ScienceJapan pitches 'Society 5.0' to keep its edge in tech and science
To promote 'wearable cyborgs' and 'flying cars,' government needs to deregulate
The Hayabusa2 reentry capsule at the Society 5.0 expo in Tokyo. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
ERI SUGIURA, Nikkei staff writer
TOKYO -- Japan is showcasing its latest scientific achievements, ranging from sea and air to space, as the government aims to boost and propagate cutting-edge technologies despite the country's decline in international competitiveness in such fields.