Disrupting Japan

Disrupting Japan gives you candid, in-depth insights from the startup founders, VCs, and leaders who are reshaping Japan.

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Why so many Japanese VCs won’t invest in Japan

Posted October 13, 202500:37:14

Japanese startups is hot right now, and more and more foreign money is flowing in. But many Japanese VCs remain stubbornly outward-looking. Today we...

Can startups save Japan’s logistics industry?

Posted September 15, 202500:34:52

According to Taro, Japan's logistics industry is on the brink of collapse, and it's hard to argue that he's wrong. Taro Sasaki founded Hacobu with the...

How to start an AI Startup in early 2026

Posted September 1, 202501:15:56

Last month I gave lecture at Globis University on what it takes to build an AI startup today. It's no longer early days for AI, and most founders don't...

Japanese technology to supercharge human fertility

Posted August 18, 202500:37:34

Japan's declining birth rate makes global headlines, but most of the developed world will soon be facing the same problem. The real solution involves...

What’s next for climate tech startups & innovation

Posted August 4, 202500:30:39

Last month I spoke on a panel about the future of climate tech. I was joined by Emi Naganuma, the founder and General Partner of Apprecia Capital and...