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Editor, Robotics & Automation
Aiko Yamamoto covers the robotics industry and industrial automation in Japanese manufacturing. She explores how smart technology is reshaping production efficiency and labor dynamics.
aiko.yamamoto@japantechreview.comJapan's supply chain software market is projected to reach $1.1945 billion in 2025 and grow to $1.6167 billion by 2034, with AI agents and physical AI innovations transforming the manufacturing and logistics industries.
METI released the "Startup Ecosystem Research 2026," showing that the total economic effect of Japanese startups reached 25.69 trillion yen, accounting for 4% of nominal GDP, a year-on-year increase of 15%. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the policy logic, industrial transformation signals, and future competitive landscape behind these numbers.
Nikkei Asia reports that Japan is helping universities commercialize new technologies through global partnerships. This is not only an upgrade of the industry-academia collaboration model, but also a key shift in Japan's innovation system to respond to global competition.
With electrification, autonomous driving, and connected technologies accelerating their penetration, the Japanese automotive OEM market will maintain steady growth through 2035. This article interprets the deeper implications of this shift from the perspectives of industry ecosystem and competitive landscape.
A deep analysis of the structural reasons why Japan's world-class technologies have failed to translate into economic growth.
This article provides an in-depth analysis of the growth trajectory of Japan's electric vehicle market through 2035, exploring the impact of policy, technology, corporate strategy, and global competition on Japan's automotive industry, and revealing the underlying logic of its transformation from traditional manufacturing to smart mobility.
Japan has world-leading semiconductor materials, precision equipment, and manufacturing processes, yet its GDP has experienced a decade-long contraction. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the structural reasons behind this paradox: the demographic ceiling, defensive management inertia, and the gap in converting technology into value capture.
The Japanese government is investing billions of dollars to support Micron's expansion of its DRAM factory in Hiroshima. This move is not only to attract foreign investment but also a core measure of Japan's semiconductor revival strategy, aimed at restructuring the domestic manufacturing ecosystem and enhancing technological competitiveness.
Reflecting on Japanese Corporate Mindset Limitations from Global AI Application Trends: From Efficiency Replacement to Systemic Restructuring
Based on the June 2026 issue of Automotive World magazine, analyze Japanese automakers' hybrid strategies, autonomous driving investments, and global market challenges in the wave of electrification.
TSMC's net profit in 2025 reached $54.55 billion, with AI and high-performance computing driving sustained high demand for chips, and global semiconductor manufacturing competition entering a new phase.
As MiniMax prepares for a mainland China listing, it disclosed stronger overseas revenue, growth in enterprise customers, and the launch of a new model. This is not only a financing move, but also reflects how Chinese AI startups are shifting from a “model race” to pursuing commercialization, capitalization, and globalization in parallel.