What if the future of technology hinged on a single breakthrough? For decades, semiconductors have been the invisible engines driving everything from smartphones to space exploration. Yet, the global ...

In order to take a global leadership role in AI regulations and innovation, the Kishida administration must formulate its own legal framework at home. Prime Minister Kishida Fumio plans to participate ...

NexFuture (July 6, 2026) — The insatiable global appetite for artificial intelligence has triggered a massive realignment in ...

To survive in the global technological race, Japan must integrate defence and civilian innovation ecosystems that are made up of various stakeholders. The concept of a ‘dual-use startup ecosystem’ was ...

The growth in population, rise in income, and changes in dietary preferences, have led to an increase in the demand for livestock products globally, highlighting the need for smart livestock ...

TUKUBA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and IQM Quantum Computers (IQM), a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, have ...

TOKYO, July 3 (Reuters) - Japan is leaning toward softer rules governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) than the European Union, said an official close to deliberations, as it looks to the ...

Power Roll is to trial its flexible perovskite PV film technology in Japan. Image: Power Roll. UK-based flexible PV specialist Power Roll is teaming up with Japanese utility Tokyo Gas to explore the ...

Microsoft today announced a $10 billion (approx. ¥1.6 trillion) investment in Japan from 2026 through 2029, built around three pillars: Technology, Trust, and Talent. The commitments include expanding ...

The Japanese fintech sector exhibits a rich diversity, underscored by robust growth in digital payments. This is evident in the ascendancy of e-wallet ecosystems such as d-Barai, PayPay, and LINE Pay.

The consumable part of the robot is made of a gummy candy-like material sweetened with sugar and apple juice. It’s connected ...

Japanese art has an allure that transcends time, from the resplendent beauty of paintings on golden screens to the elegant lines of ikebana flower arrangements. In modern times, new technologies are ...