Government of Japan

organization

Last mentioned: Mar 14, 2026

Timeline

  1. Strategic Target

    Deadline for achieving the 800% increase in total domestic semiconductor sales.

  2. 2nm Pilot Production

    Target date for Rapidus to begin pilot production of next-generation logic chips.

  3. Rapidus Funding Surge

    Japanese state grants $1.7 billion to Rapidus to accelerate 2nm development.

  4. TSMC Kumamoto Opening

    TSMC begins operations at its first major advanced fab in Japan, signaling a return of foreign investment.

  5. Baseline Year

    Japan records semiconductor sales levels used as the benchmark for the 8x growth target.

Stories mentioning Government of Japan 2

market-trends Bullish

India-Japan Economic Ties Pivot Toward Mid-Sized Industry Partnerships

A strategic report by FICCI and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM) outlines a shift in India-Japan relations, prioritizing mid-sized industry collaborations over traditional mega-infrastructure projects. This pivot aims to leverage Japanese precision technology and Indian digital scale to build resilient, cross-border supply chains.

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manufacturing Bullish

Japan Targets 800% Growth in Semiconductor Sales by 2040

The Japanese government has unveiled an ambitious strategic roadmap to increase domestic semiconductor sales eightfold by 2040 compared to 2020 levels. This massive industrial push aims to reclaim Japan's status as a global chip powerhouse through multi-billion dollar subsidies and the development of next-generation 2nm manufacturing capabilities.

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