Tech
Beyond Nintendo: The 5B Gaming Tech Stack You Don’t See
Everyone knows Nintendo. Everyone knows PlayStation. But behind the iconic brands lies a $25 billion technology ecosystem that most outsiders never see…
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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…
While the rest of the world debates whether hydrogen will ever be economically viable, Japan has already placed its bet. It was…
Food
Japanese sake, snacks, health foods, and culinary trends going global.
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,…
For decades, Japanese rice was the most protected agricultural product in one of the world’s most protectionist agricultural economies. Import tariffs exceeding…
Companies
In-depth profiles of notable Japanese companies making an impact worldwide.
Executive Summary Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. (TSE: 7453), the company behind MUJI (無印良品, Mujirushi Ryōhin — literally “no-brand quality goods”), has transformed…
Asahi Shuzo (旭酒造), maker of the iconic Dassai (獺祭) brand, has transformed from a struggling rural brewery in Yamaguchi Prefecture into Japan’s…
The Japanese medtech giant behind global catheter innovation, blood management systems, and organ preservation technology — from a 1921 thermometer maker to a ¥1 trillion healthcare powerhouse
Insights
Market analysis, investment trends, and strategic opportunities in Japan.
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
Why the luxury giant's PE arm sees a golden era in Japanese consumer brands
