The Land of the Rising AI: Japan's AI Development Journey

Japan's foray into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) dates back to the 1950s and 1960s, during a period of extensive growth in the computing sector. Early AI research initiatives began sprouting at academic bastions like the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University. These research projects weren't merely isolated exercises but a testament to the inception of a national pursuit that would extend deep into the future of the country's technological landscape.