Kirin cracks the science of beer foam - July 17, 2026
About this episode
This episode covers various news topics including the death of Nobel laureate Susumu Tonegawa and Kirin's new beer foam technology.
In today’s episode: Nobel laureate Susumu Tonegawa dies, remembered for inexhaustible curiosity; ANA pilot sentenced to 20 months for groping flight attendant; Japan’s self-styled top influencer gets suspended sentence for ¥150 million tax evasion; Doctor admits ”delusion” after anointing Japanese shrines and temples with oil; Tokyo train stations roll out facial recognition ticket gates; Japan fails to expand bluefin tuna quota after unexpected Mexico objection; Kirin cracks the science of beer foam that lasts over 20 minutes
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