Okinawa Prefecture

Daesung (CEO Jong Hyuk), a company that thinks about the environment and the future, has developed a new ESG product to reduce plasma odor and harmful gas that can be reused even after demolition because it is easy to move, install, and remove.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

It is also a product line that facilitates the removal of bacteria, viruses, various odors, harmful gases, and fine dust due to ozone oxidation.

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  • It is also a product line that facilitates the removal of bacteria, viruses, various odors, harmful gases, and fine dust due to ozone oxidation.
  • Daesung has smart farms and smart beekeeping equipment that contribute to creating an efficient working environment and improving productivity by utilizing advanced automation technologies, IT platforms, and big data.
  • Daesung Smart Beekeeping System is a technology product that allows remote control of manual beekeeping operations even in places other than bee farms.
  • It is an all-in-one product consisting of automatic specifications, automatic water supply, and temperature and humidity control functions.

Japan House London introduces events programme highlighting hidden charms of Japan's diverse regions

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

LONDON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan House London, in cooperation with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), is pleased to announce the first wave of events taking place as part of its 'Spotlight on Local Japan' programme – a series highlighting the charms of regions of Japan as yet undiscovered by many in the UK.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan House London, in cooperation with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), is pleased to announce the first wave of events taking place as part of its 'Spotlight on Local Japan' programme – a series highlighting the charms of regions of Japan as yet undiscovered by many in the UK.
  • Its turquoise seas and diverse fauna and flora are represented in these vibrantly coloured and meticulously crafted textiles.
  • During Toyama Week in London 2023, a selection of design and craft products produced in Toyama will be available at Japan House London."
  • We look forward to hosting a dynamic events programme at Japan House London that allows us to realize our aspirations around showcasing Japanese cultures from every corner of Japan."

transcosmos carries out a tree-planting project in Yaese-cho, Okinawa prefecture

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Friday, October 20, 2023

TOKYO, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. hereby announces that on Saturday, December 9, 2023, the company will plant a total of 160 HIKANZAKURA (Taiwan Cherry) and azalea trees on a land of approximately 4,000㎡  in Yaese-cho, Okinawa prefecture as part of its carbon neutral program. On Thursday, October 5, 2023, the company signed a tree-planting partner agreement with Yaese-cho, and held a signing ceremony commemorating the partnership.

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  • "We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to transcosmos for choosing Yaese-cho as a place for a tree-planting project under the Okinawa Prefecture CO2 Absorption Certification Program.
  • With a goal to expand its center network to include local areas, transcosmos opened MCM Center Okinawa, its first operations base in Okinawa prefecture in June 1999.
  • As a company committed to local communities, transcosmos will continue to contribute to the development of Okinawa prefecture.
  • transcosmos is a trademark or registered trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.

"We Escaped to Japan's Paradise!" One of the World's Most Followed YouTubers is Captivated by the Charm of Japan's Southernmost, Timeless Destination: Okinawa

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

OKINAWA, Japan, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PewDiePie, a popular YouTuber with more than 100 million followers worldwide, recently traveled around Okinawa to experience the wonders of the subtropical paradise now that travel restrictions to Japan have finally been lifted, and shared the experience on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w2dp39NSsM&t=171s  

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  • For nearly three years, the Covid-19 pandemic was a shackle for travel enthusiasts around the world, with worldwide tourism travel largely grinding to a halt.
  • Experiences and times that are exclusive to being in Okinawa, and the warmth of people that can only be felt in Okinawa, beyond mere sightseeing, are waiting for you.
  • The "Be.Okinawa" project was launched by Okinawa Prefecture in March 2013 to inform potential overseas visitors about the appeal of traveling to Okinawa.
  • You can also find a series of video that captures the charm of "Be.Okinawa" below.

"We Escaped to Japan's Paradise!" One of the World's Most Followed YouTubers is Captivated by the Charm of Japan's Southernmost, Timeless Destination: Okinawa

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

OKINAWA, Japan, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PewDiePie, a popular YouTuber with more than 100 million followers worldwide, recently traveled around Okinawa to experience the wonders of the subtropical paradise now that travel restrictions to Japan have finally been lifted, and shared the experience on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w2dp39NSsM&t=171s  

Key Points: 
  • For nearly three years, the Covid-19 pandemic was a shackle for travel enthusiasts around the world, with worldwide tourism travel largely grinding to a halt.
  • Experiences and times that are exclusive to being in Okinawa, and the warmth of people that can only be felt in Okinawa, beyond mere sightseeing, are waiting for you.
  • The "Be.Okinawa" project was launched by Okinawa Prefecture in March 2013 to inform potential overseas visitors about the appeal of traveling to Okinawa.
  • You can also find a series of video that captures the charm of "Be.Okinawa" below.

transcosmos signs an official partnership agreement with RYUKYU GOLDEN KINGS, a professional basketball team in the B. League

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

TOKYO, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. is proud to announce that the company has signed an official partnership agreement for the 2022/2023 season with the professional Okinawa basketball team, RYUKYU GOLDEN KINGS (Operating company: Okinawa Basketball Inc. ; Headquarters: Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture; President & Chief Executive Officer: Toru Shiraki). Teaming up with Okinawa citizens, transcosmos will support RYUKYU GOLDEN KINGS, and help the team grow and succeed as an official partner.

