The Asia Pacific Research Center (JST) collects a wide range of information on science and technology innovation policies, R&D trends, and related economic and social conditions in the Asia and Pacific regions and conducts focused surveys and analyses that respond to today's issues and needs. Click here for more information.

The strategic importance of STI is growing in today's society, and countries are competing to achieve excellence in this field. Innovation is facilitated in an environment where diverse human resources interact, collaborate, and compete.

The Asia-Pacific region has emerged as a key player in global economic growth and technological innovation.

While casually looking at a fossil catalog during a meal, an error in the description stood out.

Creating a sun on Earth... Risk capital is flowing into the commercialization of fusion power generation, seen as a trump card for decarbonization, driven by growing awareness of climate change issues.

Advances in neuroscience are opening new possibilities across diverse fields including medicine, sports, and cultural heritage. Dr. Furuya, who is researching technology to break through pianists' limitations, explains that technology utilizing brain plasticity will be the key to overcoming individual "limits."

Moving fingers alone can change the brain——.
When you hear these words, how do they make you feel?
Even people who are not familiar with neuroscience or robotics become interested, thinking "What kind of mechanism can cause that?"