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This is the world's first plastic bag that can solve the risk of fish accidentally ingesting it by using taste. It contains denatonium, a substance that fish dislike, which not only prevents accidental ingestion but is also commendable for its use of carbon-neutral principles, employing polylactic acid fiber derived from sugarcane lactic acid (not affecting the increase or decrease of total atmospheric carbon dioxide).

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Many incidents are caused by "human factors," and while checklists and double-checking are implemented to prevent them, they haven't been a fundamental solution.
However, the proposer's idea of "a system that identifies mistakes during checks by linking eye-tracking glasses with a smartphone app and performing data analysis with AI" was evaluated as having the potential to lead to a fundamental solution for incidents.

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Conventional exercise load measurement had issues such as invasiveness to the subject due to blood sampling and the inconvenience of expensive and complex large measuring equipment. This technology overcomes these challenges by focusing on the lactate concentration in sweat, which can be collected non-invasively, and analyzing it as an alternative to traditional exercise intensity indicators.
Furthermore, it is expected that in the future, this will facilitate the proposal of optimal exercise plans for athlete training and rehabilitation for patients with heart disease.

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We evaluated this groundbreaking mechanism that allows you to feel and visually confirm changes in your body and mind through the sense of smell. It analyzes your constitution based on the olfactory response to the pharmacological actions of essential oils, such as scents that activate the digestive system or relax muscles, and visualizes the results in a chart.

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Extracellular vesicles (exosomes) exist in body fluids like urine and blood, and these exosomes contain a wealth of biological information, including nucleic acids and proteins.
The proposer has developed a new technology to efficiently capture exosomes and has succeeded in detecting over 1,300 types of miRNA, biomolecules deeply involved in the onset and progression of diseases. This detection number is unparalleled globally.
By analyzing the detected miRNA, they are developing tests for high-precision early cancer detection and treatment selection platforms for personalized medicine, with practical application expected in the near future.

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This technology can regenerate and supply hygienic water that complies with WHO drinking water guidelines and various national standards by using its unique AI/IoT water quality management technology on wastewater.
This technology is highly commendable as it can lead to solutions for global water problems, particularly in developing countries, and for hygiene issues in the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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This is an idea that can be developed and commercialized as a household or restaurant item. It is safe for people of all ages to use, but it is especially useful for those who need assistance, such as children and the elderly. It is also suitable for the current COVID-19 situation where we have to measure our body temperature wherever we go.

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In response to the serious social problem of a shortage of workers in the nursing care industry, it is said that 27% of Japan's total population will be elderly in the future.
Although the acceptance of human resources from the Asian region has already begun to solve the labor shortage, there is a view that this will not resolve the shortage in the long run.
While face-to-face care is the standard, if online care becomes possible, it could solve the labor shortage and become a new method of care communication, which led to this award.

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Energy is an increasingly important field for humanity. Could this be the key to realizing a hydrogen-based society? While there are still challenges such as safety and efficiency, we felt the technology was fascinating.

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We believe that positioning pet food as a tool that supports health resonates with users.
Recently, complete nutrition foods have become widespread in society, and we were impressed by the idea of applying this perspective to pets and considering its implementation.

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Given the recent circumstances, we believe it is time to reconsider and rethink how to handle and respond to emergencies.
Our company is also considering how to approach disaster prevention, and the proposed blockchain disaster prevention system "Yasashisa Link" is based on fundamental elements for future initiatives such as gratitude, kindness, compassion, and bonds. We selected it because we share these values.

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When I first saw the video, what came to mind was the scene of children (and families) laughing and playing together in parks and schoolyards.
For Japanese people who lack exercise, this is very interesting.
We also have high hopes for new art proposals.
We felt that this technology could be widely applied to various fields.

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The idea of effectively utilizing garbage (unwanted items) by converting it into energy is highly commendable and aligns with current global trends like the SDGs. If combined with technology that accelerates the fuel conversion process, it could be commercialized and become very interesting. We believe that such perspectives will give rise to new value, and we strongly encourage the continuation of this imaginative exploration.

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Our company aims to revitalize local economies through mobility, with the concept of "mobility services that deepen the bonds between people and towns."
We strongly resonated with this proposal's idea of increasing interaction among local residents through mobility and sustainably revitalizing the local economy.
We present this corporate award in anticipation of achieving a richer life that is different from before.

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We were amazed by the technology that ferments and tenderizes meat and fish proteins by attaching harmless bacteria to a cloth.
In addition to improving taste and texture, this technology also contributes to reducing food loss. We felt it could be a beacon of hope for restaurants that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and thus we selected it.

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As our company is also involved in the fashion business, we are always interested in this field. We are confident that this proposal will be useful for people who are struggling with fashion or are interested in being stylish. Let's work together to make this a reality, incorporating our expertise in coordination.

