Space & Launch Industry: Japan’s H3 rocket is back in business, successfully launching a new low-cost “30 configuration” from Tanegashima after earlier setbacks, with six university and research satellites reportedly reaching orbit—an important credibility boost for Japan’s competitive space push. AI & Enterprise Tech: KPMG warns that AI “hallucinations” are driving real mistakes, even as firms race to deploy AI; meanwhile, Japan’s major financial institutions are set to join an Anthropic–NEC collaboration aimed at AI services for finance, manufacturing and local government. Cybersecurity: Privileged Access Management demand is rising as companies tighten controls over high-permission accounts amid ransomware and insider-threat risks. Digital Creative Skills: Gunma Prefecture plans a new school for film, animation and game creators, with industry heavyweights including Evangelion director Hideaki Anno helping shape the curriculum. Healthcare Innovation: Heartseed dosed the first patient in its catheter-delivered iPS cardiomyocyte trial in Japan, marking a first-in-world approach for minimally invasive cardiac regeneration. Energy Security: Japan is reportedly moving toward full domestic oil demand coverage by July via diversified imports, reducing reliance on Middle East supply. Auto Industry Pressure: China’s auto export surge continues, with NEVs now driving more than 45% of overseas shipments—raising the competitive heat for Japanese makers.