KOFU, Japan -- Japan's Yamanashi prefecture, home to Mount Fuji and picturesque lakes, is transforming into a test bed for startups, drawing interest from dozens of companies around the country.
Japan's Yamanashi prefecture lavishes support on forward-thinking ventures

A.L.I. Technologies tests a hoverbike over Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi prefecture. (Photo courtesy of the company)
KOFU, Japan -- Japan's Yamanashi prefecture, home to Mount Fuji and picturesque lakes, is transforming into a test bed for startups, drawing interest from dozens of companies around the country.