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Overview

In an exciting development for Japan's startup community, the global media platform Blackbox, operated by Queue Inc. from Shibuya, Tokyo, has welcomed ten new cities to its initiative. Previously representing Shibuya, Osaka, Hokkaido, Yokohama, and Kobe, the list now expands to include Tokyo, Tsukuba, Sendai, Hamamatsu, Aichi, Nagoya, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Kitakyushu. This expansion aims to promote Japan's vibrant startup ecosystem and regional characteristics on an international scale.

About Blackbox

Launched in December 2022 by Queue Inc. and Shibuya Ward, Blackbox serves as a global platform to highlight Japan's dynamic startup scene. It is committed to delivering transparent and fair information about Japanese startups to the world, facilitating connections with foreign entrepreneurs, startups, and investors. Over 15 municipalities have supported this initiative, collaborating with major organizations like the Cabinet Office and JETRO to ensure the reliability of information disseminated.

Cities Welcoming New Participants

The inclusion of Tokyo, Tsukuba, Sendai, Hamamatsu, and others is part of the Cabinet Office's initiative to cultivate