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Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting, Inc. (PBMC, headquartered in Tokyo; CEO, Toshi Maeda) announces starting in...
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Singapore hosts SWITCH 2024, drawing 25,000 global innovators as the financial city aims to transform into a global ‘deep tech hub’
J-STORIES - Singapore became the epicenter of innovation this week as it hosted SWITCH 2024, one...
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Tokyo hosts world’s largest projection mapping event
J-STORIES - Back in February, a huge projection mapping event took place in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district,...
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INTERVIEW | The surprising future of Japan’s new robot companions
This content is provided in partnership with Tokyo-based startup podcast Disrupting Japan. Please enjoy the podcast...
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Massive underground infrastructure protects the Tokyo metropolitan area from floods
J-STORIES - The Tokyo metropolitan area aims to be disaster-resilient and to protect its citizens from...
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First Sushi, now Ramen: Fukuoka unveils “RAMEN TECH” for innovation
J-STORIES – Japan's startup ecosystem is rapidly advancing – including support for entrepreneurs, funding from investors,...
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World’s first wooden satellite gears up to launch this month
This article is an update to the article written in October 2023. J-STORIES - Space business...
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Pokémon GO Fans flock to Fukuoka for exclusive ‘Wild Area’ event
J-STORIES - Get ready, Pokémon Trainers! A special event is coming to Fukuoka, Japan, bringing never-before-seen Pokémon...
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Japanese silk has potential for applications in medicine, food and biotechnology
J-STORIES - Raw silk has been produced in Japan since ancient times. But today, as the world’s...
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INTERVIEW | How to build a startup in Japan
This content is provided in partnership with Tokyo-based startup podcast Disrupting Japan. Please enjoy the podcast...
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