The rise of cloud computing: Cloud computing is becoming increasingly popular in Japan, as it offers a number of advantages over traditional on-premises IT infrastructure. Cloud computing can help businesses save money, improve agility, and increase security.

The adoption of big data and analytics: Big data and analytics are being used by businesses in Japan to gain insights into their customers, operations, and markets. This information can be used to improve decision-making, optimize processes, and develop new products and services.

The growth of artificial intelligence (AI): AI is another rapidly growing technology in Japan. AI is being used by businesses to automate tasks, improve customer service, and develop new products and services.

Farmers: Farmers can use the platform to sell their produce directly to Japanese restaurants, bypassing middlemen and ensuring that they receive a fair price for their goods.

Food exporters: Food exporters can use the platform to find new customers in Japan. The platform will provide them with access to a large and growing market, and it will also allow them to compete with other suppliers on price and quality.

Technology providers: Technology providers can develop and sell software and services that help farmers and restaurants use the platform. This could include software for managing inventory, tracking shipments, and processing payments.

Consultants: Consultants can help farmers and restaurants use the platform to their best advantage. This could include providing advice on how to set up an online store, how to market their products, and how to manage their finances.

The Japanese government has developed a big data platform called the Regional Economic and Society Analysis System (RESAS). RESAS can be used by businesses to identify potential markets, partners, and suppliers in other countries. RESAS can also be used to develop new products and services that are tailored to the needs of specific regions or countries.

Offshore DX businesses can offer a number of services to Japanese companies, including application development…

The Japanese government has been actively promoting digital transformation (DX) in recent years. In 2023, the government launched a new collaboration scheme aimed at helping offshore businesses to enter the Japanese market. The scheme, which is jointly funded by the government, industry, and academia, provides financial support and technical assistance to offshore businesses that are looking to partner with Japanese companies.

While this scheme has been successful in helping some offshore businesses to enter the Japanese market, there have also been some failures. In this blog article, we will discuss some of the challenges that offshore business CEOs face when entering the Japanese market and provide some tips on how to avoid failure.

Japan is a very attractive market for offshore businesses that are involved in DX technologies. The country has a large and growing market, a supportive government, and a skilled workforce. These factors make Japan a good place to do business and to develop new products and services.

The My Number platform is a national identification number system that was introduced in Japan in 2015. However, many Japanese people do not understand the platform, for a variety of reasons. These reasons include privacy concerns, lack of awareness, technical difficulties, and cultural differences.

Offshore companies that fail to join Japanese government-industry- academy collaborative projects may face difficulties in realizing business success in Japan. There are a number of reasons for this, including limited access to opportunities, lack of local knowledge and networks, missed technology transfer, limited government support, and trust and credibility.