A small Saitama factory turned adversity into innovation by creating konjac-based simulated organs for surgical training.
Technology and Innovation
Japan’s tech – both new and old
A look at the technological landscape of Japan.
Japan has long been a hub of futuristic dreams and practical breakthroughs. Here you’ll find stories on how technology and innovation shape daily life, business, and the country’s global role.
Why Japan's robots, bullet trains, and vending machines live side-by-side with old technologies like fax machines and flip phones.
The future looked bright for EVs in Japan. Until it all of a sudden didn’t. Today, EV momentum has all but stalled. So what happened?
From Tokyo to Fukuoka, many Japanese buildings look like they have been dipped in bathroom tiles. Here's why.