How a bombed-out country became the world's workshop — and what it's building next.

Japan is quietly rewriting its own rules again — robots in convenience stores, a new startup wave, and factories that inspired the world now buying ideas from Silicon Valley.

By the end

You'll be able to trace Japan's tech story from 1945 to today, name the companies and ideas behind it, and talk about robots, electronics, and startups without needing any Japanese.

Who this is for

Curious adults who want the real story behind the gadgets, cars, and robots they already own — whether they're booking a Tokyo flight or never leaving their couch.