Japan's METI officially approved an additional $4 billion for Rapidus, bringing total government support to $15 billion. We analyze Japan's 2nm chip ambitions alongside the US CHIPS Act, EU Chips Act, TSMC's Kumamoto expansion, and the critical challenge of finding customers.
A deep dive into Japan's latest energy policy as reported in the April 2026 Keidanren Times. Covering the three pillars of perovskite solar cells, next-gen geothermal, and offshore wind, plus hydrogen supply chains, CCS demonstrations, and green steel initiatives toward carbon neutrality by 2050.
On March 31, 2026, Japan officially enacted a tax reform law introducing a flat 20% separate taxation on crypto assets — down from the previous maximum of 55%. However, the new rate only applies to 'specified crypto assets' traded through domestic exchanges, excluding overseas platforms and DEXs. Implementation is expected from January 2028. We compare Japan's new approach with crypto tax policies worldwide.
Japan Research Institute proposes an Ocean Industrial Complex combining deep-sea robotics, rare earth mining, and blue carbon. With a successful trial extraction of rare earth mud from 6,000m depth and breakthrough underwater wireless tech, Japan's ocean strategy is becoming reality.
TDK will manufacture TMR sensors for Apple in the U.S. for the first time as part of Apple's expanded American Manufacturing Program, with $400 million invested through 2030. We examine how Trump-era reshoring pressure is reshaping supply chains for Japanese component makers including Murata and Taiyo Yuden.
Japan's steel industry accounts for about 40% of the country's industrial CO2 emissions. The government now aims to create a green steel market exceeding 3 million tons annually by the early 2030s, combining hydrogen reduction, electric arc furnaces, and CCUS. Here's how Japan plans to standardize carbon footprint metrics and respond to the EU's CBAM.
Japan's March 2026 startup funding ranking saw Startale Japan ($530M) and AI & AND ($500M) lead. With Pharos Network's $44M raise backed by Sumitomo and only ~9 unicorns vs. a 100-company target, we examine where Japan's ecosystem stands globally.
Japan's agriculture ministry hosted ambassadors from 60 countries to showcase cutting-edge food technology including vertical plant factories and land-based aquaculture. With food tech designated as one of 17 national growth strategy sectors under the Takaichi administration, Japan targets 30% global market share by 2040. Covers key startups like PlantX, full-cycle aquaculture, and alternative protein trends.
Japan's FSA is considering allowing foreign banks to join syndicated loans without establishing local branches. The reform aims to channel overseas capital into AI and semiconductor sectors, boosting Tokyo's competitiveness as a global financial hub.
Yuri Okina takes the helm of the world's largest pension fund GPIF ($1.7 trillion). Despite Middle East-driven market volatility, she affirms the current 25-25-25-25 portfolio can meet the 1.9% real return target. We compare GPIF's strategy with Norway's GPFG and Canada's CPP.
Former BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda has proposed a 'coalition of the willing' among Japan, the EU, and Southeast Asian nations to preserve free trade amid WTO dysfunction and Trump-era tariffs. His proposal calls for expanding frameworks like the CPTPP and strengthening economic security cooperation.