During my recent visit to Japan to attend a meeting at RIKEN and see a few friends at University of Tokyo, I was quite impressed at the innovation I saw all around me in Japan. For example, a small bit of land in downtown Tokyo was converted into a very attractive natural space with flora that truly appeared wild.
I saw an advertisement for a very innovative navigation system aimed at bicycle riders.
Dr. Isoshima at RIKEN was wearing a ventilated shirt that looked remarkably comfortable, with two small fans sewn in place.
