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Japan is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems—from saving lives to preventing crime and protecting communities.
With a deep commitment to research and development, Japan is turning its vision of a safer, healthier, and more connected society into reality.
Fighting Cancer with AI-Powered Endoscopy
Tada Tomohiro, founder of AI Medical Service, has worked in several Tokyo hospitals. In 2016, he introduced the world’s first AI-powered endoscopy system.
This innovation helps detect early signs of gastric and oesophageal cancers—areas often missed during regular medical checkups.
Tada’s goal is clear: eliminate missed cancer diagnoses. Whether working as a doctor, clinic director, or startup CEO, his mission remains the same.
He collaborates with medical device companies to make Japan a leader in medical technology. “Japan is the top producer of endoscopes,” he says, and with AI, they aim to make that leadership even stronger.
AI-Powered Crime Prevention with Crime Nabi
In the public safety sector, Japan is also making bold moves. Crime Nabi, developed by Singular Perturbations Inc., is an AI-based system used in both Japan and Brazil.
It helps predict where crimes are likely to happen, allowing police to patrol more efficiently.
Kajita Mami, the physicist and CEO behind this innovation, was once a victim of pick-pocketing. That experience changed her life.
Determined to stop such crimes, she created a system that combines crime data, demographics, geography, and even weather conditions to predict criminal activity.
Thanks to AI, the system processes information much faster than traditional methods and helps map out smart patrol routes that keep neighborhoods safer.
Safer Landmine Removal with Japanese Robotics
AI and robotics are also making dangerous jobs safer. IOS.Inc, a Japanese startup, developed the DMR (Demining Robot)—a compact machine that clears landmines using compressed air to blow away soil.
This method is much safer than manual demining and is a promising step toward protecting lives in post-conflict zones.
Using AI to Expand Japanese Culture and Agriculture
Japan’s cultural exports—manga, anime, and video games—are loved worldwide. Now, AI is helping translate and localize these works for international fans.
Automated translation systems are making it easier for global audiences to access Japanese content, while preserving its original tone and meaning.
AI is also transforming fisheries and agriculture. Japanese farmers use AI to analyze soil conditions, track crop growth, and predict weather patterns.
Fishermen rely on AI for better route planning and fish tracking. These technologies help increase productivity while conserving resources.
A Nation Committed to Human-Centered Innovation
Japan’s success with AI doesn’t stop at national borders. Its innovations are designed not just for its own citizens, but for the benefit of the global community.
From healthcare breakthroughs to crime prevention and cultural sharing, Japan is proving that technology, when used ethically and thoughtfully, can uplift societies.
