A joint research team from ATR, Kyoto University, and AIST is developing a humanoid robot that can freely ride a skateboard. Learn about the technology expected to be applied in disaster rescue, nursing care, and construction—including dynamic balance control and off-road mobility. Includes comparison with global humanoid robot development.

JTB Research Institute's 2025 survey reveals 70% of travelers book via smartphone, with generative AI usage surging from 9.7% to 28.8%. Discover how technology is reshaping Japan's travel landscape, from AI trip planning to e-sports tourism.

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry allocates approximately 300 billion yen for generative AI in its 2026 budget proposal. Supporting domestic AI development with 1 trillion yen over 5 years in partnership with private companies like SoftBank. Also advancing next-generation nuclear reactor development to strengthen Japan's industrial competitiveness.

As generative AI drives data center construction boom, Japan faces severe power supply constraints. Electricity demand projected to surge 13-fold by 2034, raising blackout risks. GPU servers consume 10x more power than conventional systems, requiring massive cooling energy. Exploring Japan's infrastructure challenges and solutions.

Japan unveils a massive ¥3 trillion ($20 billion) public-private partnership to develop domestic AI technology. Led by SoftBank and backed by over 10 companies including Preferred Networks, the initiative aims to build a foundation model with 1 trillion parameters—matching global AI leaders. With government support of ¥1 trillion over five years and SoftBank's ¥2 trillion data center investment, Japan seeks to catch up in the AI race dominated by the US and China. A comprehensive look at Japan's ambitious AI strategy.