[Worldkings] Top 100 innovation events in the world (P. 62) The world's first flying motorcycle hit the market for more than $500k (Japan)
17-03-2023
(Worldkings.org) Japan brings us a world of flying cars as it launches the XTURISMO, the world’s first flying bike. The best part is that you can order one now!
[Worldkings – Wowtimes - Almanac Events & Achievements 2023] Highlights during 104 years of development of Don Quijote, Japanese multinational discount store chain (1980)
12-03-2023
(worldkings.org) Don Quijote Co., Ltd., also known as Don Don Donki, is a Japanese multinational discount store chain.
[Worldkings] Top 100 Innovation Events in the World (P. 56) Iwaya Giken Company offers the world's first balloon capsule travel experience (Japan)
11-03-2023
(Worldkings.org) Japanese Startup Invites Passengers to Experience What Astronauts Feel in Orbit via Balloon Capsule. The space ride costs over $175,000.
[Worldkings] Top 100 innovation events in the world (P. 50) Fujitsu technology company unveils new supercomputer that can predict natural disasters six hours in advance (Japan)
04-03-2023
(Worldkings.org) The new supercomputer system can predict the occurrence of linear rainbands, which are clouds that trigger heavy rain, leading to natural disasters.
[WorldKings - Wowtimes - Almanac Events & Achievements 2023] Impressive milestones in the 147 years of development of Mitsui & Co., one of the largest general trading companies in Japan (1876)
27-02-2023
(Worldkings.org) Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is one of the largest sogo shosha (general trading companies) in Japan.
[Worldkings] Top 50 annual creative events in the world (P. 29) Virtual Market (Japan): The world's largest virtual space fair
25-02-2023
(Worldkings.org) Virtual Market is the largest market festival in the virtual space. Visitors can enjoy and purchase a number of displayed 3D avatars and 3D models.
Top 500 places to visit before you die (P.45) Kyoto: The embodiment of ancient Japan
24-02-2023
(WorldKings.org) Kyoto is the embodiment of ancient, legendary Japan with a slow, peaceful pace of life. Currently, the famous ancient capital of Kyoto has up to 14 ancient temples recognized by UNESCO as world cultural heritages.
[Worldkings] Top 50 annual creative events in the world (P. 22) Nabana no Sato Festival (Japan): The most spectacular winter light show in the “country of cherry blossoms”
17-02-2023
(Worldkings.org) One of the very best winter illuminations that can be seen across Japan during the winter season is that at Nabana no Sato in Mie Prefecture.
[Worldkings] Top 50 annual creative events in the world (P. 20) Sapporo Snow Festival (Japan): A performance of the world's greatest ice and snow masterpieces
15-02-2023
(Worldkings.org) For seven days every February, nearly 2 million people visit Sapporo, Japan to see incredible works of art made from snow and ice at one of the most unique festivals in the world.
[Worldkings] Top 100 Innovation Events in the World (P. 34) Bridgestone (Japan) – A pioneer manufacturer that creates a new concept of “airless tires”
14-02-2023
(Worldkings.org) The concept of airless tires is getting closer to production, with Bridgestone's version going in for testing in February 2023. The firm's product is based on its “Air Free Concept," a technology that eliminates the need for tires to be inflated with air to support the weight using a unique structure of spokes stretching along the inner sides of tires.