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University of Tokyo to establish new faculties in cutting-edge fields

OpenAI Japan president “committed to supporting startups” at Fukuoka FG Event

International Robot Exhibition (IREX) 2025 – Tokyo

SMBC enters startup business development

Investment in Asian AI companies hits two-year high

IIFES 2025 – Innovative Industry Fair for E x E Solutions

CEATEC 2025

CEATEC is a comprehensive exhibition of digital innovation

Generative AI and music production

Generative AI is transforming music creation, allowing anyone to compose songs without technical skills. Platforms like Suno, AIVA, and Udio automate composition through text prompts, attracting millions worldwide. However, this rapid innovation raises ethical and legal challenges. Artists and organizations like the RIAA and ARA are pushing back against unlicensed use of copyrighted works, while AI detection tools emerge to counter abuse. As the AI music market is projected to grow from €3 billion to €64 billion by 2028, musicians face declining income and an uncertain future. The industry now stands at a crucial crossroads between creativity and technology.

3 inspiring startups pioneering the future of living

As Japan rethinks work and lifestyle after the pandemic, a new generation of startups is transforming how people live. ADDress, Sanu, and HafH are leading this change through flexible, subscription-based living models that make it easier to explore life beyond big cities. From shared houses and nature-rich cabins to global “home away from home” networks, these companies offer new freedom for remote workers, digital nomads, and anyone seeking balance between work and life. Together, they represent Japan’s growing shift toward sustainable, flexible, and experience-driven living for the post-COVID era.

Maker Faire Tokyo 2025 – Tokyo

Kyoto Smart City Expo 2025

Japanese VCs closing gap on US with new, larger funds

Mizuho FG and UPSIDER launch 14.3 billion fund

KSAC DEMODAY 2025

KIDOU Global Conference

2025 US–Japan Healthcare Innovation Conference: Tokyo Executive Symposium

Japan’s AI Journey: Past Lessons, Future Potential

Japan’s AI journey spans decades, from early machine translation and the 1980s Fifth Generation Computer Project to today’s generative AI startups. Despite less global visibility, Japan has steadily advanced with a focus on language, logic, and practical applications. Companies like Sakana AI, Preferred Networks, ABEJA, and Jitera are leading efforts in foundation models, robotics, business solutions, and low-code platforms. Challenges include limited Japanese training data, but this also creates opportunities for specialization. Backed by partnerships with corporations, universities, and global investors, Japan’s AI ecosystem is growing and positioning itself as a unique, collaborative force in the global AI landscape.

Domestic startup launches AI server rental service

Rakuten AI Optimism 2025 – Yokohama

Innovating Translation Technology from a Global Perspective: Interview with Suguru Sakanishi, CEO of Yaraku, Inc.

Yaraku, Inc. is supporting multilingual corporate communication with its unique CAT (Computer Assisted Translation) tool that combines machine translation with human expertise. We spoke with CEO Suguru Sakanishi about his entrepreneurial experience in America, his current business and his vision for the future. From a business that began on a drunken impulse to building a diverse global team

GREEN OFFSHORE supports small and medium farmers with smart agriculture

Music & AI Hackathon 2025

24hs, one competition, lots of prizes Come by and challenge yourself

Interop Tokyo 2025

Explore the latest ICT solutions at Interop Tokyo

Japan’s Manga Industry: The Digital Shift and Rise of AI-Powered Localization

The Japanese manga (comics) industry is experiencing a rapid transformation. The shift from print to digital continues to accelerate, while global revenue structures are also evolving. This article explores the current state of Japan’s manga industry, its challenges, and what the future may hold.