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Features
- 5 great mobile writing apps for iOS, and how to use them [Video] 05/31
- As the race for high-skilled immigrants begins, does Japan want to compete? 05/30
- Building a new business from snapshots of old Japan 05/30
- Ready? Fight! A summary of 6 fierce Japanese startup rivalries 05/29
- How do you create a strong management team? Japanese internet execs discuss. 05/28
Business
- Gyao and GREE establish investment fund to develop anime film business 05/31
- Japanese data analysis startup pLucky raises funds from CyberAgent Ventures 05/30
- Japanese website translation startup World Jumper raises $1.1M 05/29
Design
- More iPhone underwear coming soon from Bandai due to popular demand 06/02
- Presentations just got even more zen with Kokuyo’s ring remote 05/30
Apps
- New Japanese app helps you collect and organize your personal health data 05/31
- 5 cute Japanese apps that let you customize your mobile’s homescreen 05/31
- After becoming Japan’s top iPhone app, ReceReco sees download surge 05/29
- Top 5: Japan’s cutest Kaomoji apps 05/29
