Japan pitches 'Society 5.0' to keep its edge in tech and science

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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.

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