TANAKA Memorial Foundation Seeks Proposals for 2026 Precious Metals Research Grants Sep. 1, 2026. - The TANAKA Memorial Foundation has opened submissions for its fiscal year 2026 Precious Metals Research Grants, inviting proposals from researchers affiliated with educational and public research institutions in Japan. The application period runs from September 1 to November 30, 2026. This grant program, now in its 28th edition, aims to foster scientific and industrial development by supporting innovative research and […]
Shiga Prefecture and Michigan Strengthen 60-Year Partnership with September 2026 Visit Sep. 1, 2026. - The Governor of Shiga Prefecture, Taizo Mikazuki, is set to visit Michigan in September 2026 to reinforce the long-standing sister state relationship that both regions share as they approach the 60th anniversary of their connection in 2028. The alliance, established in 1968 due to a common link to Lake Biwa in Shiga and the Great Lakes in Michigan, will be […]
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