JAL-Volocopter Pact on Air Taxis
In February 2020, Japan Airlines Innovation Fund invested in Volocopter, which is aiming to create and bring next-generation electrically powered air taxis and heavy lift cargo drone technology …
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A Look at Tokyo Torch
Mitsubishi Estate has provided concept images of its Tokyo Torch development, planned to open near Tokyo Station before the end of the March 2028. It’s most prominent feature, the 63-story Torch…
All the Right Parts: Nikon D780
By Talicia Marie StewartAkihabara News (Tokyo) — Nikon’s new full-frame DSLR D780, set to release on January 23, offers a new and improved replacement for the D750. The D780s predecessor, t…
Toyota Takes Aim at Flying Taxis
By Talicia Marie StewartAkihabara News (Tokyo) — Toyota President and CEO Akio Toyoda has announced an investment of US$394 million into Joby Aviation and shared his company’s expertise in order to d…
Fujitsu Granted Japan’s First Private 5G License
Fujitsu (Tokyo) — Fujitsu has announced that it was granted Japan’s first private 5G radio station provisional license by the Kanto Bureau of Telecommunications. As a next step, Fujitsu will est…
Line’s Digital Currency to Launch in Japan
Line (Tokyo) — LVC Corporation, a subsidiary of Line Corporation and operator of Line’s cryptocurrency and blockchain-related businesses, announces plans to begin trading its digital currency in…
Nikon Products Receive Good Design Award
Nikon (Tokyo) — Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that its products, the Nikon Z mount system and the Lasermeister 100A, have received the “Good Design Award” organized by Japan Institute of D…
Working Timeline of 5G in Japan
2015March: NTT DoCoMo announces that it will conduct a three-way 5G technical collaboration with China Mobile Communications Corporation and KT Corporation. Huawei and Mitsubishi Electric a…
Sony as Automaker
At a recent trade show, Sony unveiled a prototype car called the Vision-S, surprising many observers who didn’t realize that firm is serious about its ambitions as an automaker.
Mazda Unveils Its First Mass Market Electric Car
Mazda (Hiroshima) — Mazda Motor Corporation has unveiled its first mass-production electric vehicle, named Mazda MX-30, at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. A new addition to Mazda’s car line…