Robotic arm prepares to attempt its first Fukushima debris grab - theTokyoBill News Brief - July 11, 2026

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In today’s episode: TEPCO’s new 4.6-ton robotic arm prepares to attempt its first Fukushima debris grab; Philippines confirms deal to acquire five Japanese destroyer escorts; World’s first fully sealed vertical farming facility opens in Tokyo; Bridgestone’s airless tires enter commercial use after nearly two decades; Japan’s new cooling product market heats up in time for summer; Umbrella-sharing service adds sun protection version for Kansai commuters

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