Why Japanese Femtech is so different
Things don’t always go as planned. In fact, they usually don’t. Four years ago,...
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Category: Uniquely Japanese Startups
Why its hard for startups to use technology for good
New technology is always introduced with the promise of the good it can do for humanity. Most of...
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The catalyst (finally!) pulling industrial Japan into the digital age
Japanese business loves paper. From fax machines, to business cards, to massive project binders....
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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 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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The $290 billion e-commerce trend you’ve never heard of
World-changing trends can start anywhere in the world today. Because the social media platforms...
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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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How Snack Smuggling led to millions in VC funding
Subscription boxes can be a tough business. Most of these startups shine brightly as they burn...
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Why the robot uprising will give us Robot Pets, not Robot Masters
Japan has a very different approach to robotics. Japan leads the world in industrial robots, but...
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How this silkworm startup is taking on the pandemic
Bio-tech is messy because life is complicated. A lot of attention is given to computers sequencing...
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Reinventing online maps to focus on community
We have always loved maps. Maps combine artistry and utility in a way that very few disciplines...
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DJ Selects: How this Musical Shoe is Helping Hospitals
Most great startup ideas don’t grab your attention right away. It takes a while before the...
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