What the world really thinks about Japanese robotics
Japan was once the the undisputed global leader in robotics, but that’s simply not true...
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Category: Japanese Culture
Senpai culture is killing innovation in Japan
Fifteen years ago, University-run venture funds were all but illegal here in Japan, but today a...
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The surprising future of Japan’s new robot companions
Japan thinks about robotics and AI differently that the West. In addition to their functional,...
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What you need to know to sell to schools in Japan
Everyone agrees that the Japanese education system needs to be modernized, but EdTech startups...
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What happened when one Japanese startup talked about women’s sexual health
Some things are supposed to be only whispered about in Japan. But startups are about breaking...
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How Japanese graffiti Is sneaking onto the blockchain
Graffiti is impermanent. Normally, thats a good thing, but as the global art world has begun to...
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The lies, myths, and secrets of Japanese UI design
There is a lot of hate directed at Japanese UI design. To Western eyes, it’s just too busy,...
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The forgotten mistake that killed Japan’s software industry
This is our 200th episode, so I wanted to do something special. Everyone loves to complain about...
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The secret of humble food from expensive tech
The way we get our food is changing. Many are discussing how to make modern farming more...
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Will Japan’s Manga industry ever really change?
Manga is one of Japan’s best known exports, but it’s surprisingly hard to make money...
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What you can learn from Japan’s seven-minute miracle
Today we are going to look at a different kind of innovation. It’s not technology....
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Why startups should be better than charities at solving social problems
Startups exist to develop new solutions to problems. But many of society’s biggest problems...
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