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Lawson tests AI-powered store in Japan
The store features advanced technologies such as robotics, AI, and digital signage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.