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We strongly empathize with this project's approach to solving the challenge of atopic dermatitis, a condition that troubles many, by providing support through IT and collective intelligence in the healthcare domain, which is a social issue. We have selected this project and hope it will continue to solve the problems of as many people as possible.

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This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been a year unlike any we have ever experienced.
The spread of the infection has not only affected those who have fallen ill but has also caused many people to suffer mentally due to various social anxieties. In such times, if there were such a vending machine nearby... FM Osaka loves that kind of kindness.

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First, the proposal highlights the inconveniences and dangers that are prevalent in society for the visually impaired, and the idea was concretely developed from their perspective.
Our company also started a Braille and tactile printing service in 2013, and we have had more opportunities to interact with visually impaired individuals. We have been working to help them live with as few inconveniences as possible by listening to their voices, and we wanted to support someone with a similar aspiration, which is why we selected this proposal.

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In order to produce unconventional talent who will become the next generation of entrepreneurs, we believe it is important for them to interact with many working adults from their middle and high school years to broaden their perspectives and raise their aspirations, beyond just a systematic educational curriculum. We thought that "Fukugyo Sensei" could be one of the answers to this.

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By combining the surprising and mysterious real-world sensation of a ball returning to your hand with AR, you have succeeded in seamlessly connecting the real and virtual worlds.
Perhaps you have brought the two worlds closer not by making the virtual world more natural, but by extracting unnaturalness from the real world.

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During the global COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor activities are restricted.
In these times, we present this award to this proposal to promote interest and curiosity in how a mechanism where a real string instrument plays music without a person can adapt to future lifestyles.

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Sosu Co., Ltd. develops fun and innovative products.
We were attracted not only to the fun of a device that reproduces the comfort of having someone else clean your ears, but also to its safety and potential for application in a wide range of content. We also selected it for the corporate award in anticipation of the future realization of "humans cleaning the ears of people far away."

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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, where our lives are forced to restrict movement and interaction, I believe there is a concern about the thinning of human relationships. This project is an activity that can create and deepen human connections through the non-verbal medium of "music," and we selected it because we felt that collaboration would be possible in our activities.

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We selected this project from the perspective of creating a universal controller using everyday devices, rather than a dedicated one. While this idea itself might not be entirely new, we believe smart devices will continue to evolve, and we chose it with expectations for its future potential.

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In Japan, the barrier to "welfare" is still thick. As a result, there is extremely little contact between people involved in welfare, such as people with disabilities and the elderly, and those outside of it, leading to a lack of understanding and many people finding it difficult to live. This is because they are solving this issue by realizing a "symbiotic society" where everyone can spend time together as a whole town.

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Receiving treatments and exercising on your own are fundamental to improving your health, but most people who are not used to exercising worry that they don't know the correct way to do it, and many end up not exercising at all.
We chose this wonderful idea because it alleviates the anxiety of whether one's movements are correct and leads to health promotion.

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The ability for buyers and sellers to interact directly and the fact that no fees are incurred until a contract is signed makes it attractive for casually listing unused real estate. We feel that it will help solve the vacant house problem, as it handles many properties not listed on general sites, such as farmland, vacation homes, and abandoned buildings. The post-contract support and low usage fees are also major sources of reassurance.

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Our company considers it one of our missions to provide professional talent with various work style options such as "freelance," "side jobs," "career change," and "re-employment," and to create an environment where professional talent can thrive. In a survey of freelance professionals registered with our main service, "FreeConsultant.jp," we heard that even freelance professionals earning over 1 million yen a month had difficulty passing the screening when signing a rental contract. "smeta" is a service that can solve this problem, and we feel it is a service that supports the success of professional talent.

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Perhaps due to the increased attention on "audio distribution" over the past year, we received many applications, and the selection process was very difficult.
Among them, "Waraji! - A Radio Show for Learning About Jobs" was selected because it was not only properly committed to the theme, but the proposal materials were also highly specific.
We truly hope you will be able to launch the program.

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This is an interesting and high-potential Deep Tech idea. If developed and commercialized, it can effectively utilize the energy around us in various forms. This research seeks to find ways to use energy more effectively and explore new energy source options while responding to the future need for more energy worldwide.

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This is one of the first ideas as an effort to control nature at an individual level. It is uncertain whether this idea can be developed and commercialized. In the future, a giant pinwheel using sound waves conceived by a Thai person may appear and be useful for controlling water volume and for planning and countermeasures. It may also lead to solving the problem of flood damage and water disasters. This is an important idea that may be a clue to solving natural disasters at the national and international levels.

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This is an idea that can be developed and put into practical use. It fits the lifestyle of modern people and is useful in daily life. For example, for people who like to exercise, cold water is always available to quench their thirst. For those who enjoy adventurous activities such as hiking, it can be useful when they want to refresh themselves with cold water on the move or when they need hot water to prepare a meal.