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Japan’s Data-Center Gold Rush
Microsoft, AWS, and SoftBank are pouring tens of billions into Japanese AI infrastructure — and hitting a wall called electricity
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AI, SaaS, Robotics, Healthcare IT — cutting-edge Japanese technology.
Microsoft, AWS, and SoftBank are pouring tens of billions into Japanese AI infrastructure — and hitting a wall called electricity
Everyone knows Nintendo. Everyone knows PlayStation. But behind the iconic brands lies a $25 billion technology ecosystem that most outsiders never see…
In a windowless room at a Fanuc factory in Yamanashi Prefecture, a row of robotic arms assembles components with sub-millimeter precision. Nothing…
Food
Japanese sake, snacks, health foods, and culinary trends going global.
A country-by-country guide to the e-commerce sites that sell Japanese food worldwide
Japan’s ramen industry is no longer just a domestic comfort food story. With global instant noodle demand surpassing 123 billion servings in…
Japanese strawberries are not the strawberries you know. Bred for decades to maximize sweetness, fragrance, and visual perfection, varieties like Amaou, Tochiotome,…
Companies
In-depth profiles of notable Japanese companies making an impact worldwide.
A world leader in automotive airbag inflators and cellulose acetate — chemistry that both protects passengers and films displays
A Japanese specialist in the fine-pitch connectors inside phones and devices — and one of the highest-margin component makers anywhere
From a 1915 Aichi workshop to a global power-tool brand — the instantly recognisable teal tools on construction sites worldwide
Insights
Market analysis, investment trends, and strategic opportunities in Japan.
Executive Summary The global matcha market, valued at USD 3.67 billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD 5.35 billion by 2031…
How a shrinking labor supply is turning Japan into the world's most aggressive automation market — and what that means for global businesses.
An honest scorecard on Japan's five-year plan to build 100 unicorns — what's working, what's not, and why it matters for global partners
