Scholar devises catechin-based anti-flue mask

Scholar devises catechin-based anti-flue mask

OSAKA, Japan - Associate professor Kunihiro Kaihatsu of Osaka Sangyo University announces on Oct. 26, 2014, the development of an anti-influenza mask containing a derivative of catechin, a major green tea component known to have antibacterial effects.

Electric garbage collection truck devised

Electric garbage collection truck devised

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows an ''electric garbage collection truck'' using Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s battery system for electric vehicles. The truck, developed by special vehicle maker Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co., realized a sharp cut in carbon dioxide emissions, Mitsubishi Motors said.

Tokushima Gov. Endo denies involvement in bribery case

Tokushima Gov. Endo denies involvement in bribery case

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Tokushima Gov. Toshio Endo speaks to reporters in Tokushima City on March 2, denying allegations he received bribes from the president of a Tokyo-based consulting firm who is currently facing charges of involvement in a corruption case in Ibaraki Prefecture. Mitsuro Ozaki, president of Gyosai Toshi Kaihatsu Kenkyujo, is believed to have paid an aide to Endo, 58, about 3 million yen in relation to a public works project to construct a prefectural facility, a major daily said.

Electric garbage collection truck devised

Electric garbage collection truck devised

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows an ''electric garbage collection truck'' using Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s battery system for electric vehicles. The truck, developed by special vehicle maker Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co., realized a sharp cut in carbon dioxide emissions, Mitsubishi Motors said. (Kyodo)

Tokushima Gov. Endo denies involvement in bribery case

Tokushima Gov. Endo denies involvement in bribery case

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Tokushima Gov. Toshio Endo speaks to reporters in Tokushima City on March 2, denying allegations he received bribes from the president of a Tokyo-based consulting firm who is currently facing charges of involvement in a corruption case in Ibaraki Prefecture. Mitsuro Ozaki, president of Gyosai Toshi Kaihatsu Kenkyujo, is believed to have paid an aide to Endo, 58, about 3 million yen in relation to a public works project to construct a prefectural facility, a major daily said.