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What AI and data startups must know before betting on Japan

Guest writer Masaru Ikeda brings us an overview of the Japanese AI startup ecosystem courtesy of JETRO.

Japanese AI Startups Gain Attention as Homegrown LLMs and Generative AI Deployment Accelerate

Mitsubishi Electric and Akari Announce Physical AI Strategy, Targeting Commercialization Within 6 Months

Mitsubishi Electric Signs Investment and Collaboration Agreement with AI Startup Akari

AI-PAX 2026 Summer

Organized by the business card management app "Eight," AI-PAX is an exhibition specialized in the practical business application of AI.

2026: the year AI agents take over in Japanese corporations

METI All-in on AI in DX Stock 2026 Selections

NEC Partners with Anthropic for Enterprise AI Strategy

AI Agents Trigger ‘SaaSpocalypse’ Fears as $1 Trillion Wiped From Software Stocks

Japanese Startups Raise Billions in Fresh Funding Across AI, Fusion, and Deep Tech

Startup Japan FUNDeal 2026

A focused fundraising event connecting startups with investors through curated meetings, pitches, and deal-oriented networking.

2026's 'SaaSpocalypse' Debate Explores AI Agent Coexistence

IPA's Top 10 Information Security Threats 2026: AI Cybersecurity Risks First Listed

Japan's AI Basic Plan Focuses on Trustworthy AI

10th AI EXPO TOKYO

Japan's largest specialized exhibition for AI technology, this event serves as a premier consultation platform for those seeking solutions for DX promotion and operational efficiency.

AI in Education

Join DataMinds for an exciting evening exploring the intersection of AI and education.

TEAMZ Web3/AI Summit 2026 brings global tech leaders to Tokyo

Hands-on Workshop: Give your AI Agents Eyes and Ears (Perception Layer 101)

​This workshop is a practical walkthrough of building a perception layer for agents using VideoDB. You’ll learn how to convert continuous media (screen, mic, camera, RTSP, files) into a structured context your agent can use. Free!

Tokyo becomes new test ground for Nuro’s autonomous vehicles

Japan plans 10x expansion of AI supercomputing capacity by 2030

JID / ASCII STARTUP 2026

A major Japanese startup conference connecting innovators, media, corporates, and investors across technology and business.

University of Tokyo opens applications for GCI World 2026

Morning Pitch

Series of startup pitch sessions connecting early-stage founders with investors and partners for growth opportunities.

Japan's 2025 startup funding leaderboard