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Some sage advise when entering new turf; Stop, Look and Listen.. it’s also good to secure a local guide. Japan is the cradle of mobile civilization and WWJ has covered this story for over a decade – trust our archives here offer some useful material.

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NHK reporting 'stakeholder' tip; KDDI did major deal with US-based company producing next-gen. glasses, maybe Vuzix as they did colab on M300 last summer, with view towards 5G and 2020 Summer Games [Jpn] https://t.co/OArxQKbv2l pic.twitter.com/YHTvWTx8HA

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) April 12, 2018

SoftBank and National Institute for Materials Science sign MOU to establish new Advanced Technology Development Center with focus on Lithium Air batteries for IoT era [Jpn] https://t.co/fPk4w8tGxM 素晴らしい @NIMS_PR pic.twitter.com/2pB3mcAx2m

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) April 11, 2018

Congrats @HMikitani on Rakuten receiving formal certificate from MIC to launch full scale MNO in Japan, with $6Bn budget targeting Oct. 2019 launch, interesting times to come! English PR here: https://t.co/0WHXV2qCi8 pic.twitter.com/Bi0oLeq54w

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) April 10, 2018

Congrats @Nemaska_Lithium on $100M SoftBank investment for 10% shares, including secured option to purchase up to 20% of your LCE product, full Eng-PR details here: https://t.co/Ma5acWRTyq pic.twitter.com/trvRgxqtNH

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) April 6, 2018

Congrats to KDDI and Global Brain on just announced KOIF-3 with $200M budget to support venture companies targeting 5G, AI, IoT and Big Data. [Jpn] https://t.co/CIlnxgjgru pic.twitter.com/hG0h3Zcvao

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) April 5, 2018

As announced in 2016; NEC will ship their biometric solution, developed with Yano-sensei in Niigata, based on the unique shape of each persons inner ear.. details in English hear.. :) https://t.co/PbLIbcaPU0 pic.twitter.com/x6m9QF94uv

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 28, 2018

Latest SoftBank 5G trials sent 4K video directly between moving vehicles, over 28GHz band, at 1Gbps while data transferred via base-station on 4.7GHz managed 200Mbps speed with under 1ms delay.. details [Jpn] https://t.co/prk0E6irKD pic.twitter.com/wTD3KErqMQ

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 27, 2018

This SoftBank Smartphone Jr. High School online learning platform, c/w submissions from popular special guests, is good model for global telcos.. details [Jpn] https://t.co/Xn5jLjeGmk pic.twitter.com/gyga1EmvVr

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 26, 2018

See DoCoMo 9D project has collection of slick PR videos, focused on future 5G segments from AI to VR, including Robo Barber and Drone Swarms.. 😎 https://t.co/sUd2oF1JrV pic.twitter.com/iRYQbGF5aO

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 19, 2018

See @IOActive ransomware attack on NOA: Robots Want Bitcoins Too! Joking aside, it's equally serious and predictable, we're surprised if you're surprised.. full report with video here: https://t.co/HaiYFUBMUN pic.twitter.com/WdwqRtbLZP

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 17, 2018

Tokyo Big Sight hosts AI Expo conference and exhibition April 4~6th, also running concurrently the Content Tokyo 2018 event, details in English here: https://t.co/7SsSXPcH0q pic.twitter.com/LKEgLz8ih2

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 14, 2018

Panasonic and SFO-based Scrum Ventures announce new joint venture company; BeeEdge to identify and support startups with the aim to further develop underutilized technologies in new and exciting ways [Jpn] https://t.co/9rjhP4JNg0 Congrats @TakMiyata and his team @ScrumVentures pic.twitter.com/Kwde7OQy8C

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 8, 2018

Tokyo Game Show just announced "Welcome to the Next Stage" as their theme for 2018 event, with nod to AMV/R, eSports and video streaming platforms, details in English .Pdf via here: https://t.co/LneP4pREgf pic.twitter.com/Z68LPyPsLM

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 5, 2018

The Toyota Research Institute announces new Advanced Development (TRI-AD) effort, targeting $3Bn investment and 1,000 staff, will open in Tokyo at the end of March.. details in English here: https://t.co/R9wFmZT7gQ pic.twitter.com/r9ySu065GK

