Mon, Dec 01 2025
Japan’s digital payments are accelerating as PayPay, Rakuten Pay, and Suica Mobile Wallet reshape a cash-heavy economy. From QR codes to tap-and-go transit, discover how these platforms change consumer habits, support small merchants, and drive cashless g
ZOZOTOWN, founded by Yusaku Maezawa, revolutionized Japan’s fashion e-commerce by combining creativity, technology, and exclusive brand partnerships. Discover how the platform transformed online shopping and became Japan’s leading digital fashion destinat
ROHM supplies advanced SiC MOSFET chips used in ZEEKR’s EV models (001, 009, X) under Geely Group. These chips enhance power efficiency, reduce heat, and extend driving range—showcasing ROHM’s innovation leadership in next-generation electric vehicle tech
Japan’s automotive industry is accelerating toward an electric future. Learn how Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Subaru are shaping the nation’s EV transformation through innovation, partnerships, and sustainability.
Kirin Brewery Company, one of Japan’s “big four” brewers, is evolving beyond beer into health science and functional foods. From its iconic Kirin Lager to biotech-driven wellness products, Kirin is blending tradition with innovation to shape its global fu
Kirin introduces the Electric Salt Cup and Spoon, innovative tableware that enhances salty and umami flavors in low-sodium dishes using mild electrical stimulation, making healthy meals taste richer and more satisfying in any season.
Japan stands as a global leader in robotics and automation, with companies like FANUC, Yaskawa, and Mitsubishi Electric exporting industrial, medical, and service robots. Discover how Japanese innovation drives global industries and the future of autonomy
Explore how Sanrio built a global brand through kawaii culture, iconic characters like Hello Kitty, smart licensing, digital strategy, and multigenerational marketing that keeps fans engaged from childhood to adulthood across the world.
Discover inspiring before-and-after stories of akiya renovations in Japan. See how abandoned homes are transformed into stunning retreats, cafés, and guesthouses. A must-read for design lovers, lifestyle dreamers, and rural revival enthusiasts.
Sony aibo is an AI-powered robotic dog that walks, learns, and bonds with you over time. With cloud-based personality development, facial recognition, and lifelike movement, aibo redefines emotional robotics and pet companionship in Japan and beyond.
