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Saitama Prefecture Opens CSUP Contest for Circular Economy Startups
In Saitama Prefecture, a business plan contest offers a ¥1,000,000 Grand Prize to circular economy startups, highlighting a critical need for financial incentives in a challenging market.

Go Eyes Robotaxis and Acquisitions Following Japan IPO
Go Inc.'s debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market saw its shares gain up to 21% on June 16, 2026, according to Tech Times . This strong market entry raised ¥88.6 billion (approximately $553 mi

7 Essential Startup Strategies for Japanese Market Success
Despite being the world's third-largest economy, 70% of foreign startups entering Japan either fail or significantly underperform within their first three years.

TOYO Corporation to deploy Japan's first enterprise quantum computer
By the end of 2026, TOYO Corporation will house Japan's first enterprise quantum computer, a 20-qubit system from IQM.

NEC partners with Anthropic to advance enterprise AI in Japan
NEC plans to introduce Anthropic's Claude AI to approximately 30,000 of its employees globally.