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 4, 2018

Congrats to the team @HoloLabInc on tie-up with Yaskawa, 2nd largest industrial robot maker globally, delivering MR solution.. exciting futures in this space! [Jpn] https://t.co/92IAq4bZOC pic.twitter.com/Hn6pWhVWMf

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 28, 2018

1st @GSMA Show Daily story "MWC2018 will paint the future of technology" https://t.co/aSAPYtwjm5 Noted the DoCoMo booth has 5G Robot demo actually doing that.. pix via @NTTDATA_PR 🙂 pic.twitter.com/KAEyHE843o

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 27, 2018

KDDI Research and HP will demo their PoC for handling large data exchanged with connected cars, including priority groups, at upcoming #MWC18 event. Details in English here: https://t.co/IjHXdi6reQ pic.twitter.com/9sBxgHeCYj

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 23, 2018

Dentsu reports Japan Ad market sales for 2017 at $60Bn with digital, especially mobile and video, gaining 15% YoY shifting from print. Details by volume and segment via PR here [Jpn] https://t.co/hShQwJDDOc pic.twitter.com/lCsX9QOKCZ

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 23, 2018

Tokyo University and DNP "skin electronics" R&D presented at AAAS event in Austin.. "electrocardiogram waveforms can be displayed in real time.. with measuring vital signs sent to the cloud" https://t.co/099YLhajUa pic.twitter.com/Y6xhrCZPAw

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 21, 2018

DoCoMo rolled their AI Taxi platform last week, trials began spring 2017, and now Sony just announced colab with six cab companies, +10K cars on the road, to offer AI and payment services [Jpn] https://t.co/0jQkNFF5vd pic.twitter.com/RZHw6lO2y2

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 20, 2018

Congrats @gfrfund on vesting their initial $18M fund, expect new money follows new name building next cycle focused on growing A.M.V/R space! https://t.co/tdcXKIf56A pic.twitter.com/pRlBzgTLPN

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 19, 2018

Impressive efforts by @NEC_Corp and @Tohoku_Univ announced results on their AI Based New Material Development project, details in English: https://t.co/rQOqXbGCJz pic.twitter.com/PpfztJR4zu

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 10, 2018

SoftBank just announced their 5G x IoT Studio, with partners ARM and NVIDIA, offering dedicated access to lab and field environments for enterprise client trials and certification testing [Jpn] https://t.co/xvaobqVJ6t pic.twitter.com/2eThB0mFnZ

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 6, 2018

FYI-ICYMI: Sony reports best-ever third quarter profit, forecasts new annual record https://t.co/NbXaaTD1Ae And - Kenichiro Yoshida named as President and CEO effective April 1, 2018 https://t.co/MhcD3vCvhV pic.twitter.com/PeBfHWVJ1a

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 3, 2018

Smile.. QR-Codes.. circa Japan +15yrs ago.. https://t.co/MseUZ1iyjC pic.twitter.com/41HbOXJfUI

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 1, 2018

SoftBank just announced DEEPCORE, a wholly-owned subsidiary, will open an AI focused incubator this spring targeting students, researchers and entrepreneurs in Japan. Details in English here https://t.co/OuvoDSek0E pic.twitter.com/xT34zq5Hw2

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 29, 2018

Fun video via @Nissan promoting their ProPilot Park tech.. at Ryokan.. 😎https://t.co/fmGHpaTvjX

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 26, 2018

Earning results @CyberAgentInc FY2018 Q1 released today; Smartphone Ads segment jumped 22% YoY showing approx $420M, now 81% of their Internet Ad revenue, full details in English [Pdf] https://t.co/luu0Gcd9hi pic.twitter.com/ny4dCOxrm7

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 25, 2018

SoftBank has released their Pepper View iOS app, concept first demo'd at the Indie Makers event last year, to keep remote tabs on action elsewhere.. aka Pepper Peeper (ha!) details here [Jpn] https://t.co/7mPu6AHMFY pic.twitter.com/lDA2qfI8md

