AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoJapan–U.S. Innovation: Japan Society of Northern California picked five Japanese startups for its 2026 Japan–U.S. Innovation Awards Innovation Showcase, spanning AI, regenerative medicine, cancer therapeutics, advanced semiconductors, and space technology. Cybersecurity: SoftBank launched “Patching as a Service” in Japan, using OpenAI-based security models to scan for vulnerabilities and recommend fixes for companies, with humans handling implementation. Tech & Games: Blizzard rolled out Overwatch Season 3 with Shion, a new Japanese damage hero, plus a Tokyo-based map. Sports (Japan on the world stage): Japan’s women’s volleyball team rallied to beat Serbia and stay 5-0 in the VNL. Travel & Japan: JR Central says new Tokaido Shinkansen private-room seats will start from 42,100 yen one-way between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. Business & culture: Japan’s second-hand goods boom is spreading across Asia, with Japanese retailers expanding overseas.
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