Japanese Technology Helps Africa Fight Virus

Japanese technology helps Africa fight virus

There are growing concerns about the long-term spread of coronavirus infection in Africa. The number of confirmed cases on the continent has topped 1 million. Japan has been helping Africa deal with the pandemic.

The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research is located in Ghana. The Institute was founded more than four decades ago with Japanese aid.

Crowdfunding Helps Rain, Flood Victims In Kyushu

Crowdfunding helps rain, flood victims in Kyushu

Several Japanese IT-firms are collecting donations through crowdfunding to help people affected by torrential rain and floods in southwestern Japan.

Readyfor has set up a site where people can make donations starting from 3,000 yen, or about 28 dollars.

Subaru Helps Drivers Keep Their Eye On The Road With Driverfocus

Subaru helps drivers keep their eye on the road with DriverFocus

Transcript: This safety tech keeps you focused on the road. Subaru's DriverFocus distraction mitigation system is one of the first technologies of its kind. It's designed to help detect distracted or drowsy driving. DriverFocus uses facial recognition and biometrics. A driver-facing camera keeps a digital eye on the driver and will chime if it notices you taking your eyes off the road. DriverFocus will also recognize the faces of up to 5 drivers and keep driver profiles. The system will welcome you and move your seat to your desired setting. DriverFocus comes standard in the Subaru Forester Touring Edition.