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Former Head of Japan-Turkmenistan Parliamentary Friendship Group Toshiaki Endo Awarded Turkmen Medal

26 Jun. 08:02

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An official presentation ceremony was hosted inside the Parliament Building of Japan in Tokyo, where Toshiaki Endo, the former Chairman of the Japan-Turkmenistan Parliamentary Friendship Group, was presented with the Jubilee Medal "30th Anniversary of the Neutrality of Turkmenistan" alongside a commemorative silver badge. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the state decorations were formally presented on behalf of the Government of Turkmenistan by Atadurdy Bayramov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Japan, honoring Endo’s dedication to expanding bilateral interparliamentary connectivity.

High-level briefings during the ceremony were delivered by Ambassador Bayramov, Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Eri Arfiya, and Shinpei Matsushita, the newly appointed Chairman of the Japan-Turkmenistan Parliamentary Friendship Group. The speakers highly praised the current level of interstate dialogue, specifically isolating Toshiaki Endo's foundational role in boosting cooperative political and legislative diplomacy between both countries. In his acceptance address, Toshiaki Endo extended his profound gratitude to the leadership of Turkmenistan for the high validation of his professional tenure, reaffirming his continued commitment to supporting the long-term expansion of bilateral relations.

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On-the-Go Power: Japanese Engineers Develop Wireless In-Road Charging for Electric Vehicles

10 Oct. 08:10

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In a major leap for electric mobility, Honda R&D, alongside Taisei Corporation and Taisei Rotec, has unveiled an innovative dynamic wireless charging system that charges electric vehicles as they drive. By embedding compact energy-transmitting modules directly into the road surface, the system transfers power via a magnetic field to receivers mounted underneath moving vehicles. Designed to withstand heavy commercial transport up to 20 tons, real-world road testing is scheduled to begin in Japan in April 2027.

The technology eliminates the need for full road reconstruction, as modules can be integrated directly into milled asphalt layers. Aimed at boosting charging power up to 150 kW in future iterations, this infrastructure solution promise to significantly reduce grid pressure on traditional charging stations, particularly for logistics and commercial fleets.

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