In Japan, scientists and entrepreneurs are using satellite technologies to help foster a more sustainable and resilient world.
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Japan is changing. The country is at the forefront of demographic change that is expected to affect countries around the world. Japan regards this not as an onus but as a bonus for growth. To overcome this challenge, industry,...
Japan is changing. The country is at the forefront of demographic change that is expected to affect countries around the world. Japan regards this not as an onus but as a bonus for growth. To overcome this challenge, industry, academia and government have been moving forward to produce powerful and innovative solutions. The ongoing economic policy program known as Abenomics is helping give rise to new ecosystems for startups, in addition to open innovation and business partnerships. The Japan Voice series explores this new landscape of challenge and opportunity through interviews with Japanese and expatriate innovators who are powering a revitalized economy. For more information on the Japanese Government innovations and technologies, please visit https://www.japan.go.jp/technology/.
In Japan, scientists and entrepreneurs are applying leading-edge science and technology to change our relationship with oceans and protect them, and our planet, for future generations.
In 2020, the Japanese government’s J-Startup program was extended to support businesses in regional areas including Tohoku. Today, a number of local entrepreneurs are acting as changemakers by introducing unique products and services.
From drug discovery to weather forecasting, big data analytics and artificial intelligence have been changing the way we understand our increasingly complex world.