DATA WORLD Opens Interview Program to Bring Global Technology to Japanese Audiences
Original reporting that helps technologies, data and field initiatives from around the world reach readers and potential partners in Japan
dattala Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan; CEO: Yuki Ishihara), the operator of the AI and data publication DATA WORLD, has begun accepting interview proposals from companies, research institutions and other organizations worldwide.
The editorial team covers work across AI and data analytics, sensors, satellites, imaging and audio, robotics, manufacturing, space, oceans, the environment, cities, healthcare and other fields.
For international organizations, the program provides an editorial route for introducing technology and research to Japanese audiences. DATA WORLD goes beyond product specifications and public announcements to explore why an initiative began, what data it uses, what teams have learned in the field and what they plan to test next. The resulting stories are designed to be accessible even to readers outside the subject area.
Why DATA WORLD Is Opening Its Interview Program
Generative AI, data analytics, digital twins, GIS, sensing and robotics are increasingly being applied by companies and researchers around the world.
Yet technical information does not always cross borders easily. An English-language product page or research announcement may explain what a technology does without giving Japanese readers the context they need to understand why it matters, how it is used in practice or where it could connect with work and society in Japan.
Many companies and research institutions also hold valuable knowledge that cannot be understood from a news release alone: the motivation behind a project, the realities of development, lessons from field trials and distinctive approaches to data.
During its launch phase, DATA WORLD aims to meet teams of every size and level of recognition, including organizations outside Japan, and turn their work into editorial stories that Japanese readers can understand and explore.
The publication is therefore inviting interview proposals from companies, universities, laboratories and other research organizations worldwide.
Focusing on What Technology Measures—and What It Changes
DATA WORLD does not focus only on the name or specifications of a technology. Interviews are built around questions such as:
- Why did this technology become necessary?
- What does it measure, and what data does it use?
- How is it applied in the field?
- How could it change work, industry or society?
The editorial team also examines the story behind the technology, the data being collected, the team's trial and error, and the questions it wants to answer next. Articles are produced from primary information and the voices of the people doing the work.
This approach helps global organizations communicate not only what they have built, but also why it could be relevant to readers, companies and research communities in Japan.
About DATA WORLD
DATA WORLD is an AI and data publication operated by dattala Co., Ltd.
Its coverage spans AI, space, robotics, semiconductors, oceans, nature, cities and other fields. Each story examines what technology measures, what data it produces and how that data is used in work and society.
The publication is intended for business professionals who encounter AI and data in their work, learners who want to explore technology beyond a single discipline, and general readers with an interest in science and technology.
Interview Topics
DATA WORLD is particularly interested in technologies, research and projects involving:
- Business operations or services that apply AI and data analytics
- Sensors, satellites, images, audio, geospatial information and related data
- Prediction, simulation and visualization technologies
- Robotics, manufacturing, space, oceans, the environment, cities and healthcare
- Research and development led by scientists, engineers and field teams
- Demonstration projects, prototypes and research plans moving toward real-world use
Proposals do not need to describe a completed product or a large-scale deployment. Ongoing experiments and early-stage research and development are also welcome.
Interview and Editorial Production
Companies and research organizations selected for coverage are not charged an article production fee.
The DATA WORLD editorial team handles planning, background research, interview design, interviews, story structure, writing, editing, fact-check coordination, supporting visual production and publication setup.
The typical schedule from the initial meeting to publication is approximately one to two weeks.
Typical Workflow
- Initial meeting: 30–45 minutes
- Interview: 60–90 minutes
- Article production and fact-checking
- Publication on DATA WORLD
Included in the Interview and Article
- One web article
- An online interview, or an on-site interview when practical
- Visual material for the article
- Publication on DATA WORLD
Organizations interested in being interviewed can contact the DATA WORLD editorial team through the inquiry form.
Selection depends on editorial priorities, available public information, timing and current capacity. An inquiry does not guarantee an interview or publication.
Comment from DATA WORLD Editor-in-Chief Kaito Ogasawara
“Companies and research institutions around the world are developing fascinating technologies and working with valuable data that are still not widely known in Japan. Communicating that value beyond a specialist field—and across language and context—is not always easy.
DATA WORLD wants to go beyond introducing a technology by name. We want to ask what it measures, why it is needed and how it could change the field or society. By adding clear context for Japanese readers, we hope to connect global technology teams with new audiences and potential collaborators in Japan.
At this early stage of the publication, we are eager to meet organizations doing meaningful work regardless of their size or public profile, and to connect the people building technology with the people who can learn from and use it.”
Contact
DATA WORLD Editorial Team
Inquiry form: https://dataworld.jp/contact
About dattala Co., Ltd.
dattala combines AI, data science and digital technology to develop businesses and support organizations in turning complex challenges into practical outcomes.
Its activities include AI solution development, an AI platform, AI business development consulting, AI talent and organizational development, and media production including the operation of DATA WORLD.
Company: dattala Co., Ltd.
CEO: Yuki Ishihara
Established: April 2025
Hiroshima Headquarters: 1F hitoto Hiroshima Knowledge Square, 1-1-61 Higashi-Sendamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0053, Japan
Osaka Branch: 26F Hankyu Grand Building, 8-47 Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0017, Japan
Business areas: AI talent and organizational development, AI solution development, AI platform services, AI business development consulting, and media production / DATA WORLD
Corporate website: https://dattala.co.jp/en/