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Sep 8, 2026Lawson to Enter Indian Market in 2027, Opening Flagship Stores in Mumbai with Plans for 100 Locations by 2030
#Ecosystem#International
Sep 7, 2026Growth Market Overhaul Creates New Landscape; Startups Seek Exits via M&A
#Funding#Ecosystem
Sep 4, 20262026 First Half Startup Investment Trends Report
#Ecosystem#Funding
Sep 3, 2026Niigata Foodtech Town Launches Full Operation with Unified Government-Industry-Academic Partnership
#Agriculture#Foodtech
Sep 2, 2026Japanese Companies' Overseas Bases Reach 75,531, with Asia Accounting for 70%
#Ecosystem
Sep 1, 2026Docomo Starlink Direct Surpasses 5 Million Users Just 2 Months After Launch
#5g#Telecommunications
Stories
InsightHigh Density, High Stakes: AI Expo Japan 2026 and the Frontier of Physical AI
AI Expo Japan 2026 showcased a clear divide between today’s enterprise AI and tomorrow’s Physical AI, offering a glimpse into how Japanese companies are approaching robotics through data, edge computing, reliability, and safety.
Aug 27, 2026#AI.#SaaS.#Ecosystem.#Event Report
InsightCoworking Spaces: Tokyo, part 3
Explore three stylish coworking spaces in Shibuya—WeWork Iceberg, Creative Lounge MOV, and .andwork—as the final stop in this Tokyo series, highlighting their unique designs, international communities, creative atmospheres, and flexible workspaces.
Aug 25, 2026#Ecosystem
InsightAnimals and Japan part 3: breeders and horses in Japan
A series exploring domestic animals in Japan, covering everything from Japan’s unique pet culture and market to the latest technology. In part 1 we had an overview of the laws regarding pets, and part 2 explored the pet-tech landscape. No, in the final installment, we will look at breeders and how Japanese horse racing is quietly becoming a cultural export.
Aug 20, 2026#Market Insight
InsightPitchbook: the mid-2026 ranking of VC startup ecosystems
The United States continues to top the global rankings, but China is closing in rapidly and Europe is making its mark with a few surprises.
Aug 18, 2026#Ecosystem.#VC.#Entrepreneurship
InsightAnimals and Japan part 2: pet-tech
A series exploring domestic animals in Japan, covering everything from Japan’s unique pet culture and market to the latest technology. In part 1 we have an overview of the laws regarding pets. Part 2 explores the trends, technologies, and companies shaping Japan’s evolving pet-tech landscape.
Aug 13, 2026#Market Insight
InsightAnimals and Japan part 1: pets
A series exploring domestic animals in Japan, covering everything from Japan’s unique pet culture and market to the latest technology. In part 1 we have an overview of the laws regarding pets.
Aug 6, 2026#Market Insight
Events
Tokyo Game Show 2026
Makuhari Messe
September 17, 2026GLOBAL STARTUP EXPO 2026
Umekita / Nakanoshima Cross
October 5, 2026RAMEN TECH 2026
Multiple venues across Fukuoka City, Japan
October 7, 2026Kyoto Smart City Expo 2026
Keihanna Plaza, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
October 8, 2026CEATEC 2026
Makuhari Messe
October 13, 2026Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026
Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan
October 13, 2026
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