Innovative business models and technologies are what drive the growth of startups. Many startups have been trying to capture demands that have arisen in link with societal changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Japan has been very cautious about any activities that could further the spread of coronavirus- from the closing of educational institutions, entertainment […]

Japan is a major economic power in Asia as well as the world and is considered one of the most innovative nations of the world. Japan has come a long way since World War II. The economy is the third-largest in the world by nominal GDP ($5.154 trillion) and the fourth-largest in the world by […]

Japan’s second-biggest IPO of 2019 rose on its first day of trading in Tokyo. The Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Mothers Market witnessed the debut of Japan-based accounting software provider “Freee.” This software startup offers a cloud-based accounting platform for small firms. The company serves over 1 million SMEs across the country and is ranked 5th amongst Japanese […]

With the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the Rugby World Cup being held in 2019, Tokyo has become the next hothouse of growth in the field of sports. The market spending on sports technologies is expected to increase as Tokyo brings the sports world together. Sports Tech Tokyo provides a mentor-driven program for startups developing […]