1. OPEN TOKYO -- Showcasing Tokyo as a global city that's open to international business.
Showcased some of the open innovation initiatives of major Japanese corporations and exchanged opinions on the topic.
Interviewed global companies about their successful collaborations with Japanese corporates and discussed their views on the topic.
Visit to Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.
Visit to AKA corporation
Visit to MONEYTHOR
Visit to Rakuten, Inc.
2. INNOVATIVE TOKYO -- Showcasing the innovative initiatives and ideas emerging in Tokyo.
Visited innovative startups in the city to study their business models and analyze their success.
Brainstorming session examining the regulatory environment and Tokyo's technological context.
Visit to YUKAI Engineering, Inc.
Visit to justInCase, Inc.
Visit to Folio
3. SUPPORTIVE TOKYO -- Showcasing various support programs provided by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and other entities.
• Met and exchanged ideas with the Governor of Tokyo.
• Attended an event on the 'Innovation Ecosystem' in Tokyo to learn more about the city's future vision, and participated in a panel discussion regarding the global Innovation Ecosystem.
• Showcased support programs for global companies and startups provided by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
• Outlined support provided by Japanese venture capitals, and examined a few case studies.
• Visited a Japanese incubation office to discuss their framework for start-up support and to learn about their success stories.
Meet the governor of Tokyo
Discussion in the Ecosystem event
Visit to Business Development Center Tokyo and Tokyo One-Stop Business Establishment Center
