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Unboxing Japan’s Startup Ecosystem
Blackbox was launched in December 2022 with one goal: to build an open and fair online platform to demystify the Japanese startup ecosystem.
December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022
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Jun Iinuma (alphaspace inc.)
We interviewed with Blackbox's first Japanese entrepreneur, Mr. Jun Iinuma, co-founder & CEO of alphaspace inc, who has been a leader in SaaS business for 15 years since the establishment of salesforce Japan and co-founded Cogent Labs Inc. He then co-founded alphaspace inc. We asked him about his vision of solving social issues through XR creations and his thoughts on the future of startups in Japan.
December 12, 2022
December 5, 2022
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Wei Chai (MaWaRoute)
Wei Chai, who was born in China and studied in England, France, and Japan before starting a startup to promote local charms in Japan, talked about his path, challenges, and findings.
November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022
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Bilal Kharouni (ekei labs)
Bilal Kharouni could have been a professional kickboxer or a screen writer but instead he lives in Tokyo and works as co-founder of wellbeing startup ekei labs. Bilal tells us how he ended up founding a startup, what he has found out along the way, and about life in Japan in general.
November 10, 2022
November 9, 2022
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Wellbeing
5 Emerging Meditech startups in Japan
Meditech fields are on the rise. Japan is hoping to create more business opportunities for its already-advanced medical research field with the help of new government policies, VCs, accelerators, and research centers to establish a more robust and dynamic startup ecosystem.
October 27, 2022
November 10, 2022
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How Japanese mental health startups approach wellbeing
Japan has a high number of suicides and the lowest rate of psychiatric consultations among developed countries in the world. There are a great number of startups in Japan tackling these issues with technology.
October 26, 2022
November 10, 2022
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Wellbeing
Fermentation and the Sustainable Future
Hakko (fermentation) has been one of the most popular ways of preserving food in Japan since ancient times. Today, startups are using the power and technique of fermentation to provide solutions for a sustainable future.
October 21, 2022
November 10, 2022
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Food
5 Promising Space-tech Startups in Japan
Japan’s space-tech startup sector is blossoming. The article will introduce the Japanese space-tech startups that are having a meaningful impact on the future of space.
October 21, 2022
November 10, 2022
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Tackling social prejudices: Sexual Wellness and Tech in Japan
There is a growing movement to empower women's sexual wellness in Japan, which was previously considered taboo.
October 20, 2022
November 10, 2022
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Wellbeing
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