A survey of 2,469 Japanese elementary and middle school students reveals that 75% believe certain jobs will vanish within a decade. Translator tops the list of endangered professions, followed by train/bus drivers. Explore how Japan's youngest generation views careers in the age of AI.
Tohoku University and the University of Tokyo have developed DIVE, a multi-agent AI workflow that automatically reads and structures experimental data from scientific paper figures. By extracting over 30,000 data points from 4,000+ papers, the system proposed new hydrogen storage materials in just 2 minutes. Here's how this AI reading team is unlocking data trapped inside research charts.
TCL launches pre-orders for the Note A1 NXTPAPER on Makuake, a digital notebook blending paper-like display technology with built-in AI tools — all for around $650. With voice transcription, real-time translation, and AI summarization included at no extra cost, this device challenges E-Ink rivals. We explore the evolving digital stationery market and Japan's reaction.
Kagawa Prefecture becomes Japan's first local government to sign a partnership with NVIDIA. From GPU data center development to AI talent cultivation with University of Tokyo's Professor Yutaka Matsuo, discover how this small prefecture is pioneering a bold "Sovereign AI" strategy for regional revitalization.
Fujitsu begins domestic manufacturing of sovereign AI servers in March 2026 at its Ishikawa factory. With NVIDIA's latest GPUs and its own MONAKA processor, Japan reinforces digital sovereignty amid rising geopolitical AI infrastructure concerns.
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.
NTT and TBS have launched the "e6 project," a joint venture to build an AI-powered theme park where stories adapt to each child in real time. Their first original IP, "Emotional Knight," will expand into anime, games, and merchandise. Explore how Japan is pioneering AI-driven edutainment to nurture children's decision-making skills.
Japan's government launches public solicitation for regulatory barriers to AI adoption. From AI-assisted cancer screening to AI contract drafting concerns, discover how Japan is tackling regulation reform in healthcare and legal fields.
Kyoto-based SaaS company Questetra has integrated MCP (Model Context Protocol) into its no-code workflow platform. Users can now check task progress and analyze business processes simply by chatting with AI. Here's how the fusion of no-code tools and AI standards is reshaping workplace efficiency — and what people around the world think about it.
Japanese startup Milk. is developing technology that combines satellite-derived "hyperspectral cameras" with color AI to detect cancer—including which organ is affected—from a simple urine test. With 98% accuracy even for pancreatic cancer, this innovation could revolutionize how we screen for humanity's deadliest enemy.
Fujikura dominates the global market for high-temperature superconducting wire essential to fusion reactors. Combined with Japan's domestic AI-powered autonomous driving, artificial photosynthesis breakthroughs, and the government's Physical AI strategy, these technologies are putting Japan back on the global innovation map.
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.
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.
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.
Japanese semiconductor equipment makers are expanding their global presence amid the AI chip boom. Tokyo Electron dominates coater/developers with 90%+ share, SCREEN leads wafer cleaning, and Advantest tops semiconductor testing. We analyze how Japanese firms leverage precision manufacturing to thrive in a market projected to reach $156 billion by 2027—and the challenges they face from US and European rivals.
A groundbreaking survey of 312 neuroscientists reveals that 41% believe long-term memories could be decoded from preserved brains after death. Could Whole Brain Emulation (WBE) achieve digital immortality by 2125? From engrams and connectomes to the hard problem of consciousness, we explore the science behind uploading your mind.
A comprehensive look at SiC and GaN power semiconductor innovations reshaping the industry. From 8-inch wafer migration and vertical GaN breakthroughs to surging AI data center demand, explore Japan's role in the next-gen power revolution.
Japan's hotel industry faces one of the worst labor shortages in the developed world, with over 60% of hotels reporting staff shortages. From AI chatbots and facial recognition check-in to cleaning robots and dynamic pricing, Japanese hotels are turning to technology as a lifeline. Explore real-world cases including the famous Henn na Hotel, which runs 144 rooms with just 7 staff, and the latest generative AI initiatives backed by Japan's tourism agency.
Fujitsu successfully piloted its LLM "Takane" with a Japanese central government agency, automatically classifying and summarizing approximately 120,000 characters of public comment data in about 10 minutes. The company aims to launch a comprehensive generative AI service for policy formulation and legislation by FY2026.