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  • TOKYO, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. is proud to announce that the company has signed an official partnership agreement for the 2022/2023 season with the professional Okinawa basketball team, RYUKYU GOLDEN KINGS (Operating company: Okinawa Basketball Inc. ; Headquarters: Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture; President & Chief Executive Officer: Toru Shiraki).
  • Teaming up with Okinawa citizens, transcosmos will support RYUKYU GOLDEN KINGS, and help the team grow and succeed as an official partner.
  • as a partner, transcosmos will liven up Okinawa while raising transcosmos brand awareness and creating more job opportunities in the prefecture.
  • transcosmos plans to display its banner in the RYUKYU GOLDEN KINGS home stadium from the 2022/23 season opening game with UTSUNOMIYA BREX, scheduled on Saturday, October 1, 2022.

Traction Uranium Expands Technical Research Team and Commences Summer Follow Up Program to Examine Radiation-Induced Quartz Degradation with Hearty Bay Core Samples

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

student under the supervision of Dr. Yuanming Pan in Geological Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan.

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  • student under the supervision of Dr. Yuanming Pan in Geological Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan.
  • He is a dedicated exploration geologist and geologic mapper with a strong focus on unconformity-related uranium deposits in the Canadian Athabasca Basin, and phosphate-hosted uranium and thorium deposits.
  • Ayetullahs research focuses on using synchrotron X-ray techniques (XANES-XRF) and Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) for investigating ore systems with applications in mineral exploration.
  • Traction Uranium ( CSE: TRAC ) ( OTC: TRCTF ) ( FRA: Z1K ) is in the business of mineral exploration and the development of discovery prospects in Canada, including its two flagship uranium projects in the world-renowned Athabasca Region.

transcosmos presents acrylic sheets as Covid-19 preventive measures to Okinawa Prefecture

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Friday, June 10, 2022

TOKYO, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. hereby announces that the company on Monday, May 16, 2022, donated Okinawa prefecture 1,100 acrylic sheets that can be used as a preventive measure against the novel coronavirus. transcosmos hopes the acrylic sheets assist restaurants, cafes, bars and other dining places in preventing the spread of infections.

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  • transcosmos hopes the acrylic sheets assist restaurants, cafes, bars and other dining places in preventing the spread of infections.
  • We will use these acrylic sheets to help restaurants, cafes, bars and other places prevent the spread of the virus.
  • As an Okinawa SDGs Partner, transcosmos will continue to serve the citizens of Okinawa prefecture through creating job opportunities, assisting Industry DX, and participating in volunteering activities.
  • As a company committed to local communities, transcosmos will continue to contribute to the development of Okinawa prefecture.

Surtreat Solutions Announces New Project at Okinawa Military Base, Working Again with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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Monday, December 13, 2021

This new project at America's largest military base in Japan will focus on extending the service life of an ammunition bunker.

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  • This new project at America's largest military base in Japan will focus on extending the service life of an ammunition bunker.
  • "Surtreat Solutions is delighted to be working again at Okinawa and we are proud of our more than 20-year relationship working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support our military," remarked Julie K. Mizzi, Chief Executive Officer and President at Surtreat Solutions.
  • Surtreat Solutions stands ready to assist with additional U.S. government and military projects as we work together to rebuild America's infrastructure."
  • Since 2006, Surtreat Solutions life extension technology has been supporting the U.S. military at Okinawa.

Georgia College professor and student name new species of amphipod

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

About 10,000 different species of these shrimplike creatures are known to exist.

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  • About 10,000 different species of these shrimplike creatures are known to exist.
  • Georgia College Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Kristine White and junior environmental scienc e major Sally Sir of Duluth, Georgia, have discovered an amphipod never before identified by anyone else.
  • They found it in a collection of about 7,000 amphipods White collected in the mid-2000s as a post-doctoral student in Okinawa, Japan.
  • She feels incredibly lucky to be at Georgia College, where undergraduate researchas early as freshman yearis encouraged.