Japan's food exports hit a record $11.3 billion, but what systems make that possible? From 20 miso makers uniting at FOODEX to a $13 billion inbound food tourism pipeline, from onigiri startups promoting rice in Vietnam to a Toyosu-based platform targeting 100 cities worldwide, this is the story of the infrastructure behind Japan's food globalization.
On March 31, 2026, Japan officially enacted a tax reform law introducing a flat 20% separate taxation on crypto assets — down from the previous maximum of 55%. However, the new rate only applies to 'specified crypto assets' traded through domestic exchanges, excluding overseas platforms and DEXs. Implementation is expected from January 2028. We compare Japan's new approach with crypto tax policies worldwide.
Japan Research Institute proposes an Ocean Industrial Complex combining deep-sea robotics, rare earth mining, and blue carbon. With a successful trial extraction of rare earth mud from 6,000m depth and breakthrough underwater wireless tech, Japan's ocean strategy is becoming reality.
TDK will manufacture TMR sensors for Apple in the U.S. for the first time as part of Apple's expanded American Manufacturing Program, with $400 million invested through 2030. We examine how Trump-era reshoring pressure is reshaping supply chains for Japanese component makers including Murata and Taiyo Yuden.
Ippudo ramen now spans 400+ locations across 15 countries. Onigiri shops draw lines in Paris. Green tea exports hit a record $480 million. Natto exports surged 60x for some producers. Japan's 2025 food exports reached a record $11.3 billion. This is how Japanese food, far beyond sushi, is fundamentally reshaping dining tables worldwide.
As global matcha demand explodes, Kagoshima is building a $17M mega-factory, Ibaraki is subsidizing new entrants, and Shizuoka is pivoting from sencha. Inside Japan's matcha production arms race.
Itochu Corporation launches a joint venture with America's largest e-recycler ERI to tap Japan's urban mines for rare metals. With Chinese lithium giants also eyeing the market, we break down the business battle over Japan's hidden treasure trove of 6,800 tons of gold and 60,000 tons of silver.
Japan's steel industry accounts for about 40% of the country's industrial CO2 emissions. The government now aims to create a green steel market exceeding 3 million tons annually by the early 2030s, combining hydrogen reduction, electric arc furnaces, and CCUS. Here's how Japan plans to standardize carbon footprint metrics and respond to the EU's CBAM.
Japan's March 2026 startup funding ranking saw Startale Japan ($530M) and AI & AND ($500M) lead. With Pharos Network's $44M raise backed by Sumitomo and only ~9 unicorns vs. a 100-company target, we examine where Japan's ecosystem stands globally.
Japan's agriculture ministry hosted ambassadors from 60 countries to showcase cutting-edge food technology including vertical plant factories and land-based aquaculture. With food tech designated as one of 17 national growth strategy sectors under the Takaichi administration, Japan targets 30% global market share by 2040. Covers key startups like PlantX, full-cycle aquaculture, and alternative protein trends.
S&B Foods' Golden Curry celebrates its 60th anniversary with a new powder roux featuring 35 spices. Now sold in over 60 countries, Japan's iconic curry brand enters its next chapter.