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This paper outlines Japan's current activities in the research and dev
elopment (R&D) and commercialization of metal hydrides for application
s in hydride electrodes and batteries, hydrogen storage, hydrogen puri
fication and effective utilization of thermal energy. Representative a
nd notable activities and technologies promoted by private corporation
s and national projects are briefly covered.