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Kyoto: the Japanese start-up community powering the future of smart cities (Part 2)

This webinar explores Keihanna Science City - one of the most successful start-up hubs, hosting more than 150 research facilities and incubating fledging companies

OnDemand Webinar: Kyoto: the Japanese start-up community powering the future of smart cities

This webinar explores Keihanna Science City - one of the most successful start-up hubs, hosting more than 150 research facilities and incubating fledging companies

Japan’s start-up community is powering the future of smart citiesSponsored by Jetro

A unique start-up accelerator program is fuelling global smart city innovation in Kyoto. But how is it doing so?

Smart City Expo: think digital, think green, think inclusion

The first day of the online event confirmed that the smart cities sector is well aware of its destination but it’s how it gets there that will be the problem.

Cities are becoming smarter, but how do we make them safer and more resilient?

Genetec’s Jean-Philippe Deby highlights critical factors that make a smart city a safe city too – these include communication and collaboration as well as technology.

The role of 'cloud-to-flash' technology in protecting smart cities from cyber-attacks

Yoni Kahana, Nanolock Security, explains cloud-to-flash technology and how it could help secure smart cities.

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Which cities top the 2025 Cities in Motion Index?

London, New York and Paris top smart city ranking

Smart cities accelerator to be launched in Osaka

Japan smart cities market to be worth over $216bn by 2033

Ranking reveals smartest and most sustainable cities

Tokyo named most innovative city in annual ranking

Digital twin initiative aims to model society of the future

Jorudan and Masabi partner to bring mobile ticketing to Oita city

Technavio announces top 13 in global truck platooning market

Japanese transport data association partners with urban app

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Japan’s busy capital, Tokyo, once known as a fishing village by the name of Edo, has an interesting mix between the ultramodern and the traditional mix of architecture. Tokyo Metropolis is located at the head of Tokyo Bay and forms part of the Kanto Region on the central Pacific coast of Japan’s main island of Honshu. Known as the main political centre of the country, the greater Tokyo area is the most populous metropolitan area in the world with more than 37 million residents.

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How cities can unlock private investment for urban climate action

A report from C40 Cities explains how cities can develop investable project pipelines, reduce risk, and mobilise private finance for climate adaptation.

Dubai launches AI-powered digital ecosystem to drive growth

As part of the announcement, several advanced strategic projects have also been launched that will further progress Dubai towards a fully integrated digital city.

Columbus turns entire city into an AI-connected destination

Satisfi Labs’ new Agentic City programme deploys artificial intelligence agents at key points of interest across the Ohio city’s attractions and venues.

Dubai vertiport reaches completion for future air taxi launch

The first of four vertiports in Dubai’s air taxi network has reached its completion milestone with initial operations targeted to commence before end of 2026.

Green heat fund aims to streamline path for district heating networks

The Green Heat Network Fund has developed a set of draft contracts for district heating schemes, which includes a new recovered heat contract template.

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Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.