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Editor, Mobility Future
Yuki Matsuura analyzes the future of mobility, from the transition to electric vehicles to advanced rail technology. He focuses on Japan's strategic response to the global automotive evolution.
yuki.matsuura@japantechreview.comIn-depth analysis of the Japanese semiconductor market, from AI demand and SiC material applications to government strategic investment. Exploring Japan's core competitiveness in high-end chip design, manufacturing, and supply chain resilience, and its future development path.
In-depth analysis of the strategic cooperation between HCLTech and the Japanese semiconductor company Rapidus, exploring how Indian semiconductor engineering talent can empower the R&D and manufacturing of Japan's next-generation advanced processes, signaling a profound change in the technological competition landscape between Japan and India.
In-depth analysis of how generative AI drives paradigm shifts in industry, exploring the evolution from physical AI and AIoT to AIoT, and analyzing AI's disruptive restructuring of traditional value chains and its long-term impact on the global competitive landscape.
In-depth analysis of Japanese enterprises' strategic position in AI chip manufacturing, from equipment and materials to downstream testing. Discuss how Japan can reshape the global AI semiconductor competitive landscape by controlling key manufacturing nodes in the era of HBM and advanced packaging.
In-depth analysis of the upcoming Tokyo Manufacturing Exhibition in 2026, exploring the latest innovative trends in Japan in robotics, industrial automation, and AI application implementation, and their potential impact on the global smart manufacturing landscape.
Analyze the cooperation models between academic institutions and industry leaders (such as TSMC), and explore the profound impact of materials science research on industrial upgrading and the technological competitive landscape in the semiconductor manufacturing sector.
In-depth analysis of the core position of the Japanese semiconductor industry in reshaping the global supply chain, exploring its strategic intentions in investing in the Indian semiconductor sector and its profound impact on the global technology competition landscape.
In-depth analysis of the cooperation between Xanadu Quantum Technologies and Mitsubishi Chemical, exploring how to use quantum algorithms to solve the radiation blurring problem in extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV), foreshadows the reshaping of the next generation of semiconductor material R&D landscape by quantum computing.
Stanford University economist Jun Akahane compares the two flagship projects for revitalizing Japan's semiconductor industry: TSMC's Kumamoto plant's local supply chain integration approach, and Rapidus's leapfrog strategy targeting advanced process nodes, revealing the deep contradictions and strategic choices behind Japan's technology policy.
Based on the latest market reports, analyzing the leap of Japan's EV connector market from $16.5 billion to $51.8 billion, revealing the electrification transformation, supply chain restructuring, and competition over technology standards.
From the land of flowers and dairy cows to a cutting-edge semiconductor factory, Japan is staking its national strength on Hokkaido, attempting to return to the core stage of the global semiconductor competition through Rapidus's 2nm chip breakthrough.
This article is based on an interview with D-Wave's head in Japan, analyzing the critical turning point in Japan's quantum computing market as it moves from research validation to practical operations, as well as the potential impact of the dual-platform strategy on the industry's competitive landscape.
JST CRDS publishes the "Nanotechnology/Materials Research Field Overview Report (2026)", revealing how Japan is repositioning materials science as the cornerstone of national competitiveness under the multiple pressures of climate change, AI infrastructure, and economic security. This article provides an in-depth interpretation of the nine major strategic themes and the Materials Research DX Platform, analyzing Japan's path restructuring from basic research to industrial deployment.
In-depth analysis of D-Wave's strategic positioning in Japan's quantum market, exploring how Japan has transformed from the birthplace of quantum annealing theory into a leading testing ground for global quantum commercial applications, and the key challenges to achieving industrial-scale advancement.
IDC forecasts that Japan's AI infrastructure market will exceed $5.5 billion by 2026, growing sevenfold in three years. This growth not only reflects the acceleration of technology investment, but also marks a shift in AI infrastructure from policy-driven computing expansion to enterprise-led large-scale operations, making it a core pillar of national economic infrastructure.
Stanford APARC scholars analyze how Japan is revitalizing its semiconductor industry through two major projects: TSMC's Kumamoto fab and Rapidus. These two paths respectively represent supply chain resilience and advanced technology catch-up, reflecting Japan's strategic trade-offs and risks in the global chip competition.
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry launched the FRONTia project to build dedicated AI computing infrastructure, and jointly with companies such as Fanuc, NEC, and SoftBank to advance physical AI, with the goal of capturing more than 30% of the global AI robot market by 2040.
Japanese traditional manufacturing companies such as Toto, Nittobo, and Ajinomoto, leveraging their technological expertise in ceramics, glass fiber, and insulating films, have unexpectedly become winners in the AI boom. This showcases a unique path for Japanese manufacturing to reconstruct competitive advantage through material innovation.
Japanese robotics and manufacturing leaders (FANUC, Yaskawa, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, etc.) have collectively adopted the NVIDIA Cosmos platform to promote the implementation of Physical AI in manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, and other fields. This marks Japan's deep integration of traditional manufacturing advantages with cutting-edge AI, accelerating the intelligent transformation of its industry.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's two-day Tokyo visit yielded landmark deals for a national AI factory and robotics coalition, underscoring Japan's ambition to lead in physical AI as it confronts demographic decline and seeks tech sovereignty.