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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.

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.

Innovating Translation Technology from a Global Perspective: Interview with Suguru Sakanishi, CEO of Yaraku, Inc.

Yaraku, Inc. is supporting multilingual corporate communication with its unique CAT (Computer Assisted Translation) tool that combines machine translation with human expertise. We spoke with CEO Suguru Sakanishi about his entrepreneurial experience in America, his current business and his vision for the future. From a business that began on a drunken impulse to building a diverse global team

Kaminashi strengthens support for foreign workers with education services in 13 languages

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.

[MEGA Demo Day] Web Development & Data Science bootcamps

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[Demo Day Combo] Web Development & Data Science bootcamps - 2023 Spring

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What's great about Japan SaaS firms?

Japanese SaaS firms are growing, what is the secret behind their steady growth?