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Wireless Watch Japan

Wireless Watch Japan debuted in 2001 as a weekly email newsletter, and since then the mobile industry has become essential to daily life worldwide. We were fortunate to be based at ‘ground zero’ in Tokyo and diligent in pursuing this space from the beginning. It’s been an honour and pleasure to serve! Can you imagine what it will be like in another 20 years from now?

Hopefully, we have your attention from past efforts and there is genuine interest for the next cycle, Beyond 2020.

While 5G and IoT (Ai-xR) tech. will continue to be key topics, we see a far larger story emerging from Japan. It’s likely you have heard of Industry 4.0, focused on digital and the enterprise — the Japanese approach goes well beyond, to Society 5.0. As with the mobile era here, we expect the core premise of this initiative will gain traction globally in the coming years. Please take a moment to review our new 5×5.wirelesswatch.jp website. Indeed, The ®evolution Continues. Yoroshiku!

SoftBank Group reported Q2~1H earning results FY2022 today; presentation material, in English, [Pdf] Winter's Coming https://t.co/iV4nDi3QgQ pic.twitter.com/bvYMA8af4W

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) November 11, 2022

NTT reporting 1H results; DoCoMo announced collaboration with Accenture on Web3 projects, at est. $1Bn annual for the next 5years, targeting worksforce skills and blockchain platform dev. supporting ESG~SDG goals and regional revitalization [PR] https://t.co/GoImxFIqcY pic.twitter.com/ijI9taYMJJ

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) November 8, 2022

KDDI announces Starlink Japan now rolling, with first @SpaceX deploy on the map in Asia, with northern half of the nation covered and rest of the country 'coming soon'.. H'ware kit runs $500 with monthly fee of $85 at current rounded Forex. [Jpn] https://t.co/Iwt3N2w2ia pic.twitter.com/C7ZSzOI9Rr

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) October 12, 2022

The annual CEATEC tradeshow and conference gets underway, online access all month and physical event runs 10.18~21st at Makuhari Messe venue for first time since 2019. Official site with sessions scheduled, free registration required, in English https://t.co/bJTHNao8O0 pic.twitter.com/a5gmIz2Zjb

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) September 30, 2022

The annual @Tokyo_Game_Show event is underway, the first IRL gathering since 2019, they sent PR this morning with overview and participation details [.Pdf] https://t.co/oaYjSHxtWw
See dedicated Youtube channel with program streams available in English here https://t.co/96AoQZNihO pic.twitter.com/yWQjXshTu6

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) September 15, 2022

Major event set for Feb. 2023 with target to have 10,000 delegates from 30 countries address urban issues through open innovation. The startup pitch contest offers nice cash reward for top prize, overview details and registration in English here: https://t.co/IA3Iz6YAXK

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) September 12, 2022

multiple sources reporting Inamori-sensei, the iconic founder of Kyocera and KDDI, passed away. We have always had huge respect for him, here's great interview circa 2015 in English. お悔やみ申し上げます。https://t.co/bSO90xY0MW pic.twitter.com/Bv3QCLYE6Q

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) August 30, 2022

Noted the 7th annual @Spacetide_Conf event is running here in Tokyo from July 19~21st, both online and physical, with a 'stellar' lineup of industry speakers on deck. See full session program details, in English, via their dedicated website here https://t.co/wsQfKxYrEx pic.twitter.com/lpCsQaULdN

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) July 18, 2022

The Digital Signage Consortium of Japan announced their 14th annual Award Winners for 2022, with the Giant 3D Cat in Shinjuku taking Grand Prix spot, see full list with details of each campaign via here [Jpn] https://t.co/x0ABA51OsU pic.twitter.com/GuJLn7uIRD

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) June 18, 2022

KDDI and Mitsui announce GEOTRA as new JV entity, based on their PoC colab efforts over the last year, to capture and utilize human traffic data flow focused on potential use cases ranging from advertising and energy to health and transport [Jpn] https://t.co/5deHzcjGhb pic.twitter.com/loxnDbFgkU

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) June 9, 2022

SoftBank Group released Q4 earnings along with the FY2021 results today, their live stream media briefing held this afternoon will be available for on-demand viewing in due course, meanwhile see full materials in English here [pdf] https://t.co/fvTj3bf7VD pic.twitter.com/S3annD5cGR

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) May 12, 2022

The Shibuya Virtual City Consortium published new guideline focused on activities and operations, from privacy rights and platform obligations to user generated content ownership and transaction issues, for their city-linked Metaverse project [Jpn] https://t.co/5sxYAvyxoe pic.twitter.com/9ArQvR7QIU

