The artificial intelligence industry of Japan has advanced impressive in the last decade, combining the long data reputation of the country through technological excellence with the avant -garde possibilities of artificial intelligence.
From robotics and automation to the experience in health and experience of the client, AI in Japan is no longer just science fiction films, it is a rapid growth sector that drives innovation between industries. Government’s support, corporate investment and a strong talent group have helped accelerate the adoption of AI throughout the country, with Tokyo quickly becoming a center for new AI companies and global expansion.
As Japan navigates demographic changes and labor shortage, AI has intervened as a powerful solution for the country, automating processes and unlocking new efficiencies. Whether intelligent robotics, natural language processing or computer vision, Japanese companies are pressing on the practical applications of the real world.
Top 7 startups in Japan
These are the 10 new AI companies that are doing an exciting job in Japan in 2025.
SoftBank robotics
Established in July 2014 as a subsidiary or SoftBank Group Corp., SoftBank Robotics is based in Tokyo and directed by President and CEO, Fumihide Tomizawa.
The company focuses on developing and providing robotic solutions for several sectors, including hospitality, retail trade and medical care. In particular, they introduced “Pepper”, a humanoid robot designed to interact with humans, in 2014.
SoftBank Robotics has deployed more than 40,000 robots in more than 70 countries, emphasizing its commitment to integrate robotics into everyday life.
MUJIN
Founded in January 2015 in Tokyo by Ross Diankov and Issei Takino, Mujin specializes in intelligent automation solutions for industrial environments. Its flagship product, the Mujincontroller, is a robot controller “without teaching” that allows robots to perform tasks without manual programming.
Mujin has expanded its international operations, with offices in China and the United States, and continues to innovate in the field of robotics and automation.
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Revcomm
Founded in 2017 in Tokyo, Revcomm is a communication platform promoted by AI that improves commercial conversations through real -time analysis and transcription services.
Your flagship, Miitel, is integrated with telephone systems to provide information on sales and customer service interactions, with the aim of improving effective communication and productivity.
Bee
Established in 2012 in Tokyo, bee specializes in providing AI solutions for various industries, including retail sale and manufacturing.
The company offers a platform that takes advantage of automatic learning for visual data analysis, helping companies optimize customer operations and experiences.
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Prefered Networks is an AI company that was founded on March 26, 2014 in Tokyo by Toru Nishikawa and Daisuke Okanohara.
The company focuses on applying deep learning to real world problems in sectors such as transport, manufacturing and medical care. The company has collaborated with the main corporations such as Toyota and Fanuc and has developed its own deep learning framework, Chainer.
Ubie
Established in 2017 in Tokyo by Dr. Yoshinori Abe and engineer Kota Kubo, Ubie is a health technology company that developed a symptom controller with AI to help patients understand possible health problems.
The platform aims to close the gap between patients and medical professionals providing preliminary evaluations and facilitating better communication.
Hop
Founded in 2012 in Tokyo, Leapmind focuses on developing compact deep learning solutions for edge devices. Its technology allows the implementation of AI models in devices with limited computational resources, expanding the applicability of AI in various industries.
