Yuki Matsuura analyzes the future of mobility, from the transition to electric vehicles to advanced rail technology. He focuses on Japan's strategic response to the global automotive evolution.
Japanese robotics and manufacturing leaders (FANUC, Yaskawa, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, etc.) have collectively adopted the NVIDIA Cosmos platform to promote the implementation of Physical AI in manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, and other fields. This marks Japan's deep integration of traditional manufacturing advantages with cutting-edge AI, accelerating the intelligent transformation of its industry.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's two-day Tokyo visit yielded landmark deals for a national AI factory and robotics coalition, underscoring Japan's ambition to lead in physical AI as it confronts demographic decline and seeks tech sovereignty.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang visits Japan; Japan launches national AI factory and robotics plan, aiming to revive manufacturing in the era of physical AI, but core technology relies on American chips.
Deeply analyze the shift of the AI economy from model capabilities to enterprise intelligent infrastructure, and explore how Japanese industries can seize opportunities in this trend.
Although Japanese PE transactions have hit record highs, a JIC survey shows that most companies still rely on internal funds and bank loans, and are particularly resistant to foreign PE. How does this financing preference affect the innovation vitality and global competitiveness of Japan's technology industry?
Tokyo Electron wins the 2026 AI Breakthrough Award for 3D integration and AI-driven manufacturing, marking the role upgrade of Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers in the AI era.
After receiving a huge response at the Beijing Auto Show, Zeekr is considering launching extended-range electric vehicles in Europe. This move highlights the global EV market's re-evaluation of extended-range technology, and Japanese automakers' traditional advantages in the hybrid field are facing new competition.
Nissan reportedly suspends development of all-electric Qashqai, reflecting intensified pressure in the global electric vehicle market and strategic adjustments among Japanese automakers during the transition. This article analyzes the industrial logic behind this move and its impact on Japanese automotive competitiveness and the electrification roadmap.
Agile Robots showcases force control technology, humanoid robots, and physical AI at Robot Technology Japan 2026, reflecting the global robotics industry's evolution towards high-precision adaptive manufacturing and bringing new variables to the Japanese automation market.
BNP Paribas Wealth Management Deputy Chief Investment Officer Grace Tam is bullish on North Asia AI-related sub-sectors, specifically naming TSMC. This article analyzes this investment logic from a Japanese perspective, discussing semiconductor equipment, materials, and Japan's key role in the AI hardware ecosystem.
NEC won the Newsweek AI Impact Awards 2026 for its internal management dashboard project. On the surface, this is an award for a corporate AI application, but in essence it reflects a new stage in which major Japanese manufacturing and systems integration companies are advancing AI from a “technology showcase” to “organizational decision-making infrastructure.”
Chery is entering the Japanese kei electric vehicle market through a new joint venture. On the surface, this is a model launch, but in essence it reflects the brand, distribution, subsidy, and localization barriers Chinese automakers face in the Japanese market, as well as the redefinition of competition in Japan’s kei car electrification.
The Japanese stock market has once again approached historical highs, but the core of this rally is not just the AI theme. Semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, corporate governance reform, and a recovery in domestic demand are jointly reshaping the valuation logic of Japan’s technology industry.