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) April 22, 2022

As announced last November, KDDI pulled plug on their 3G network, No Fooling. The "CDMA 1X WIN" platform debuted in late 2003 and likely still had millions of users when upgrade request was made, full list of affected models and plans here [Jpn] https://t.co/vI2vfsqEDU pic.twitter.com/zqnsSXi8rb

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) April 1, 2022

Noted CEATEC announced their annual conference and trade-show event will be back in-person at Makahuri Messe this year, running under 'Toward Society 5.0' from Oct. 18~21st, see overview details currently only available in Japanese via here: https://t.co/hc0yAOfEiR pic.twitter.com/ZZGZ0nMc0s

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 9, 2022

Reps from DoCoMo, KDDI and SoftBank will join online event, scheduled March 17th with six featured startups companies, dedicated CVC activities and celebrating the 10th anniversary of KDDI ∞ Labo debut. Details and free registration via here [Jpn] https://t.co/T6micunAys pic.twitter.com/Fj1V17QJEe

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 4, 2022

SoftBank and partners announce new ZOZOSUIT, evolved from the original physical version circa 2018 - this virtual 3D s'ware app dubbed ALTRM, with PoC trial to run through the end of March tracking cost/benefit results of data utilization. [Jpn] https://t.co/sNFYuRQ5y4 pic.twitter.com/cFVq27MrCi

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 21, 2022

SoftBank and Nvidia officially announce termination of $40Bn deal for ARM, with $1.25Bn deposit forfeit to SBG, citing regulatory issues. The PR puts recent rumors to rest and states SoftBank will prepare ARM IPO within upcoming fiscal year [Pdf] https://t.co/zxaXIFGuDe pic.twitter.com/FQ53Q8vnFz

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 8, 2022

The Institute for AI and Beyond, est. in 2020 by SoftBank and the University of Tokyo - dedicated to basic and applied R&D with $200M funding, announced 2nd Intl. Symposium online Feb. 12th JST. Program agenda and speaker details in English here https://t.co/2p4xtX7P8v pic.twitter.com/LZ0ITS2tYH

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 2, 2022

ICT Research Institute survey on mobile data plans compared Japan, USA, UK, France, Germany and Korea. Report found Japan GB fees ranged $15~$60, well below combined averages, and noted highest rate of 4G adoption and customer satisfaction [Jpn] https://t.co/cPYq6sMnOl pic.twitter.com/Q8h9MXLz4O

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 1, 2022

SoftBank just announced new limited edition Sumikko Gurashi branded kidsphone, model produced by Seiko, with all the usual learning, safety and tough features. Clearly super popular characters more important than 5G, start 'em young! Details [Jpn] https://t.co/cJt6yBqYIz pic.twitter.com/W2t5rJ92Lf

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 18, 2022

Noted this new NTT-Data survey for users opinions regarding their privacy and sharing options, with new law coming into effect here this year, some interesting results regarding awareness and preferences. Details here [Jpn] https://t.co/wickEpBdQA pic.twitter.com/STs2X0DK60

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 15, 2022

SoftBank announces exclusive on new Leitz Phone 2, with impressive Leica camera specs - device produced by Sharp, now open for pre-order with delivery from Nov. 18th at approx $1,500 USD sticker price. See dedicated product overview page here [Jpn] https://t.co/49SieyM7Xx pic.twitter.com/MmFC1t02FH

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) November 10, 2022

SoftBank was granted test license for 240~300GHz bands in Tokyo, for initial Terahertz wave trials - Beyond 5G, confirming potential to deliver 100Gbps data speeds at +900m distance and establish viable zone with rotating reflector antenna. [Jpn] https://t.co/LGr7rMd9to pic.twitter.com/kWXOEufsLg

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) October 26, 2022

Google Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai in Tokyo, 1st time since late 2019, to announce new Pixel lineup and note $1Bn related infra efforts ranging from data center in Chiba and the Topaz fiber subsea cable to Vancouver. Details here [Jpn Translated] https://t.co/WidrSgyYy1 pic.twitter.com/u0WAO1Cbbb

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) October 8, 2022

KDDI and JR just announced Startup Program focused on the new Takanawa Gateway City project in Shinagawa. See the call to action targets overview, with timelines and participant application details, available via their dedicated website here [Jpn] https://t.co/SAxBZi1lQq pic.twitter.com/rA4ksfgT4b

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) September 28, 2022

SoftBank announced new Digital Twin Campus colab with Keio Univ. for joint R&D to explore Beyond 5G tech. The partners will host a symposium on 09.29th with the key members presenting their planned scope of work, see overview details here [Jpn] https://t.co/TN9hIwVduk pic.twitter.com/z6vmwCjlxm

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) September 12, 2022

A.L.I. Technologies, the Tokyo-based XTURISMO luxury hoverbike startup founded circa 2016, has announced they will be listed on NASDAQ via SPAC deal with Pono Capital at $600M+ valuation. See the overview details in English PR here https://t.co/nW8iHy7QLy pic.twitter.com/WsRD9yA9lt

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) September 8, 2022

Tokyo Game Show is gearing up for their first in person event since 2019, along with virtual online offering. See the Exhibitors list now available, in English, with ±500 confirmed to participate - Nothing Stops Gaming - details here: https://t.co/HBEBZAsd7K pic.twitter.com/Ggb203XIrX

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) August 8, 2022

Tough weekend for KDDI with full network crash, and some 40M mobile clients affected, they are just finally coming back nationwide after +60hrs service outage. According to presser here Sunday morning, seems core router switch was cause [Eng] https://t.co/TIMELiPnLm pic.twitter.com/7xjAKonVZv

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) July 4, 2022

Interesting chat with Marc Jankowski @NttResearch on nonlinear photonics, ongoing efforts at Stanford and Sunnyvale, with topic range from supercontinua to quantum; this enabling tech has real potential to impact multiple segments in the future. https://t.co/FFxXZyTQvk pic.twitter.com/zvkSbmc5B1

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) June 15, 2022

See Sony just announced new Space Communications Corp. entity to focus on their established trial efforts building out laser optical data delivery method, notably targeted for the increasing volume of micro satellites in low elevation orbit. Eng-PR https://t.co/nMm7OTITnN pic.twitter.com/ooPiYjzohh

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) June 3, 2022

May the 4th Be With You All.. 😎 pic.twitter.com/ojZGNIkS9k

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) May 4, 2022

In case you missed it; historic end of era event news here recently 😎
ASIMO officially retired from active duty, after +20 years since Y2K debut, classy closing speech: "In the end, I want to say.. Arigato!" 💗 pic.twitter.com/h3HD1kUMYz

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) April 15, 2022

Sony Computer Science Lab annual Open House event running online this week, as always interesting lineup of topics and presenters scheduled March 16~18th, see full details with free registration to join in English via here https://t.co/z87NHJQql1 pic.twitter.com/uBF2yq5upm

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 14, 2022

Annual Intl. Robot Exhibition runs here March 9~12th, both online and physical action at Tokyo Big Sight venue, as one of the largest dedicated tradeshows globally plenty to see at iREX - see webinar schedule and exhibitors lineup in English via https://t.co/HkfM6RLkXg pic.twitter.com/VOiLMU9VyM

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) March 4, 2022

Tokyo Game Show organizers just sent brief for 2022 event, confirmed dates from Sept. 15/18th under the "Nothing Stops Gaming" theme, will be back full physical action with 8-Halls booked at Makuhari Messe venue. See details via PDF in English here https://t.co/4726MwSUXs pic.twitter.com/U6IvDK0jEy

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 28, 2022

KDDI claims Japan first live broadcast via 5G SA platform with network slicing for AbemaTV by CyberAgent, has +80M app installs and +20M WAU, as debut example of network services now available for their enterprise customers. Full details here [Jpn] https://t.co/aIAr84MR9X pic.twitter.com/ADOMS6qyiJ

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 21, 2022

SoftBank Corp. released Q3 earning results; the IR presentations in English via link below, their online Briefing session Q&A covered range of topics from 5G to Z-Holdings with LINE, PayPay and Yahoo! platforms on current status and future plans. https://t.co/BSbiPSe7gK pic.twitter.com/mqBIok2MUV

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 3, 2022

JAL, KDDI and range of partners announced next of ongoing trials, to be conducted within Tokyo focusing on medical cargo, for 'unassisted non-visual flight (level 4 flight) in manned areas' as PoC for their smart drone platform. [Jpn] https://t.co/aWUqpoKfrX pic.twitter.com/Fy0bhkqk3G

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) February 1, 2022

KDDI just released Q3 results, reporting $40Bn gross revenue - up 2.3% YoY - with $5Bn net profit. They have English materials covering various operation metrics, incld. progress on 5G adoption, via IR section here [PDF] https://t.co/lO2qQX55oX pic.twitter.com/DcuWuKTgdO

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 28, 2022

Noting 13th annual DoCoMo Open House event was just announced, runs online Jan. 17~19th 2022 with free access registration required, see the initial R&D exhibits and conference track details overview available via dedicated site in English here: https://t.co/4FNYyTFwyO pic.twitter.com/nVvQsuytOg

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) November 18, 2021

Congrats to Arkedge Space and consortium, including KDDI and Mitsubishi, on secured JAXA project for lunar positioning and data comms for scheduled human moon landings under the Artemis Program from 2025. Details [Jpn] https://t.co/ZGREJ5XqjY pic.twitter.com/r6Rvc8URjO

— Mobile in Tokyo (@Wireless_Watch) January 11, 2022

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