#Ecosystem

GLOBAL STARTUP EXPO 2026

Co-hosted with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and organized by the Osaka Startup Ecosystem Consortium (Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation), Global Startup EXPO 2026 is a world-class international deep-tech event.

2026 Japanese Corporate DX Survey: 75.9% Considering "AI First" Strategy

Tokyo Announces Selected Startups for Tokyo Deep Tech Commercialization Support Program

Why Japan's Best and Brightest All Want the Same Job

Staff Writer Anne Mimuro brings us a refreshingly honest take on Japan's recruitment culture, based off her recent firsthand experience (congratulations, Anne!)

Tokyo's SusHi Tech Global Program Selects Wave 6 Startups

Japan's M&A Transaction Count Hits Record 2,647 Deals in First Half of 2026

Lawson to Enter Indian Market in 2027, Opening Flagship Stores in Mumbai with Plans for 100 Locations by 2030

Growth Market Overhaul Creates New Landscape; Startups Seek Exits via M&A

2026 First Half Startup Investment Trends Report

Japan is moving into Southeast Asia faster than the West, and most brands haven’t noticed yet

Japanese brands are expanding across Southeast Asia as rising consumer demand shifts investment beyond manufacturing and into local markets.

Japanese Companies' Overseas Bases Reach 75,531, with Asia Accounting for 70%

Financial Services Agency Plans Regulatory Relaxation for Startup Lending, Amendment to Nonbank Bond Law in 2027

20 Billion Yen Public-Private Investment in Fusion and Plastic Recycling Startups

High 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.

Komatsu Expands African Business Through Côte d'Ivoire Training Center

Coworking 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.

FSA to Relax Regulations on Startup Fundraising, Expanding Non-Bank Financing by 2027

Pitchbook: 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.

JBIC Survey Reveals Trends in Japanese Companies' Overseas Expansion

NXHD Becomes World's 5th Largest Logistics Company Through Major Acquisition, Shifts Global Strategy

Japan's 5-Year Startup Development Plan: What Reinforcement Measures Are Needed?

China Takes Fintech Patent Lead, Surpasses US as Financial Hegemony Looms

Why 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.

PM Takaichi Shows Commitment to Expanding Startup Support in Talks with Business Executives