For the past 10 years, Japan has seen a wave of mobile innovation, yet these innovations are rarely replicated globally. This report investigates the key innovations, the unique ecosystem behind them, and the future of Japan’s closed innovation paradigm.
Key questions - What are the key mobile innovations from Japan to date? - What are the mechanisms enabling and ecosystems surrounding innovations? - Who is in control of innovation: operators or handset vendors? - Are there any foreign players who are enjoying success in Japan? - Are there any signs of mobile Japanese technology opening up to the rest of the world?
