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AI in Education

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

University of Tokyo opens applications for GCI World 2026

Centassist Academy sets out to train next generation of chip designers

Japanese universities push to attract international students

Maker Faire Tokyo 2025 – Tokyo

Kyoto Smart City Expo 2025

Okayama Prefecture adopts new approach to startup support

Kawasaki brings entrepreneurship lessons to elementary school students

EDCON 2025 – Osaka

SPEXA 2025

Iwate's young people shine: creating the future through entrepreneurship and business skills

Mie University makes entrepreneurship education mandatory for all first-year students

Kinki University fostering entrepreneurs through ramen

Japan’s Bold Startup Gamble: 100 Unicorns in 5 Years

The Japanese government announced its ‘Startup Development Five-year Plan’ in November 2022. Now-former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida presented the Five-Year Startup Plan as part of his grand design for a new form of capitalism in Japan. While Abenomics led to higher stock prices and corporate profits, it did not translate into higher wages.

Kyoto: a haven for creative inspiration and mindful living

Kyoto’s hidden paths, Zen meditation, tea ceremonies, and traditional crafts all inspire creativity, fostering mindfulness and fueling entrepreneurial growth.

Tsukuba: city of science and technology

Located about 50 km from Tokyo, Tsukuba City is not exactly famous among tourists. However, it does have a reputation among scientists and researchers, being home to one of Japan's leading universities, the University of Tsukuba, as well as many national and corporate research institutes.

Expanding the Potential of International Talent - Emunitas Inc.

We spoke with Masubuchi and Luan, Co-Founders and COOs of Emunitas, a company building a platform connecting global talent with Japanese businesses. They shared with us their founding story, business development, and the potential of startups based in Beppu.

From Disaster to Future: Sendai City's Startup Challenge - Koji Sakai (City of Sendai)

We spoke with Mr. Sakai from Sendai City about how the region's entrepreneurial support evolved after the earthquake, the growth of their unique startup ecosystem and their vision for the future.

University support for startups

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has been implementing various measures to support the creation and growth of university-based startups.

US-based SOZO Ventures establishes 11KS in Japan

Sendai launches HR development program for emerging countries

Shizuoka Prefecture launches multi-pronged marine DX development plan

Nagoya City launches youth initiative to revitalize shopping streets

Tokai National University Organisation holds a ceremony to mark the completion of TOIC, a centre for industry-academia collaboration