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Lawson tests AI-powered store in Japan
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Lawson tests AI-powered store in Japan

The store features advanced technologies such as robotics, AI, and digital signage.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 3 min read
Indonesian smart-city firm raises funding from Japan’s KDDI
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Indonesian smart-city firm raises funding from Japan’s KDDI

In 2020, Qlue’s business grew by 70% compared to the previous year, with 133 companies using its solutions in 75 Indonesian cities.
Aditya Hadi Pratama · · 1 min read
Report: Japanese telco major KDDI to buy 20% stake in food delivery app Menu
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Report: Japanese telco major KDDI to buy 20% stake in food delivery app Menu

The partnership will allow the customers of Menu to pay for items through KDDI’s smartphone payment service.
Deepti Sri · · 1 min read
KDDI’s ‘Syn Alliance’ grows stronger as telco acquires ecommerce site Luxa

KDDI’s ‘Syn Alliance’ grows stronger as telco acquires ecommerce site Luxa

Luxa was already a member of the alliance. Now it is set to be a featured piece for a long time to come.
David Corbin · · 2 min read

After building a hospital in Cambodia, this doctor is bootstrapping a new mission in Japan

Hiroaki Ishimitsu plunged $250k and countless hours into developing the service. Now he wants to move quickly and capture the market.
David Corbin · · 5 min read

KDDI’s innovation fund tabs MistCDN and Ossia for fresh funds

KDDI splits its latest investment between the US and Japan as it exercises the fund it made last summer.
David Corbin · · 1 min read

Doctors, techno sports, flowers, and more take the stage in Japan at KDDI’s Demo Day

The 7th edition of the accelerator’s demo day was a strong bounce back from a lackluster 6th edition. The organizing team used the theme of “0-1” to guide the selection process.
David Corbin · · 3 min read

GREE wants midcore games for the Japanese market

Earlier this year, GREE and KDDI announced a partnership to bring foreign games into the Japanese market. Here’s how you can be a part of it.
Mary-Anne Lee · · 4 min read

2014 in review – Japan’s biggest startup deals

Some familiar faces and some new players make our list. Check out the deals that shook up Japan’s startup tech scene.
David Corbin · · 6 min read

Lancers could have IPO’d but it raised $8.5M instead. COO Adachi explains why

The funding round will strengthen Lancers’ business partnerships and put the company in a stronger position to win freelancers outside of Tokyo.
David Corbin · · 2 min read