Rakuten Wallet is distributing physical Shiba Inu souvenir coins at its upcoming educational seminars in Japan to engage with the meme coin community.
GlobalFoundries will build two semiconductor plants in New York with $21 billion in funding from Japan as part of a broader U.S.-Japan industrial investment agreement.
Japan plans to reach 30 annual space launches by 2030, requesting ¥76 billion to expand four domestic spaceports and increase launch capacity.
Sony introduces a Japan-exclusive Midnight Black PS5 Digital Edition priced at ¥55 000, launching on November 19 with strict regional software locks.
Nvidia's RTX 50 series faces severe shortages and price surges in Japan, with the flagship RTX 5090 selling for $10 000 before disappearing from retail.
NTT will construct a dedicated data center in Japan for Anthropic to support the company's AI model operations and regional expansion in the Asia-Pacific market.
NTT Docomo is upgrading its mobile network infrastructure at JR Nagoya Station to address poor signal coverage and slow data speeds.
AirTrunk is investing $1 billion in liquid cooling technology for its Tokyo-area data center to support high-density AI workloads starting in 2028.
A researcher at Kyushu University has created a VR chair that uses a micromirror array to provide a 3D panoramic experience without the need for a heavy headset.
Japanese retailer Sofmap reports that older graphics cards, including the RTX 3050 and the 2018-era GT 1030, outperformed newer RTX 50-series models in early September 2026 sales.
TEPCO has introduced an AI system to expedite the complex regulatory documentation process required for restarting nuclear reactors in Japan.
The Bank of Japan warns that surging global demand for AI could push national inflation above its 2% target, potentially forcing a shift in monetary policy.
Suzuki has launched the e-Sky, its first passenger Kei-car EV, utilizing BYD battery technology to achieve the lowest starting price in the Japanese market.
Panasonic plans to launch industrial humanoid robots by 2029, focusing on AI integration and battery safety to compete with Chinese manufacturers.
SBI Holdings, Mesh Connect, and Money Forward are forming a Japanese joint venture to build infrastructure for digital asset payments and connectivity by 2026.
Toyota has unveiled the second generation of its Sora hydrogen fuel-cell bus, featuring a new battery system and increased range, developed in collaboration with Isuzu.
Lexus has updated the 2027 RX SUV, focusing on chassis refinements tested at the Nürburgring and new equipment, with the model currently launched for the Japanese market.
Metaplanet has increased its bitcoin holdings to 44,000 BTC as part of a strategy to test asset liquidity and reach a target of 210,000 BTC by 2027.
Japanese semiconductor startup Rapidus aims to launch 2nm chip production by 2028 with $19 billion in state support and is exploring lunar manufacturing.
Japanese chipmaker Rapidus will offer design support to its clients alongside 2nm manufacturing services, backed by $19 billion in government subsidies.
