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RAMEN TECH 2026

RAMEN TECH 2026 is an international startup festival that turns the city of Fukuoka into a five-day hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Bringing together startups, investors, engineers, creators, and policymakers from more than 50 countries, the event features conferences, startup pitches, networking sessions, and community-led events across the city. It offers a unique opportunity to connect with Asia's growing innovation ecosystem while exploring emerging technologies and cross-border collaboration.

Yoshinoya Acquires U.S. Ramen Company to Expand Global Food Business

Kyoto Smart City Expo 2025

Andy from Hungry Osaka Tours

Andy Watanabe, owner of Hungry Osaka Tours, shares his journey from teaching in Japan to running his own tour company. Originally from Europe, he moved to Japan “for a year” but stayed 25. After teaching and opening an English school, he shifted to tour guiding in Osaka, focusing on high-quality, bilingual experiences. Andy notes challenges with bureaucracy and banks as a foreign entrepreneur but highlights his wife’s support and the importance of learning Japanese. His advice: respect local customs, make the effort, and people will support you—success in Japan comes from hard work and gratitude.

More Than Convenience: Japan's Food Delivery Transformation

Japan’s food delivery culture, rooted in Edo-period demae, has evolved from community-based hospitality to a highly digitalized ecosystem. The rise of platforms like Uber Eats and Demaekan, accelerated by COVID-19, transformed the market. Today, aggregators, logistics firms, and autonomous delivery technologies reshape operations, making Japan a global testbed for delivery innovation.

Fast Casual and SaaS: Reshaping Japan's Restaurant Service

Japan’s restaurant industry is evolving with fast casual dining and restaurant SaaS. Brands like Crisp Salad Works and UMAMI BURGER blend tech and quality meals. Startups such as Dinii, Toreta, and TableCheck offer digital tools for orders, payments, and reservations—reshaping the food service experience with efficiency and personalization.

Japan's food self-sufficiency and agriculture-related startups

A food self-sufficiency rate shows how much food a country produces compared to what it consumes. It’s an important way to understand a country’s food security and resilience, especially during global crises like wars, pandemics, or climate change. This has become more important in recent years.

GREEN OFFSHORE supports small and medium farmers with smart agriculture

Kinki University fostering entrepreneurs through ramen

FOOMA JAPAN 2025 – The World’s Leading Food Processing Expo

Four-day international expo in Tokyo showcasing 1,000 exhibitors and 5,000 food-processing solutions under the theme “Touch FOOMA, Taste the Future.” Free pre-registration unlocks full access to the world’s foremost showcase of food-manufacturing innovation.

TUAT to support new businesses in food and agriculture

Gen Z leading the way in Kitakyushu

The Frozen Food Revolution: Preserving the Value of Food

The Challenge of Next-Generation Freezing Technology to Protect "Deliciousness" - Masayuki Kinoshita, CEO of Daybreak Inc.

Tokyo: a world-leading city

Tokyo was named the world's best trending destination in Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations 2024. The number of foreign tourists visiting Tokyo has been increasing rapidly in recent years, with the city ranking 4th in the “Top 100 City Destinations Index 2023” published by Euromonitor International. Tokyo is attracting increasing attention.

Building Food Service Infrastructure: funfo's Mobile Ordering System Driving Restaurant DX

In Kyoto, a startup company called ”funfo” is providing mobile ordering systems for restaurants. Founders Mr. Qiao and Mr. Wang started the company with four other members during their graduate studies, driven by a desire to support digital transformation in the restaurant industry.

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.

Fukuoka: A city loved by locals

A recent survey by Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting, a Japanese think tank, revealed how much Fukuoka City is loved by locals. In fact, the city ranked first in the nation in terms of “attachment” and “pride” felt by its residents. In this article, we will find out why the people of Fukuoka love their hometown.

Tackling Global Food Crisis with Plant-Based Foods: dishwill CEO on the Future of Food and Entrepreneurial Philosophy

In a world where over 800 million people face food insecurity and the global population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, food production is reaching its limits. Japanese plant-based food company dishwill approaches this crisis with a unique perspective.

Nagoya’s culture and cuisine

Located right at the heart of Japan, between Tokyo and Osaka, Nagoya bridges East and West Japan both geographically and culturally. This central positioning has created a blend of traditions and influences, resulting in a unique and harmonious cultural identity. While Nagoya may not be as popular a tourist destination as Kyoto or Tokyo, those who visit quickly discover its charm—particularly through its vibrant food scene.

Kitakyushu: city of iron and steel

The history and culture of Kitakyushu is deeply rooted in the production of iron and steel. In this article, we’ll explore the essential role this city played in the modernization of Japan, its rebirth as a tourist destination, and the beauty of its natural surroundings.

French Food Stall "Remi San Chi": Cherishing Every Encounter - An Interview with Chef Remi

Fukuoka's yatai (food stalls) are iconic symbols of the city's nightlife. Among them, "Chez Remi" stands out amongst the crowd - a French food stall operated by the French owner and chef.

Startup Ecosystem in Fukuoka

Fukuoka is emerging as one of Japan’s top startup cities, offering strong support for foreign entrepreneurs, affordable living, and a vibrant business ecosystem. With startup visas, incubators, and global connectivity, it’s an ideal base for innovation and growth.

FOODEX JAPAN 2025

THE MOST HISTORICAL INTERNATIONAL F&B BUSINESS PLATFORM REPRESENTING ASIA

Japanese Sake: how can traditions survive in a modern industry?

The sake industry is in a difficult situation, bound by regulations and tradition. However, since 2021, new movements that pursue innovation have accelerated, and signs of improvement have begun to appear.