#Ecosystem

Government Regulatory Council Promotes Physical AI Robot Field Trials

Content Tokyo event report: where art meets tech

This year’s Content Tokyo took place from June 17th to June 19th at Tokyo Big Sight, bringing together the worlds of art & graphic design with a slew of technologies such as AR/VR and blockchain. Read about some of the highlights of our visit!

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Goes Private with 390 Billion Yen MBO

TORYUMON KYUSHU 2026

TORYUMON is a premier startup event dedicated to the U25 generation. It serves as a gathering point for young entrepreneurs, those preparing to launch, and anyone interested in the startup world, providing them with new career and life choices.

Trends in Japanese Company Expansion into India: JETRO Regional Analysis Report

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.

Keidanren Discusses Startup Ecosystem Challenges: Global Talent Development Urgent for Tokyo's International Competitiveness

Tokyo Government to Work with Startups to Tackle Increase in Bear Encounters

Tokyo's Startup Ecosystem International Ranking Stalls

JETRO Survey Shows Record-High Overseas Business Momentum for Japanese Firms

A practical guide to Japanese networking for overseas entrepreneurs

If you plan to build and grow your business in Japan for the mid-long term, learning Japanese will definitely help you work here, as it helps you move faster and build trust. In the startup scene especially, being able to explain your product in Japanese and building friendly relationships are the first steps to diving into the community and earning trust.

Global VCs Invited to Kansai Region to Strengthen Post-Expo Startup Ecosystem

Tokyo Falls to 11th Place in Global Startup Ecosystem Rankings, Globalization Remains Challenge

2026: the year AI agents take over in Japanese corporations

2026 Startup Ecosystem Survey Released by METI

The dating app market in Japan

As the global dating app market enters a mature phase and interest in AI advancements and the Singularity grows, columnist Tatsuya Yajima finds himself wondering where the “next-generation dating service” will emerge.

Osaka Taps JRI, Hakuhodo and Sony Network Communications to Lead Global Startup EXPO 2026

Japan Meets Singapore: Two Startup Ecosystems Find Common Ground

The event Japan Meets Singapore brought together members of the startup communities from both countries for a night of ecosystem insights, founder pitches, and networking. More than just a social gathering, the event highlighted the growing momentum behind cross-border collaboration between two of Asia’s most strategically positioned innovation hubs.

Event Report : Takeoff Tokyo 2026

In the South Halls of Tokyo Big Sight on 31st March and 1st April 2026, TAKEOFF TOKYO battened down the hatches as a spring storm raged outside.

Top 5 Startup Trends Set to Shape 2026

Japan made its business visa six times harder to get—and that's only half the story

The Business Manager Visa overhaul of October 2025 is the most dramatic immigration shift Japan has made in a decade. Here's what it means for foreign founders, and why the real story is more complicated than a simple crackdown.

2026 Japanese Economic Outlook: Growth Expected at 0.8%

Japan's Startup Development 5-Year Plan: Progress Review and New Initiatives Through 2030

2026's 'SaaSpocalypse' Debate Explores AI Agent Coexistence