Japan's Fugaku supercomputer achieved the world's first 100-meter resolution simulation of an entire typhoon lifecycle, from initial vortex to super typhoon over 4 days. The breakthrough revealed tiny vortices invisible to conventional 2km models that delay rapid intensification by a full day, offering critical insights for improving typhoon forecasting in an era of climate change.
Western Digital (WD) unveiled its roadmap to 100TB+ HDDs by 2029 at Innovation Day 2026. With HAMR technology for capacity and High Bandwidth Drive plus Dual Pivot tech for performance, WD aims to close the gap with SSDs. Here's what this means for the HDD vs SSD battle in the AI era.
The explosive growth of AI data centers is triggering a global power crisis. Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are making unprecedented investments in nuclear restarts and direct utility partnerships. By 2026, data center power consumption could rival Japan's entire annual electricity use. Explore how AI is reshaping the world's energy landscape, including Japan's unique "Watt-Bit Integration" strategy.
Instead of pills, prescribe connection — Japan is pioneering the use of metaverse technology as a form of "social prescribing" in healthcare. A team of 35 medical professionals and creators launched "Virtual Brave Beat" on the cluster platform, turning participants into heroes of their own story to combat isolation. We explore how the world's most aged society is leveraging virtual spaces for wellbeing.
Adobe reversed its decision to kill Adobe Animate just two days after the announcement. Behind the reversal: fierce creator backlash, a 5%+ stock drop, and outcry from animation studios worldwide including Japan's Science SARU. What does "maintenance mode" really mean for the future of 2D animation?
TSMC upgrades its Kumamoto Fab 2 from 7nm to cutting-edge 3nm production, targeting mass production by 2028 with $17 billion investment. CEO C.C. Wei personally briefed Japan's PM Takaichi on the plan. We analyze what this means for Japan's semiconductor revival, AI infrastructure, and global chip supply chain diversification.
Apple's first foldable iPhone, dubbed "iPhone Fold," has had its design details leaked—featuring a 7.8-inch inner display, Touch ID, and iPad-style button placement. With a projected price around $2,400, how will this premium device impact Japan, where nearly half of all smartphone users choose iPhone? A deep dive into the leaked specs and the evolving foldable market.
Ibiden, the dominant supplier of IC package substrates to NVIDIA and Intel, has announced a massive $3.2 billion investment plan over three years to boost production capacity 2.5x. Discover how this Japanese manufacturer in Gifu Prefecture is positioning itself as the backbone of the global AI infrastructure boom.
Google's parent company Alphabet shattered records with $400 billion in annual revenue for fiscal 2025, fueled by explosive AI growth. Google Cloud surged 48% while Gemini hit 750 million monthly users. Meanwhile, Japan's corporate AI adoption rate sits at just 27%, revealing a widening gap with global competitors. From massive data center investments in Japan to the structural challenges holding Japanese businesses back, here's what Alphabet's AI dominance means for the world's third-largest economy.
As TSMC exits GaN foundry services, Japan's Rohm acquires TSMC's technology license to manufacture 650V GaN power semiconductors in-house at its Hamamatsu factory. A deep dive into the next-generation power chips reshaping the AI and EV era.
French automotive giant Valeo and Japanese test & measurement leader Anritsu have jointly developed a digital twin verification environment for next-generation SDVs. The cloud-based solution eliminates the need for physical vehicles or test tracks, enabling comprehensive virtual testing of connected car systems. Joint demo to debut at MWC 2026.
