Microsoft today announced a $10 billion (approx. ¥1.6 trillion) investment in Japan from 2026 through 2029, built around three pillars: Technology, Trust, and Talent. The commitments include expanding ...

The recurring theme in this column is that change is the only constant in media technology. For the past three years, generative AI has dominated almost every conversation in our industry. However, ...

Physical AI is emerging as one of the next major industrial battlegrounds, with Japan’s push driven more by necessity than anything else. With workforces shrinking and pressure mounting to sustain ...

Sakura Internet shares jumped after Microsoft announced an AI partnership in Japan. Microsoft pledged $10 billion to build AI infrastructure and train workers. SoftBank and Sakura partnered to provide ...