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FromSoftware can do anything
The article is a profile of FromSoftware's Tokyo office and creative culture, not reporting on AI or technology developments.
Aug 20, 2026
Bitcoin Treasury Firm Metaplanet Makes Entry into Japan’s Yen Bond Market with BitBonds Issuance
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury firm, launched BitBonds — a continuous corporate bond program denominated in Japanese yen — marking its formal entry into Japan’s domestic bond market.
Aug 16, 2026
Foreign investment in Japan's chip industry has reached ~$37B, as government subsidies attract companies working on logic and memory chips and image sensors (Shuhei Ochiai/Nikkei Asia)
Foreign companies have invested approximately $37 billion in Japan's semiconductor industry, driven by Japanese government subsidies targeting logic chips, memory chips, and image sensors.
Aug 13, 2026
Sources: Sony and TSMC plan a $6.3B JV, owned ~60% by Sony and ~40% by TSMC, to mass produce next-gen image sensor chips in Japan's Kumamoto as early as 2029 (Nikkei Asia)
Sony and TSMC are forming a $6.3 billion joint venture to mass-produce next-generation image sensor chips in Kumamoto, Japan, with operations slated to begin as early as 2029.
Aug 10, 2026
Japan’s Stablecoin focused Firm JPYC Secures Additional Series B Funding
JPYC Inc., a Tokyo-based issuer of a regulated yen-pegged stablecoin, raised an undisclosed amount in a Series B funding extension, bringing total Series B capital to ~¥6 billion ($38M).
Aug 6, 2026
New "My Hero Academia" Anime Game App "My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL" Surpasses 800,000 Pre-Registrations! Additional Rewards Confirmed--Launching August 6!
A mobile game tie-in to the 'My Hero Academia' anime, developed by KLab Inc. under license, surpassed 800,000 pre-registrations ahead of its August 6, 2026 launch.
Aug 5, 2026
Dollar Strengthens Against Yen as Focus Turns to Tokyo’s Policy - WSJ
The U.S. dollar appreciated against the Japanese yen amid market anticipation of potential policy shifts by the Bank of Japan, reflecting macroeconomic dynamics rather than AI or technology developments.
Aug 4, 2026
Japanese startups are racing to enter defense drone production, as Tokyo seeks to cut reliance on Chinese industrial drones, which control 91% of Japan's market (Mitsuru Obe/Nikkei Asia)
Japanese startups are accelerating defense drone development to reduce Japan's 91% dependence on Chinese industrial drones, driven by national security policy under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Aug 3, 2026
Extinct Media Museum Tokyo
No substantive article content was provided — only a forum title and metadata indicating a Hacker News discussion thread titled 'Extinct Media Museum Tokyo' with no body text or claims.
Jul 25, 2026
What to watch for after Jensen Huang’s Japan visit
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang completed a high-profile visit to Japan resulting in unspecified technology partnerships across the country's tech sector.
Jul 20, 2026
Sources: Oracle leads the race to sell "air-gapped" cloud services to Japan that the US says are key to secure intelligence sharing between Tokyo and its allies (Financial Times)
Oracle is positioning itself as the leading provider of air-gapped cloud infrastructure for Japan amid US diplomatic pressure to secure intelligence-sharing channels with allies.
Jul 15, 2026
Sumitomo Corporation Invests in U.S.-Based GreenTek Solutions and Enters the IT Equipment Reuse and Recycling Business
Sumitomo Corporation announced a strategic investment in U.S.-based GreenTek Solutions to enter the IT equipment reuse and recycling business, positioning itself in circular economy infrastructure for data centers.
Jul 14, 2026
JCB signs stablecoin MoU with Circle
JCB, a Japanese credit card network, signed a non-binding MOU with Circle to explore potential stablecoin-related collaborations, signaling early-stage interest in blockchain-based payments infrastructure.
Jul 14, 2026
A voxel Tokyo in real Japan time – ride the Yamanote line and study Japanese
A forum post on Hacker News titled 'A voxel Tokyo in real Japan time – ride the Yamanote line and study Japanese' presents no substantive reporting, technical detail, or verifiable claim — it is a placeholder title with zero descriptive content beyond the headline.
Jul 13, 2026
Investigation: Western intelligence officials identify a Russian military intelligence unit in Tokyo that smuggles high-tech components for the war in Ukraine (New York Times)
Western intelligence agencies identified a Russian military intelligence unit operating covertly in Tokyo to procure and smuggle high-tech components for Russia's war effort in Ukraine.
Jul 13, 2026
SBI Holdings leads $125 million investment round in digital asset firm Gauntlet
Gauntlet Networks raised $125 million in Series C funding led by SBI Holdings, signaling investor confidence in its digital asset risk and optimization platform.
Jul 13, 2026
Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd. Reports Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed Japanese retail and wholesale company, released its FY2026 financial results — but the provided press release text is truncated and contains no actual financial data, metrics, or analysis.
Jul 10, 2026
Show HN: Yamanote.fun – A complete soundscape for Tokyo's Yamanote line
A user-submitted forum post on Hacker News announces yamanote.fun, a web-based audio experience simulating the ambient sounds of Tokyo's Yamanote train line, with no reported technical novelty, commercial intent, or institutional affiliation.
Published Jul 7, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 10, 2026
Anime "Kagurabachi" Takes Anime Expo by Storm!~ Taihi Kimura; "I'm so happy to absorb everyone's passion!" Moved by the World Premiere!
An anime adaptation of the manga 'Kagurabachi' held a promotional panel at Anime Expo 2026, featuring voice actors and production staff sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
Published Jul 4, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 6, 2026
Anime "Kagurabachi" Takes Anime Expo by Storm!~ Taihi Kimura; "I'm so happy to absorb everyone's passion!" Moved by the World Premiere!
An anime adaptation of the manga 'Kagurabachi' held a promotional panel at Anime Expo 2026, featuring voice recording anecdotes and production insights from editorial and production staff.
Published Jul 4, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 6, 2026
Notta Highlights Privacy Mode for Notta Desktop, a Bot-Free Local Transcription Workflow for Sensitive Meetings
Notta launched a beta Privacy Mode for its Notta Desktop application, enabling local-only audio recording and transcription of sensitive meetings without cloud upload or third-party meeting bots.
Published Jul 3, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 6, 2026
Nakama, Inc. Launches Industry-First Official B2B Marketplace Revolutionizing Global Anime Rights and Licensing
Nakama, Inc. launched AniBiz.com, a B2B marketplace for anime rights and licensing, co-founded by the former CEO of Crunchyroll, with initial participation from unnamed major anime licensors.
Published Jul 2, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 5, 2026