AI / Technology / SaaS
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- Blog
・ May 1, 2026
The SaaS Source: April 2026
April 2026’s Japan SaaS roundup covers a Series A for a satellite data platform backed by NTT Docomo and JR East, a scholarship management SaaS closing its Series B, a Niigata-based 3D decision-support platform raising its first-ever outside capital, and construction SaaS giant rolling out AI agents across its platform.
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- Blog
・ April 28, 2026
Cybersecurity Compliance for Foreign Firms Entering Japan
Entering Japan’s market means navigating a patchwork of cybersecurity laws, from the far-reaching APPI to sector-specific ESPA requirements. Unlike the US or EU, Japan has no single overarching framework, making compliance both nuanced and critical. For foreign firms, getting it right isn’t just a legal obligation. It’s the foundation of trust in one of the world’s most reputation-driven business environments.
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- Podcast
・ April 21, 2026
Episode 10 – B2B Buyer Journey Reset: How AI Is Driving the Silent Shortlist, with Halel Porat
B2B buyers are already 60 to 80% through their decision before they ever contact your team. In Episode 10 of the Asia AIM Podcast, Trendemon COO Halel Porat explains how the rise of AI is reshaping the B2B buyer journey and what marketers need to do right now to stay visible.
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- Blog
・ April 8, 2026
Beyond Stability: Why Global Manufacturers Are Prioritizing Japan in 2026
Japan’s manufacturing sector is undergoing a dramatic shift. Driven by a critical labor shortage, strict green energy mandates, and a government-backed semiconductor revival, the country is actively seeking foreign industrial partners. For global manufacturers, the opportunity is real, but capturing it demands local presence, cultural fluency, and a value proposition tailored to Japan’s most pressing challenges.
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- Blog
・ March 30, 2026
The SaaS Source: March 2026
March 2026’s Japan SaaS roundup covers Money Forward’s ¥4.18B acquisition of AKASHI, Smart Craft’s manufacturing MES funding, Kurashi Tech’s AI agents for nursing care, and ATOMica’s Series B close.
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- Blog
・ March 27, 2026
The B2B Buyer Journey Has Gone Agentic: Key Takeaways from Our Webinar with Trendemon
AIM B2B and Trendemon’s March 18 webinar unpacks how the B2B buyer journey has gone agentic and what marketers must do to turn their websites into real-time answer engines before buyers finalize their shortlists.
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- Blog
・ March 10, 2026
The Walled Garden Crumbles: Navigating the New Era of Mobile Payments in Japan
Japan’s Smartphone Act lets app developers bypass Apple and Google’s payment systems. Learn what it means for fees, customer data, and choosing the right payment gateway for the Japanese market.
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- Blog
・ March 4, 2026
The Invisible Handshake: How AI + ABM Unlocks Japan’s Hidden Enterprise Decision Makers
Cracking the Japanese enterprise market means navigating the Ringi consensus system — not just reaching the C-suite. Discover how AI + ABM helps B2B companies identify hidden stakeholders, personalize outreach at scale, and align sales and marketing to win complex deals in Japan.
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- Blog
・ February 26, 2026
The SaaS Source: February 2026
The SaaS Source February 2026: PayPay files for Nasdaq IPO, Gorlem raises ¥800M for construction tech, InsightX closes Series A, and MedGen Japan secures growth funding. Read the latest updates here.
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- Blog
・ January 21, 2026
The SaaS Source: January 2026
The SaaS Source January 2026: Sansan reports Q2 growth, Oishi Kenko launches Patient Success Platform, and OrbitMI enters Japan. Read the latest updates here.
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- Blog
・ January 13, 2026
The SaaS Source: December 2025
The SaaS Source December 2025: TNL Mediagene launches AI tools, Conpapa enters Japan, and Prance secures funding. Discover the latest Japanese SaaS innovations.
