An overview
There was a time when Japanese brands dominated tech and everything was ‘made in Japan’. As a country, it gradually became synonymous with incredible innovation: the Walkman, games consoles, the plasma TV. Then China happened, and everything changed.
Japanese Tech
Now it’s time to take a trip back to Tokyo. With the world’s third highest GDP and more money being invested in
‘J-startups’ than at any time in a decade, Japan’s tech scene is now producing some of the
most innovative ideas of all… though some of them are pretty weird.
From AI, robotics, and even a private moon rover to ‘smart art’ and a surprising number of human-animal gadgets, here’s a sample of the startups coming out of Japan right now.
During the late 20th century, Japan became a world leader in innovation and technology, pioneering efforts in nuclear energy, electronics, and robotics.
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Since then, Japanese tech has been coveted by consumers all across the world with popular brands like Sony, Nintendo, Mitsubishi, and Toyota all calling Japan their home.
Japanese inventions like DVDs, CDs, portable cassette players, and digital cameras
revolutionized the way people enjoy and create entertainment.
While Japan might no longer be the leader in technology, it still remains a powerhouse in the tech world and continues to create fun, innovative, and sometimes bizarre products
that dazzle foreigners.
Whether you’re looking for a more efficient way to eat your ramen or another frivolous cat toy to appease your feline overlords, cool Japanese products are always on trend.
