Japan: Storm System Brings Intense Lightning to Southwestern Region 2

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued weather alerts for Nagasaki and Kumamoto Prefectures in southwestern Japan on Wednesday, September 10, as a Linear Precipitation Band brought severe downpour to the area. Officials also warned residents across a wide area along the Sea of ​​Japan coast for flooding in low-lying areas, and swelling and overflowing rivers due to heavy rain with lightning.

Water purification system using Cova Technology's silver ion technology

Water purification system using Cova Technology's silver ion technology

Koba Technology (Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu City) has developed a water purification system (photo) that applies its unique silver ion technology. It can produce 200 liters of water per hour for domestic use from sewage water from rivers and other sources. Then, after sterilization in two tanks containing silver ceramic balls of 6 mm and 2 mm in diameter, the reverse osmosis membrane filter removes even the smallest particles. The deodorizing effect was also confirmed. The device is small, with a tank capacity of 100ml, and can be carried by a light truck. The price, excluding consumption tax, is 2 million to 2.5 million yen. It is expected to be used for bathing and toilets in times of disaster, as well as for cooling water in factories. It is easy to handle and maintain, and President Kobayashi hopes to export it to emerging countries. Photo taken on November 13, 2019, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

Naebo Station Aerial Walkway

Naebo Station Aerial Walkway

An aerial walkway to be created in March 2021 as part of the redevelopment of Naebo Station on the JR Hakodate and Chitose lines.

THE GRAN ALT SAPPORO

THE GRAN ALT SAPPORO

Condominiums created in the redevelopment of the north exit of Naebo Station on the JR Hakodate and Chitose Lines, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido.