Technology in Japan

A behind-the-scenes look at identity verification in Japan, from eKYC and MyNumber to residence cards, foreign resident edge cases, and upcoming changes.

Nicolas Fournier

The humble Suica card was developed in the 90’s and has kept Japan moving for almost three decades. Here’s the story of how it came to be.

Alex Chen

Here’s the story behind Japan’s most controversial phone service, and what you can personally do to avoid being overcharged.

Alex Chen

An interview with Makoto Ueki, the founder of a web accessibility consultancy that services large Japanese clients, about web accessibility in Japan.

Kenji Yanagawa