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JIRCAS Showcases Latest Biomass Research at Biomass Expo

2026-03-24

At the Biomass Expo / 11th [International] Biomass Exhibition, held as part of “Smart Energy Week” at Tokyo Big Sight from March 17 (Tue) to 19 (Thu), 2026, the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) introduced its “Next-Generation Biomass Upcycling Technology,” which enables the advanced utilization of unused biomass resources.

JIRCAS Exhibits Results of Biomass Energy Research at the 20th Renewable Energy World Exhibition & Forum (RE2026)

2026-02-04

From January 28 to 30, 2026 (Wednesday through Friday), the 20th Renewable Energy World Exhibition & Forum (RE2026) was held at Tokyo Big Sight. JIRCAS introduced its latest research findings related to biomass utilization.

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1296. From JIRCAS Southeast Asia Liaison Office: Population of Southeast Asia

2025-07-11

July 11th is World Population Day. The 2025 edition of the United Nations World Population Estimates has not yet been released, so we have used the 2024 edition to look at the population of Southeast Asia.
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1234. From JIRCAS Southeast Asia Liaison Office #7: "Khao mak"

2025-04-11

In Japan, amazake is called "drinkable intravenous drip" and is said to have beauty benefits. In fact, there is amazake in Thailand called "Khao mak"
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1190. From JIRCAS Southeast Asia Liaison Office #6: Offerings of Rice Cakes for Chinese New Year

2025-02-05

January 29, 2025 was Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is the lunar new year in China, and is also celebrated in Thailand. During Chinese New Year, steamed rice cakes made from glutinous rice flour are eaten as offerings.
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1137. Southeast Asia Liaison Office News #5: Vietnamese Fermented Rice Noodles "Bún"

2024-11-13

Rice noodles made by fermenting rice are eaten not only in Thailand but also in other Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Today, we will introduce Vietnamese fermented rice noodles "Bún".
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1117. Southeast Asia Liaison Office News: Visiting Organic Farms in Thailand

2024-10-15

On September 10th and 11th, 2024 (Wed-Thu), we visited five organic farms on the outskirts of Bangkok with four fourth-year students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Chiba University.