Tokyo Tech: A City Embracing Change

<p>Japan has long been a leader in technological adoption and innovation. For example, they were the second nation after Canada to adopt a national AI strategy, which was released in March of 2017. And while the country&rsquo;s record around venture capital investment isn&rsquo;t as good as others, it is on the rise. According to Japan Venture Research, privately owned Japanese startups raised a record $2.5 billion in 2017, compared to $579 million in 2012.</p> <p>Tokyo is at the heart of this. Bullet trains, robot waiters, and even space-age toilets that play &lsquo;privacy&rsquo; noises to mask other unfortunate sounds are all part of day-to-day life in this city of the future. But the commitment to embracing new technologies goes beyond such surface-level attractions. The city provides a hospitable environment for established technology companies and startups alike.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/primalbase/technology-in-tokyo-ec5d949bb605"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>
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