Innovation No.30

Innovation No.30

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Festivals of the World

Venice Regatta
Grand Boat Festival Befitting the "Water City"
Flamboyant Water Parade and Gondola Race

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World of the New Century

The Japan Asian Association & Asian Friendship Society
Support for Developing Countries Focuses on Water
Over 800 Wells Completed to Ensure Safe Drinking-water Supply

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Providing Solutions for Superior Customer Satisfaction
-Shimadzu HPLC Product Line-up
-Aiming to be the Best Technology Partner Through HPLC Products and Services
-Shimadzu Responses to Demands from Pharmaceutical Industry Customers
-Major Global Customers Select Shimadzu as a Preferred Analytical Instruments Supplier

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Woodland Scenery-Timber Culture-

Log Building Method of the Shoso-in Repository at Todaiji Temple
"Intelligent Material" from 1200 Years Ago
Timber's Air-conditioning Function Protects Ancient Treasures

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Sport Becomes Science

What Makes a Forkball Drop?
The Secret Lies in Greater Deceleration than Other Balls

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