The Yokohama Matching Program, Yokohama’s newest initiative to connect international startups with business opportunities in Japan, attracted strong global interest in its inaugural year. Designed...
Industry Deep Dive
Industry Deep Dive: Innovation
An emerging innovation district with boundless potential The Yokohama bay area is in the midst of transforming itself into a next generation innovation district. The bay area, which stretches...
Industry Deep Dive: Advanced Manufacturing
An advanced manufacturing hub ready for industry transformation The manufacturing industry is on the verge of a major transformation, with advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT),...
Industry Deep Dive: Mobility
Hotbed of innovation in next-generation mobility Tourists visiting Yokohama might soon be able to move from one sightseeing spot to another on self-driving minibuses. The latest of a growing number...
Industry Deep Dive: Life Science
The Yokohama life science cluster: established, and with growing potential In October 2018, BioJapan, Asia’s largest international convention in the biotechnology industry, celebrated its 20th...
Industry Deep Dive: Information Technology (IT)
Global trendsetters in IT are placing a bet on Yokohama The IT community was taken by surprise when they heard the announcement that US tech giant Apple Inc. had chosen Tsunashima, a less-known area...