Feature Tackling Local Challenges Through Digital Transformation Efforts are underway across Japan to tackle local challenges through the power of digital transformation, leading to regional revitalization. One such example is the digital transformation being implemented in a rural area of Fukushima Prefecture. Tohoku The Distinguished Island Producing the “World’s Beloved Yellowtail” Cultivating Japanese yellowtail to meet the needs of the global market, residents of a vibrant island off the coast of Kyushu have turned fisheries into a growth industry. Kyushu Digital Transformation Propels Tourism Toward the Future Opportunity in the face of adversity: a venerable inn that revived its fortunes through digital transformation pushes Japan’s tourism business into the future. Kanto Creating Vibrant Communities by Expanding Agricultural Exports Spreading quality, appealing Japanese agricultural, forestry, and fishery products and food around the world will revitalize local economies and further encourage Japan’s growth. Kyushu Renew and Restore: Japan’s Historical Regions Get a Makeover In the first of two articles about Japan’s efforts to revitalize its far-flung locales, a small company renovates historic wooden homes, boosts community pride and creates new ways for visitors to explore local cuisines, dialects and practices. Kansai Related Articles This family-owned Japanese tea farm has been around for more than 70 years. Here’s how it’s using technology to increase global exports. Most farmers would be concerned to see tiny gray spots on their crops. But that's not the case at Kagoshima Horiguchi Seicha... How science and technology are helping a Japanese winery create a quality product for a global reputation The village of Takayama is tucked away in the foothills of the picturesque Japanese Alps in Nagano prefecture, also known as Shinshu by another name. Japanese rice farmers reach out to the world with eco-friendly, smart-farming production Miyagi prefecture isn't just the economic and cultural hub of Japan's northeastern Tohoku region. Its fertile alluvial plains also make it one of the nation's major rice producers. How technology is transforming Japan’s agriculture Japan’s manufacturing sector is renowned for cutting-edge techniques based on the philosophy of continuous improvement. Strengths of the Regions New Lifestyle Business and Industry Resilient Japan Regions of Japan Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Tokyo Chubu Kansai Kyoto Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa Home