Japan pairs deep expertise in materials and precision manufacturing with a renewed drive to rebuild its semiconductor industry.
It leads in industrial robotics and chip-making equipment, hosts new leading-edge fabs, and remains a force in electronics and automotive tech. Japanese stories span hardware, mobility and AI.
Google has integrated its Nano Banana image generator into Google Earth, allowing users to visualize historical scenes and create custom visuals, though accuracy remains a question.
Japan has disclosed that rare-earth-rich mud from a depth of 6 km near Minamitori Island contains 54% medium and heavy elements, as the country prepares a large-scale mining trial amid escalating Chinese export controls.
Nvidia and four of Japan’s leading robotics and tech companies announced a joint initiative to develop physical AI robots that can operate autonomously alongside humans, addressing the country’s labor shortage and aging society.
Airbus Helicopters has clinched a string of contracts from European governments and operators, while expanding its footprint in Africa and Asia with new H135 and H160 deals.