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 24, 2018

Belated; Congrats @Telcoin_Team for hitting $25M cap over the holidays, strong list of Tokyo leaders here, it will be an exciting 2018 for those folks! https://t.co/fKGHTVZN2m pic.twitter.com/I7Ka9KVvsi

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 20, 2018

.@Panasonic is running this fun tourist targeted Ninja street game in Asakusa, through the end of January, to promote their #LinkRay product.. dedicated website here: https://t.co/Ot8BBOvpRo pic.twitter.com/qOu2OZSjwy

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 18, 2018

KDDI is providing their VR system for this TOEIC ENGLISH CAFE popup shop event at Roppongi Hills, a place to learn English while having fun, offering 360 view connection and exchange with native speakers in Sydney [Jpn] https://t.co/MDR5ZvPzBW pic.twitter.com/3Tvl7YMumd

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 16, 2018

The DoCoMo 5G Open Partner Program gets underway Feb. 21st, over 450 companies already registered to participate, with increased trial site verification environment freely provided [Jpn] https://t.co/XM8iCw88cG pic.twitter.com/5MUYlwLuYy

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 11, 2018

It's January 4th in Tokyo and generally speaking the nation is back to business あけましておめでとうございます! Our Top-3 Japan tech ad campaigns noted over the holiday season below to kick-off the new year.. Yoroshiku.. 😎 pic.twitter.com/2I6kDlyKqA

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 4, 2018

1: DoCoMo Future-Experiment simultaneous broadcast synched from multiple global locations, with J-Pop group Perfume, as proof of concept with 5G and 8K [Jpn] https://t.co/t5f6FISWT4

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 4, 2018

2: Home Security market leader @SECOM_jp IOT campaigns targeting children and senior related services [Jpn] https://t.co/bHJp3OWdYL and https://t.co/3UkRz4xzUS

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 4, 2018

3: Daiwa House Group promoting their AI Logistics platform.. "Hey Everybody.." kinda grows on you after awhile in heavy rotation.. 8-) https://t.co/LwYjvIvHIf

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 4, 2018

LINE announced business and capital alliance with Netstars, will re-brand the StarPay (WeChat, Alipay) QR payment platform for Japan market, interesting to see if/how adopted beyond tourists. [Jpn] https://t.co/UgXVpPuys0 pic.twitter.com/xymFiprbmn

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) April 12, 2018

DoCoMo announced it will trial micro base stations buried under manhole covers, with prototypes deployed in several areas this year, stated to be in consideration for 'scenic' locations.. [Jpn] https://t.co/pacS9h2mnz pic.twitter.com/CJpPsoUL6C

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) April 12, 2018

DoCoMo, KDDI and SoftBank have all just announced +Message platform, based on @GSMA RCS standard, Rich Communication Services.. ala LINE and FB etc.. imagine that.. [Jpn] https://t.co/QW0XQyGi4y pic.twitter.com/nlBrpHRPtU

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) April 10, 2018

Gree announced new business unit with $100M budget dedicated to discover, nurture and manage virtual YouTubers.. expect we'll see many more 3DCG based characters like popular #KizunaAI learning to fly! [Jpn] https://t.co/PFzTRIuwxu pic.twitter.com/BDSt9tYGI0

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) April 9, 2018

Sony cashed $250M stock on Spotify IPO, selling 17% of it's investment, and books $1Bn related profit in this fiscal quarter https://t.co/GyF5sMj81L pic.twitter.com/o6OBGpWqno

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) April 5, 2018

SoftBank just announced Shinagawa area for new "5G × IoT Studio" trials, this time in collaboration with Nokia, which began in summer 2016 and targets launch of 1 Gbps per user network by 2020 [Jpn] https://t.co/U64DOLultD pic.twitter.com/iMZtR44HAG

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) April 4, 2018

The 1st Ethereum Japan Community Meetup tonight with @VitalikButerin making keynote at Ito Hall.. https://t.co/5RnJnFiGJ3 pic.twitter.com/NmD3DJz3rI

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 28, 2018

Japan Drone 2018 conference and trade-show running now at Makuhari, details in English here: https://t.co/ays8Q2EiAq also see 6 finalist videos for best Drone Movie Award via Digital Hollywood: https://t.co/YeBGTbbDOe pic.twitter.com/hSXGdKf3Ir

