Australian data center giant AirTrunk has expanded its Japan investment to over $8 billion. We analyze the paradox of how Japan's population decline is creating prime opportunities for AI infrastructure, examine the 'Data Center Ginza' cluster in Inzai, and compare Japan's position with Singapore and Southeast Asia.
With the Strait of Hormuz shut in all but name, the IEA's 32 members unanimously approved a record 400-million-barrel coordinated release on March 11, 2026. Japan carried 80 million of it and began draining national reserves on March 26. Where those 254 days went, and what July's re-escalation means.
Chiba Prefecture sits atop an estimated 500-year supply of iodine—the key material in Japan-invented perovskite solar cells. If combined, they could form a fully domestic energy cycle. We break down the potential and the hurdles standing in the way.
Panasonic's glass-type perovskite solar cells will be installed on the exterior of Hankyu Hanshin Properties' new headquarters—a first for new office buildings in Japan. This landmark step brings Japan-invented next-generation BIPV solar technology closer to mainstream adoption, in a building already certified ZEB Ready and DBJ Green Building 5-Star.
Japan is executing its largest postwar industrial policy shift, committing over ¥10 trillion to semiconductors, achieving its 2% GDP defense target two years early (¥11T), and issuing ¥20 trillion in green transition bonds. From Rapidus's audacious 2nm chip bet to 29 niche companies with dominant global market shares, we break down the full picture — including fierce domestic debate and international reactions. What industries does your country treat as "national strategy"?
Japan officially targets fusion power demonstration in the 2030s as part of its national strategy. With a new Cabinet Office task force, 80+ companies in the J-Fusion consortium, and decades of ITER expertise, Japan is accelerating its bid to lead the global fusion race against the US, China, and UK.
Over 420 wind turbines decommissioned across Japan in 10 years as the renewable energy boom of the 2000s hits a wall. Aging infrastructure and expiring government subsidies are forcing municipalities to spend millions on dismantling. What went wrong with Japan's wind power strategy?
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.
Four massive ammonia tanks—each 40 meters tall and 60 meters wide—are under construction at Japan's Hekinan Power Station. The world's first commercial-scale 20% ammonia co-firing begins in 2029, aiming to eventually replace coal entirely. Here's why it's both groundbreaking and controversial.
Vema Hydrogen completes the world's first Engineered Mineral Hydrogen pilot wells in Quebec. With potential costs of $0.50/kg—a 90% reduction—and candidate sites identified in Japan's Tohoku and Kyushu regions, this technology could reshape Japan's hydrogen society vision and energy independence.
Shimizu Corporation's world-class SEP vessel "BLUE WIND" has arrived in Maizuru, Kyoto. Learn about this massive 142m construction ship with 2,500-ton crane capacity and Japan's offshore wind power development projects.
SoftBank accelerates its net-zero journey with AI-powered base station sleep control saving 5 million kWh annually and hybrid solar-wind self-powered stations. Learn how Japan's telecom giant is revolutionizing green infrastructure.
Japan unveils groundbreaking automated rare metal recovery system developed over 30 years by AIST's Dr. Tatsuya Oki. Combining AI detection with air-based sorting technology, this world-first facility in Osaka began testing in September 2025. The system automatically extracts up to 10 types of rare metals from six categories of small electronics including smartphones and tablets, targeting commercial operation by 2028. Learn how this innovation could transform Japan's resource security and reduce dependence on Chinese imports.
Toray's all-carbon CO2 separation membrane successfully demonstrated at an Osaka sewage treatment plant. The technology reduces dehumidification costs by approximately 70% compared to conventional methods, dramatically improving biogas power generation economics and potentially transforming sewage plants nationwide into small-scale power stations.
NTT announces plans to repurpose its nationwide underground communication conduits for hydrogen transportation. Utilizing 600,000km of existing infrastructure could reduce costs to less than 50% of new pipeline construction. This Japan-originated innovation targeting 2028 commercialization attracts global attention. A detailed look at a new approach to realizing a hydrogen society.