A close-up look at the tech scene in the Kansai region of Japan. We take a look at it from the high-tech angle. Japan's Publishing Industry and the Net. A look at how recent Internet developments are affecting Japan's traditional publishing industry. It's amazing what you can get done when you're just standing around in this country.
Bit Valley Grows Up.
After an initial phase of over-excitement, Bit Valley has settled into reality. The numbers show that, despite the early hype, it is indeed ground zero for tech ventures in Japan. We take a tour of the startups, people, and organizations that make up what is now a vibrant tech community. When it comes to consumer electronic devices that do more than one thing, Japan is a mutant market. A camera that plays MP3 tunes.