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 23, 2018

Concluding the MoU signed in January; LINE Mobile and SoftBank just announced their strategic and capital alliance for the MVNO business, details here [Jpn] https://t.co/LfWfKTiRLL pic.twitter.com/eDT8ao96GW

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 20, 2018

Congrats to Hirano-san and team on entry to Nomura Accelerator Program, Cinnamon also won Tokyo seat on NTT Open Innovation Contest recently, Demo Day in July: https://t.co/gL10tgDBCU pic.twitter.com/kYERyVEHFd

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 17, 2018

The Watanabe Lab at University of Tokyo just released their DynaFlash V2 projection mapping project which enables tracking on complex, moving and deforming objects = Way Cool.. 8-) https://t.co/7ToFO29c5k

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 9, 2018

Hello Sebastien.. new DoCoMo and partners platform for AI developers to enable easy integration of wide range of interactive services, from custom wake-up keyword to select voice actors, details [Jpn] https://t.co/JoHn41YBrl pic.twitter.com/2wSdsMo3JG

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 8, 2018

Respect @SoftBank for continued support in Tohoku on upcoming 7th anniversary of 3.11 disaster with Kizuna Cup bonding school students through music and sport activities and utilizing ICT via Smart Coach pro platform access.. [Jpn] https://t.co/oKZFE6MG5v 忘れない pic.twitter.com/VDULvSDvLG

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 5, 2018

KDDI announces capital alliance with Tier4, creators of Autoware, who will be running purpose built autonomous vehicles in public trials here this spring. Accelerating the Drive towards 5G.. (heh).. Congrats to Kato-sensei and his team [Jpn] https://t.co/4tCJoAB1D7 pic.twitter.com/jzHPhIocsj

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 5, 2018

JapanTaxi, run by top taxi operator Nihon Kotsu, has raised about $90M this month via Sparx Group Mirai Fund and Toyota, to build further on it's Zenkoku platform which now claims 4M users with 60K registered cabs.. [Jpn] https://t.co/UJc8TrOgeO pic.twitter.com/OacpLLLCnK

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 28, 2018

Nissan and DeNA to introduce limited Easy Ride self-driving 'robo-vehicle' service in Yokohama from next weekend, project has been in trial since early last year, with full commercial launch in 2020 https://t.co/UOMLzrPMBn pic.twitter.com/f8W7u9w4Fc

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 23, 2018

SoftBank, Sprint, Far EasTone and TBCASoft launched the Carrier Blockchain Study Group last year, and just announced that LG, Etisalat, KT, Telefonica and PLDT have agreed to collaborate, ENG-PR: https://t.co/9VbCKWYLms pic.twitter.com/gengeFauBX

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 23, 2018

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) results for digital music sales in 2017 shows slight drop in download volumes, 145M tracks, was offset by continued increase of streaming with revenues near par. Data in English here https://t.co/ZxzC37ykO7 pic.twitter.com/FDVhu6HRTU

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 23, 2018

Rakuten Accelerator, powered by @techstars has officially opened the doors for its 2018 program in Singapore, focused on @Viber, starting on July 16th. Applications close April 8th, details here: https://t.co/nKgJfxwtAp pic.twitter.com/Sx68VZXSfZ

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 20, 2018

CESA has announced details for 2018 Japan Game Awards, accepting applications from May 1st, info via here [Jpn] https://t.co/nYqfqFGBur pic.twitter.com/t4bgYakWQJ

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 19, 2018

SoftBank released their Q3/FY2017 results this afternoon, along with announcement on expected new share offering. All related materials, and the 90-minute presentation video, in English via here: https://t.co/VwwNu8wbvE pic.twitter.com/IC58NVthZ9

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 7, 2018

Yep.. IoToilets.. [Jpn] https://t.co/SyQJUwXtXH pic.twitter.com/7GZeubAQfP

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 9, 2018

KDDI has released their IoT price plans starting at $4->$6 per month based on speed, 128kbps -> 3Gb, and data volumes 30MB -> 150MB with additional 0.03yen/kb fee over base package. [Jpn] https://t.co/9n8xCsPXPY pic.twitter.com/eIEfap2OPz

