CATL has launched the world's first mass-produced sodium-ion battery. Discover the key advantages: near-zero fire risk during transport with 0V discharge capability, 90% performance retention at -40°C, and over 10,000 charge cycles. We explore the current challenges and future potential of this revolutionary technology.
Author Ken Honda cites a ghostwriter charging 50,000 yen, about $350, per letter. Actual Japanese market rates run 1,000 to 5,500 yen, an order of magnitude lower. So what does it say that the price can be argued for at all in the AI era?
With Fast Retailing (Uniqlo) at a market cap of roughly 27 trillion yen and its domestic business past one trillion yen in revenue, a single brand holds nearly 10% of Japan's apparel market. Explore how legacy brands like Onward and Sanyo Shokai are pivoting to survive in this new era.
Yoshinoya Holdings plans to quintuple its ramen revenue to 40 billion yen in five years and reach 500 stores, aiming to serve more bowls of ramen than anyone in the world by fiscal 2034. Why is Japan's beef bowl king betting on ramen, and can the strategy work?
In semiconductor manufacturing, a single invisible dust particle can ruin an entire wafer. Japanese company Daifuku dominates this ultra-precise logistics field with over 50% global market share in wafer transport systems. Discover why the world's top chipmakers trust Daifuku to move their most valuable assets.
ANA Holdings plans to commercialize drone logistics nationwide by fiscal 2028, targeting commercial service around 2027. Beginning with medical supply delivery to remote islands, the initiative aims to solve logistics challenges in underserved areas. A look at Japan's drone delivery landscape and future prospects.
Japan's JAMSTEC will conduct the world's first rare earth mud mining test from 6,000m deep ocean off Minamitorishima in January 2026. A historic project key to Japan's economic security strategy to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals.
Japan's Finance Minister Katayama signals strong willingness to intervene in currency markets amid persistent yen depreciation. Despite the Bank of Japan's rate hike in December 2025, the yen continues to weaken to 157-level against the dollar, raising market concerns about potential intervention based on Japan-U.S. joint statement.
Tanaka Kikinzoku sets gold price at record 24,414 yen per gram. Comprehensive analysis of gold, platinum, and silver price trends, underlying factors, and outlook for 2026.
As generative AI drives data center construction boom, Japan faces severe power supply constraints. Peak power demand from new data centers and chip plants is projected to grow about 13-fold by fiscal 2034. GPU servers consume 10x more power than conventional systems, requiring massive cooling energy. Exploring Japan's infrastructure challenges and solutions.
Philosophy-related skills on LinkedIn increased 6x in 5 years. Learn why global giants like Google and Apple hire in-house philosophers and their crucial role in AI ethics, governance, and corporate compliance in the modern business landscape.