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Sep 10, 2026Mirai Saien Accepts PwC Foundation Grant for AI Pest Prediction App
#Agriculture#DeepTech#AI
Sep 9, 2026Toyota to Deploy Advanced Autonomous Driving AI in 2028, Pursuing Full In-House Development
#DeepTech#AI
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
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Sep 4, 20262026 First Half Startup Investment Trends Report
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Sep 3, 2026Niigata Foodtech Town Launches Full Operation with Unified Government-Industry-Academic Partnership
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InterviewTakashi Miki, CEO of Solid Surface: the focus is not on robots, but on ‘operation’
We are increasingly seeing food-serving and cleaning robots on our streets. However, it is still difficult to say that robots have become widely established in our work and daily lives. Takashi Miki, CEO of Solid Surface, believes the reason for this lies not in the performance of the robots themselves, but in the ‘operations’ required to ensure they continue to be used effectively on site. Solid State does not manufacture the robots themselves: instead, it provides an operational platform that connects multiple robots from different manufacturers with people, building infrastructure and the cloud, enabling them to operate in a way that suits the specific site. We spoke to Mr Miki at the company’s Haneda Innovation City office.
Sep 1, 2026#AI.#Robotics
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
InsightWhy global investors are looking to Kyoto's deeptech rise
Tokyo remains, without question, Japan's largest startup city. But in tech fields that require years, sometimes decades, of sustained research and development, Kyoto has developed a distinct and increasingly visible edge. Add in a creative industry built on gaming and traditional performing arts, and a city long associated with names like Nintendo and Omron starts to look less like a historical curiosity and more like a serious technology hub.
Jul 30, 2026#DeepTech.#Market Insight.#Ecosystem
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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