Lawson Targets India’s Rising Middle Class with Major Expansion Plan
Japanese convenience store giant Lawson is entering the Indian market, aiming to open its first stores in Mumbai in 2027 and expand to 100 locations by 2030.
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Nojima Offers ¥400,000 Starting Salary to Top-Performing Student Workers
Japanese electronics retailer Nojima Corporation is introducing a new hiring program that offers a monthly starting salary of ¥400,000 to high-performing part-time staff transitioning into full-time employment.
Tully’s, Kohikan, and Veloce Accelerate FC Growth Strategy
Japan’s major café chains are rapidly shifting their expansion strategies from directly operated stores to franchise-based models as rising construction costs, labor shortages, and intensifying competition reshape the food service industry.
Egg Prices Hit Record Highs: Retail Prices Up 20% Amid Weak Yen and Bird Flu Outbreaks
The surge in egg prices in Japan shows no sign of slowing down. Retail prices are now about 20 percent higher than a year ago, surpassing even the levels seen during the so-called “egg shock” of 2023 and reaching record highs.
When AI Reads the Shelf: Rethinking Food Loss and Missed Sales in Japan’s Convenience Stores
In Japan’s convenience stores, perfection has long been judged by what is visible on the shelf, not by what is missing.
From Factory Sensors to Drones and EVs, A New Era of Wireless Energy Transfer
Panasonic’s first commercial target is sensors attached to robotic arms in factories. Today, these sensors rely on wiring or batteries, both of which create operational challenges.
From Hype to Hardware: 2026 Marks the Dawn of the Post-Smartphone AI Era
In 2026, the global technology industry will pivot from the race to build ever-larger generative AI models toward a more practical question: how artificial intelligence will actually be embedded in devices and daily life.
SoftBank to Begin Building High-Speed AI Communications Network This Year
Starting in 2026, SoftBank will build a new high-speed communications network integrating mobile base stations with artificial intelligence platforms. The system will handle both communications control and AI data processing simultaneously, enabling local AI operations without relying on large-scale centralized data centers.
Haneda Airport to Expand International Capacity with New Terminal 1 Flight Zone
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) plans to build a new international flight zone at Haneda Airport’s Terminal 1. The project will begin with the construction of additional parking stands for international aircraft in the 2030s, followed by the conversion of part of the domestic flight area at Terminal 1 for international use.
Seven-Eleven Japan Expands Regenerative Agriculture Initiatives in Brazil
In 2026, Seven-Eleven Japan will partner with Mitsui to improve the soil and regenerate coffee bean farmland in Brazil, expanding the area by approximately 10 times compared to the previous year.
AI Takes on Piracy as Japan Moves to Triple Overseas Manga Sales
The Agency for Cultural Affairs is stepping up efforts to boost exports of Japanese manga by harnessing artificial intelligence.
