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JETRO and Columbia Technology Ventures host climatetech event in New York

Japan’s blue economy part 2 : Aquaculture

In part 1, we looked at the history of Japan’s shipbuilding, from its early stages to the latest developments such as AI-powered autonomous ships. In part 2, we turn our focus to aquaculture: an area where Asia has become the global leader… and by a lot.

Climate change, energy, and Japan’s GX & fusion startups, part 3: decarbonization

In part three of this series, we look at how Japan has responded to the global call for Carbon Neutrality by 2050, reviewing Japan's initiatives, and highlighting emerging Green Transformation (GX) companies.

Climate change, energy, and Japan’s GX & fusion startups, part 2: the modern era

This series explores Japan's modern energy history while introducing Japanese GX companies and nuclear fusion start-ups. Here in part 2, we outline the energy transitions Japan has undertaken from the post-war period to the present day, bridging the discussion to subsequent sections covering GX initiatives and nuclear fusion start-ups.

Climate change, energy, and Japan’s GX & fusion startups, part 1: History

Focusing on climate change and energy, this series explores Japan's modern energy history while introducing Japanese GX companies and nuclear fusion start-ups. Part 1 covers Japan's modern energy history, detailing developments from the Meiji Restoration to the world wars.

Event report: SKS JAPAN 2025

SKS JAPAN 2025 showcased how Japanese agritech startups are addressing issues such as food waste, resource circulation, and declining domestic demand while exploring opportunities for global expansion.

Bridge Kansai 2025 – Global Ecosystem Mixer

Global Startup Crossroads – Osaka: Osaka Climate Innovation Forum

Global Startup EXPO 2025

Shizuoka SDG Business Award 2024

International startup festival TechGALA opens in Nagoya

Local problems, local solutions

One of the great advantages of startups, with their scrappy, disruptor attitude and grassroots beginnings (often getting started in a living room or garage), is their ability to approach local problems from an innovative angle.