Startups solve real problems. - During the boom times, the media focuses on the multi-billion-dollar valuations and the mega-IPOs. But even in those times, founders are innovating in the background an

Some things are supposed to be only whispered about in Japan. - But startups are about breaking taboos and pushing boundaries, and making the world a bit better when they do it. - Today's we sit down

Graffiti is impermanent. - Normally, thats a good thing, but as the global art world has begun to recognize graffiti and street art as a legitimate art form, the short-term and public nature of street

Not many startups land their tech on the moon. - Dymon has designed an autonomous lunar rover that will land near the lunar south pole later this year as part of NASA's Artemis program. - Today, we si

There is a lot of hate directed at Japanese UI design. - To Western eyes, it's just too busy, too dense, too confusing, too outdated, and just plain wrong. - And sometimes that's true, but usually the

Sometimes it seems like Japan is almost invisible in global e-commerce. - Despite a dynamic domestic e-commerce market and a long tradition of global exports, Japan just doesn't seem that interested

This is our 200th episode, so I wanted to do something special. - Everyone loves to complain about the poor quality of Japanese software, but today Im going to explain exactly what went wrong. You'l

There has never been a better time to be raising money in Japan than right now. - Founders ask me about fundraising more than any other topic, so this guide is long overdue. There are links that cover the basics in the Show Notes,

Police departments around the world are using this startup's AI to predict future crime. - Mami Kajita, founder of Singular Perturbations, explains the success of their models, the public reaction to

Today's episode is about trust; trust in technology and trust in each other. - Very few startups experience what LPixel went through and far fewer survive it. - Today we welcome Yuki Shimahara, founde