tower, over 200 items are being exhibited as examples of Japan-born innovation — mostly publicly funded — and what the world could look like in 2030, after the government initiated this fiscal year a new five-year basic plan for science, technology and innovation. The main exhibitions began July 15 and will run through

Aloft Osaka DojimaMiyuki Kaneko (Nacasa & Partners) Marriott International today celebrates another milestone in Japan with the opening of the company’s 70th property in the country, Aloft Osaka Dojima. With this opening, Marriott International continues its solid growth in Japan as the hotel chain with the most brand offerings. The company has 70 properties across 18 brands in 21 prefectures including major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, as well as other lesser known gems like Tochigi, Gifu and Wakayama. With a pipeline of over 30 additional hotels, including three hotels expected to open later this year, the portfolio is poised for continued growth in Japan. “Expanding our presence and bringing more brands and experiences to Japan has been

TOKYO — Japan is showcasing its latest scientific achievements, ranging from sea and air to space, as the government aims to boost and propagate cutting-edge technologies despite the country’s decline in international competitiveness in such fields. The Cabinet Office is co-hosting an event dedicated to “Society 5.0,” a future society the government believes Japan should aspire to. At the capital’s iconic 634-meter Tokyo Skytree, the world’s tallest tower, over 200 items are being exhibited as examples of Japan-born innovation — mostly publicly funded — and what the world could look like in 2030, after the government initiated this fiscal year a new five-year basic plan for science, technology and innovation. The main exhibitions began July 15 and will run through