What if the future of technology hinged on a single breakthrough? For decades, semiconductors have been the invisible engines driving everything from smartphones to space exploration. Yet, the global ...

In order to take a global leadership role in AI regulations and innovation, the Kishida administration must formulate its own legal framework at home. Prime Minister Kishida Fumio plans to participate ...

The growth in population, rise in income, and changes in dietary preferences, have led to an increase in the demand for livestock products globally, highlighting the need for smart livestock ...

The consumable part of the robot is made of a gummy candy-like material sweetened with sugar and apple juice. It’s connected ...

To survive in the global technological race, Japan must integrate defence and civilian innovation ecosystems that are made up of various stakeholders. The concept of a ‘dual-use startup ecosystem’ was ...

Power Roll is to trial its flexible perovskite PV film technology in Japan. Image: Power Roll. UK-based flexible PV specialist Power Roll is teaming up with Japanese utility Tokyo Gas to explore the ...

TUKUBA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and IQM Quantum Computers (IQM), a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, have ...

Microsoft today announced a $10 billion (approx. ¥1.6 trillion) investment in Japan from 2026 through 2029, built around three pillars: Technology, Trust, and Talent. The commitments include expanding ...

The Japanese fintech sector exhibits a rich diversity, underscored by robust growth in digital payments. This is evident in the ascendancy of e-wallet ecosystems such as d-Barai, PayPay, and LINE Pay.

Nuro, the Silicon Valley-based startup backed by Nvidia, Uber, and SoftBank, is testing its autonomous vehicle technology in Japan. Toyota Prius vehicles equipped with Nuro’s self-driving software — ...

Japan elevated its Silk Road diplomacy with Central Asia in 2025 by launching an AI cooperation partnership focused on governance, training and institution-building rather than infrastructure. By ...

Japanese art has an allure that transcends time, from the resplendent beauty of paintings on golden screens to the elegant lines of ikebana flower arrangements. In modern times, new technologies are ...