Technology & Startups
Latest news and updates on technology & startups for expats in Japan
SoftBank Data Breach Exposes 8,000 Customers' Personal Information
SoftBank disclosed a data breach affecting up to 8,000 customers on January 27, exposing names, addresses, and phone numbers through their customer po...
AI Revolution Reshapes Japanese Business: What Foreign Professionals Need to Know
Japanese businesses are rapidly adopting AI and innovative technologies, with major investments in automation, emotion recognition, and sustainable so...
Japan's Investment Boom: Mitsubishi's $7B Gas Deal and Tech Funding Surge
Mitsubishi Corporation announces record $7B U.S. gas acquisition while Japanese tech startups secure billions in funding for AI robotics, space rocket...
AI Deepfakes Threaten Japan: Political Misinformation and Celebrity Abuse
AI deepfakes are spreading in Japan, creating fake political videos ahead of elections and non-consensual explicit celebrity images. Police made their...
Japanese Tech Startups Raise ¥1.5 Billion Across Healthcare and Entertainment
Five Japanese tech startups raised ¥1.5 billion this week across healthcare DX, entertainment IP, and compliance AI sectors, signaling growth opportun...
Japan Tackles AI Voice Fraud While Semiconductor Industry Faces Challenges
NTT East develops AI voice detection app to prevent phone fraud while Honda extends China factory shutdowns due to chip shortages. Tokyo Electron face...
Japan's 'Smartphone Law' Takes Effect, Opening Up App Markets
Japan's Smartphone Law took effect December 18, requiring Apple and Google to open their app ecosystems to third-party stores and alternative payment ...
Japan's New Smartphone Law and G7 AI Support Reshape Digital Landscape
Japan's Smartphone Law takes effect December 18, requiring Apple and Google to open app stores to competitors. G7 nations commit to supporting SME AI ...
Japan's Tech Sector Advances with Semiconductor Expansion and AI Alliance
Rapidus plans second semiconductor factory in Hokkaido by 2027, while nine Japanese firms launch Enable AI Foundry alliance to democratize AI developm...
Japan Accelerates AI Adoption: Call Centers, Risk Assessment, and Funding
Japan advances AI across business sectors with new call center automation, government risk assessment systems, and a 5 billion yen venture fund target...
Japanese Startups Raise Over ¥8.5 Billion in November Investment Wave
Japanese startups raised over ¥8.5 billion across eight major funding rounds in November 2025, spanning AI, fintech, cybersecurity, and advanced mater...