Japan
Japan holds a prominent position in a broad range of vital tech sectors. NTT Docomo stands out for pioneering commercial 5G networks, while SoftBank’s humanoid robot, Pepper, has made significant contributions to AI & Machine Intelligence. Toyota’s Prius and Mirai have set the standard for Autonomous & Electric Vehicles, shaping the industry. Japan delivered a breakthrough in Biotech with Shinya Yamanaka’s discovery of induced pluripotent stem cells, revolutionizing the field. Japan’s dedication to clean energy is exemplified by notable projects like the Fukushima Floating Offshore Wind Farm, pushing the boundaries of renewable energy. Fanuc Corporation specializes in Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing, providing advanced automation systems. Toshiba and Renesas Electronics are prominent players in the Semiconductors sector, driving technological advancements. Additionally, JAXA’s Hayabusa2 mission successfully collected asteroid samples, showcasing Japan’s prowess in Space Technologies.
Country Commissioner
Tadao Yanase
Sr. EVP, NTT; Frm Vice Minister of METI; Exec Secretary to Prime Ministers Aso & Abe
Commissioner for Japan
As the technology competition with countries of particular concern has become increasingly serious from the strategic viewpoint, it becomes more important than ever to explore and share the strategic plan among the like-minded countries, I am very honored to contribute to developing the strategy on how Japan and its allies should meet this challenge as a Commissioner for Japan of the Global Tech Security Commission.
Japan Advisory Council
Taro Aso
Fmr. Prime Minister of Japan; Minister for Foreign Affairs; Minister for Finance Member of the House of Representatives
Nobukatsu Kanehara
Fmr. Deputy Secretary-General, National Security Secretariat; Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary Professor of Doshisha University
Shinichi Kitaoka
Former President, JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency); Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo
Yasuhiko Taniwaki
Former Vice-Minister of Policy, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC); Executive Vice President, Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
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