Japan's Droneshow seeks brighter shine with $750,000 funding round

Local startup accelerator links fledgling business with resources to meet rising demand

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Droneshow's event in Kobe for the 55th anniversary of action hero Ultraseven drew an audience of more than 100,000 people.

TAKUMI SASAKI, Nikkei staff writer

KANAZAWA, Japan -- With Japanese consumers hungry for post-pandemic entertainment, the country's leading producer of drone light shows has raised 100 million yen ($750,000) to expand and keep up with skyrocketing demand.

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