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Japanese mobile carrier market trends and competition

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Japanese mobile carriers offer major smartphone discounts via MNP

A survey by the MMD Research Institute highlighted a discrepancy in the Japanese mobile market between market share and customer satisfaction. While NTT Docomo holds the largest market share at 26.4%, it ranked lowest in

Japan aging: pensions, housing, and care system reforms

27 clusters · 58 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Japan care providers demand higher compensation to address labor shortages

Japan’s aging challenges are deepening, characterized by significant financial and social pressures. While the government has implemented the Pension-Life-Support Grant for low-income seniors, a widening gap remains betw

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 & Ultra 2: Features and Hardware News

57 clusters · 501 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Samsung launches Galaxy Watch9 with AI health features

Following the July 2026 launch, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, featuring the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform and Wear OS 7. The devices emphasize AI-driven health intelligence, including a

NTT Docomo earthquake relief efforts in Kumamoto

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: NTT Docomo Business provides free communication tools for Kumamoto earthquake relief

Following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake, NTT Docomo Business and NTT Sonority have deployed free communication tools to the Uki City Disaster Volunteer Center to assist relief efforts. The initiative utilizes ‘BONX WO

Yuki Kawamura basketball career and activities

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Tsuyoshi Domoto meets basketball player Yuki Kawamura

Professional basketball player Yuki Kawamura, who holds an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, has been appointed as an ambassador for ‘NBA docomo’, a video streaming service by NTT Docomo. Kawamura stated

Cardiovascular health and cholesterol management

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: JTOWER expands into frequency sharing after winning millimeter-wave licenses

Medical discussions regarding cardiovascular health focus on the management of cholesterol and triglycerides through clinical and lifestyle interventions. Clinical perspectives highlight the importance of balancing Low-

NTT Docomo ahamo service expansions

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: ahamo expands services with reused Android phones and increased data

NTT Docomo has implemented a strategy for its online-only mobile plan, ahamo, to increase data capacity while maintaining a fixed monthly price of ¥2,970. Following a previous increase from 20GB to 30GB in October 2024,

Dwango BEYOND BORDERs music project

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: BEYOND BORDERs releases second Hatsune Miku collaboration single ‘Light’

Dwango has initiated ‘BEYOND BORDERs’, a Japanese-American music project aimed at promoting Vocaloid culture globally by connecting Japanese creators with Western artists. Supported by the Japan Creator Support Fund and

Docomo Bank rebranding and service integration in Japan

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Monex Securities and Docomo SMTB Net Bank launch integrated financial services

Following online criticism of its new logo, Sumishin SBI Net Bank announced on 29 July that the rebranded “Docomo Bank” app would allow users to choose between the new icon or earlier designs by the end of September 2026

Japanese mobile market product and pricing shifts

5 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: FCNT launches warranty service for SIM-free arrows smartphones

The Japanese mobile market continues to see shifts in product launches and pricing. FCNT is releasing its arrows Alpha2 flagship smartphone on August 27. Positioned as a high-performance alternative to ultra-high-end dev

Japan MVNO market trends and IIJ technological developments

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Internet Initiative Japan launches dual-carrier IoT SIM

In August 2026, market data indicated that the primary smartphone contract market share for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in Japan rose to 9.3%. IIJmio was identified as the market leader among primary MVNO us

Docomo Bike Share outage and postponement of rebranding

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Docomo Bike Share postpones rebranding and new pricing due to system failure

A nationwide system migration for Docomo Bike Share caused a widespread outage of its electric-bike rental service in Japan, beginning around July 29 and continuing through early August. The disruption, attributed to com

Digital manga service closures and transitions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Digital manga services comico and MANGA MIRAI announce closures

NHN comico has announced the termination of its vertical-scroll manga service, comico, effective January 6, 2027. The shutdown will occur in stages, beginning with the cessation of new title distributions, rental updates

Ericsson 5G network deployment and AI technology trials

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: SoftBank and Ericsson boost 5G performance via AI-native RAN trial

Ericsson has expanded its telecommunications footprint through new contracts and technological trials involving 5G infrastructure. In Japan, NTT DOCOMO selected Ericsson’s AI-native RAN Compute platform to support 5G ne

NTT Docomo point program and d払い expansion

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: NTT Docomo to launch d払い campaigns in Akita and Kagoshima

In late July 2026, NTT Docomo began extending its dポイント loyalty scheme beyond existing partnerships. On July 27, the company announced that starting July 30, dポイント would be integrated into Konami Digital Entertainment’s

NTT Docomo and Starlink satellite service expansion

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: NTT Docomo expands Starlink satellite service for 2028

NTT Docomo has entered into an agreement with Starlink Japan, GK to utilize the next-generation ‘Starlink Mobile V2’ satellite constellation. This partnership is designed to expand the ‘docomo Starlink Direct’ service, t

Google retail expansion and Pixel 11 launch in Japan

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Google opens first non-US flagship store in Tokyo

Google has expanded its retail presence in Japan with the opening of its first flagship store outside the United States. Located in the Omotesando district of Tokyo within Tokyu Plaza Omokado, the three-story Google Stor