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Japan is building the next generation of AI and deep technology — and JStories is your inside track. Our AI section covers the full spectrum of Japan's technology innovation: artificial intelligence breakthroughs, fintech disruptors reshaping banking and payments, mobility startups redefining urban transport, quantum computing pioneers, robotics trailblazers, and Web3/blockchain builders.
From Tokyo's AI research labs to Osaka's semiconductor fabs, we spotlight the founders, engineers, and investors driving Japan's deep tech revolution. Our solutions-focused reporting cuts through the hype to show how Japanese and Asian startups are deploying AI to solve real-world problems — in manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and beyond.
Whether you're an investor tracking Japan's AI sector, a corporate innovator benchmarking against Japanese R&D, or a founder looking for inspiration, JStories delivers the insight you need.
A 3D bioprinter that can create transplantable organs from patients’ own cells
J-Stories Executive Editor Toshi Maeda interviews Shizuka Akieda, CEO of Cyfuse Biomedical K.K. There are about...
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Evolving electric wheelchairs: From welfare equipment to personal mobility
J-STORIES ー Today, there is a growing effort to use electric wheelchairs as a means of...
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AI water circulation system replaces water pipes in post-disaster situations
J-STORIES - WOTA is a startup company tackling global water issues using its unique water treatment...
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A lightweight robot that can be worn like clothing
J-STORIES - As some countries, including Japan, deal with the challenges of aging and shrinking populations,...
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An electrically assisted bicycle that can recharge even going uphill
J-STORIES - In 2022, almost three decades after the world’s first electrically assisted bicycles appeared in...
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The future of flavor: New technology aims to make low-salt diets more enjoyable
J-STORIES – While it's well-known that excessive salt intake can lead to high blood pressure and...
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INTERVIEW | How to sell innovation in cut-throat, low-margin industries
This content is provided in partnership with Tokyo-based startup podcast Disrupting Japan. Please enjoy the podcast...
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SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 aims to become a global hub for Asian startups
J-STORIES - The SusHi Tech Tokyo Global Startup Program was held at the Tokyo Big Sight...
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Avatar robots provide a new form of customer service
J-STORIES - In one café in Japan, customers are served by remotely operated robots. And the...
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Challenergy: The presentation video from JGIF
https://youtu.be/IVw1PYMILaA
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