A Japanese research team from Fukui, Tohoku, Chiba, and Tokyo universities has theoretically proposed a new method to detect Majorana particles using spin currents. Not an observation but a proposal, it opens a fresh window onto the quasiparticle behind topological quantum computing, the same goal Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip pursues.
The NTT-led IOWN Global Forum has signed a comprehensive partnership with ETSI, Europe's telecom standards body, revealed at MWC Barcelona 2026 and following a February tie-up with the Open Compute Project. Where does a photonics-electronics technology promising one hundredth the power and one two-hundredth the latency stand in a 6G standards race between the US, China and Europe? A look at the forum's 170-plus members and its roadmap.
Murata Manufacturing, SoftBank, and CC-Link Partner Association achieved the world's first TSN over 5G connectivity demonstration by a telecom operator, reaching an average time synchronization accuracy of 122 nanoseconds, over 7x better than the international standard requires. A major step toward wireless smart factories and Physical AI.
Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has joined the AI-RAN Alliance, an international consortium turning cell towers into AI processing hubs. With SoftBank, NVIDIA, Samsung, and other tech giants on board, this move signals Japan's commitment to distributed AI infrastructure and its strategic positioning in the US-China tech race heading into the 6G era.
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 backlash from creators and animation studios worldwide, including Japan's Science SARU. The share price also fell after the announcement. 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.
Pre-launch leaks pointed to a 7.8-inch inner display and the return of Touch ID for Apple's first foldable iPhone, which was officially unveiled as the iPhone Duo on September 9, 2026. How will a phone priced around $2,000 land in Japan, where iPhone dominates? A look at the leaks and the foldable market.