Last Updated: March 26, 2026

AI in Japan

AsiaRank #16 of 50

65.7

AI Readiness Score

25% above global avg

Key AI Metrics

$2.4B

Private AI Investment (2024)

25% below global avg

Source: Stanford HAI

45%

Enterprise AI Adoption Rate

25% above global avg

Source: McKinsey / OECD

8,500

AI Patent Filings (Annual)

11,000 AI researchers

Source: USPTO / WIPO

AI Policies & Regulations

Laws, regulations, and policy instruments

Source: OECD AI Policy Observatory

11,000

AI Researchers

Estimated active AI/ML researchers in the country

Source: Stanford HAI

Notable AI Companies

Preferred Networks, SoftBank, NEC, Fujitsu, Sony AI

Source: Crunchbase / CB Insights

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AI in Japan: Key Facts

Third-largest AI patent office
AI Safety Institute established
Strong robotics-AI integration
Aging workforce driving AI adoption

Other Countries in Asia

China

78.5

$22.6B investment · 65% adoption

Singapore

71.8

$1.5B investment · 60% adoption

Taiwan

70.5

$1.8B investment · 50% adoption

South Korea

67.9

$2.1B investment · 52% adoption

India

55.3

$2.1B investment · 38% adoption

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