Japan, which adopted pacifism in the aftermath of World War II, has gradually eased limits on weapons exports over the past decade, allowing some exceptions, such as for rescue purposes, surveillance or under license agreements.

When 60,000 attendees descend on Tokyo Big Sight April 27–29, the headline numbers are hard to ignore: 750 startup exhibitors, 151 sessions, city leaders from 49 countries. But the stat that tells you what kind of event this actually is?

The hotel buffet was one of the best I’ve seen, packed with cold, warm, steamed, and fried foods. I ended up having two full plates and lots of little sides while embracing the Japanese celebration of food and savoring a meal for a full two hours, overlooking the capital city.