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 6, 2018

As was announced last October; DoCoMo opens dChannel VOD platform offering unlimited streaming service, via mobile app or fiber to home TV with dedicated set top box, with 30 specialty channel content partners for under $10 per month. [Jpn] https://t.co/LlunynkQ1o pic.twitter.com/REe9d7K8rz

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 6, 2018

LINE+Crypto=$_$.. "With regard to the virtual currency related business, the application process for registration as a virtual currency exchanger has already been started with the Financial Services Agency, and it is currently under review." https://t.co/xZzoo4HwqA pic.twitter.com/dHFkEleerS

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 3, 2018

KDDI will roll-out the IoT Cloud API Market platform on Jan. 30th, together with registered partners, offering 60 data service options on debut. [Jpn] https://t.co/s3P17l5VNc pic.twitter.com/ijI4W0Sree

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 29, 2018

Rumors continue, moves afoot, lame 'fading presence' poke in the title? Note @Reuters Eds in NYC: Beyond their Significant Essential IP holdings.. Japanese ODM's also produce 1/2 of all components, in all phones made, worldwide.. 日本内部 🧐 https://t.co/Pf6F8ZT78G pic.twitter.com/e3QUHxTOMQ

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 27, 2018

Respect: KDDI offers VR with real-time 360° view via 5G for people in Tokyo to experience newly rebuilt shopping street in tsunami devastated Minamisanriku.. [Jpn] https://t.co/gyPaH34FRt 遠藤未希 忘れない pic.twitter.com/nnrSAAB2nZ

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 25, 2018

World Robot Summit, Oct. 17-21 at Tokyo Big Sight, taking applications for Robot Challenge series - full details in English here: https://t.co/gFlXKp53Mw pic.twitter.com/4yVWzsmEja

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 25, 2018

KDDI partners with ZOYI for IoT, ARISE analytics and Ipoca Nearly app. on demonstration trial tracking shoppers flow patterns at JOINUS dept. store in Yokohama [Jpn] https://t.co/V034zTvb4W pic.twitter.com/gQb92I3MSX

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 24, 2018

The NISC, National Govt Dept, has tie-up with Beatless anime program to promote Cyber Security Month; this poster scene from first episode for their "Analog Hack" theme, campaign details [Jpn] https://t.co/pNMUrjmXHU pic.twitter.com/5u3xeAL73K

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 19, 2018

Tokyo Metro Blockchain Biz Camp is underway, Congrats to all involved, noted @DomSchiener from @iotatoken was up early.. interesting times ahead - program details in English here.. https://t.co/sSvtQLR6Gv pic.twitter.com/HpsyKH4rTJ

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 16, 2018

Breaking: Huge setback for @Team_Hakuto as their #GLXP launch partner @TeamIndus stumbles on ISRO contract deal.. がんばりましょう! https://t.co/S7s72XNWvL pic.twitter.com/OtbogRobJz

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 11, 2018

JR East and CSP growing their 'Mamorail' system from 57 stations at debut to 244 locations by spring 2018. When child taps standard IC card to pass through ticket gates an update message is sent to parent mobile phone, $4.50 monthly subscription [Jpn] https://t.co/qaSKxBPCYL pic.twitter.com/6x99EmBBBz

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 10, 2018

Toyota will unveil its next-gen. Platform 3.0 automated driving research vehicle, built on a Lexus LS 600hL, at #CES. It will be on exhibit in their booth from Tues. morning, details here: https://t.co/TH2r0DBRQP pic.twitter.com/aI7iDk0do9

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 8, 2018

Fun promo video by DoCoMo for their dCard campaign.. TGIF.. 😎 https://t.co/KBkk5GEFyR pic.twitter.com/btO1MYl20q

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 5, 2018

Robodex runs Jan. 17-19th at Tokyo Big Sight, concurrently with Wearable Expo, noted interesting presentation schedule dedicated to #AI and #IOT. Details: https://t.co/fJq9vJTpvw pic.twitter.com/ror50e8wC4

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 5, 2018

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