# Rapidus

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## Timeline

- **2040**: Strategic Target — Japan aims to reach 40 trillion yen in annual semiconductor sales.
- **2027**: Rapidus Milestone — Target date for mass production of 2nm logic chips in Hokkaido.
- **2024**: TSMC Expansion — TSMC opens its first major fabrication plant in Kumamoto (JASM).
- **2021**: Strategy Launch — METI unveils the National Strategy for Semiconductors and Digital Industry.
- **2020**: Baseline Year — Japan records 5 trillion yen in domestic semiconductor sales.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Japan Targets 8x Semiconductor Sales Growth by 2040 in Global Rebound
2026-03-11 06:01:07 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Japan has unveiled an ambitious long-term strategy to increase its domestic semiconductor sales eightfold by 2040, targeting approximately 40 trillion yen ($265 billion). This aggressive roadmap underscores the nation's commitment to reclaiming its status as a global chip powerhouse through massive state subsidies and strategic partnerships.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/japan-semiconductor-2040-growth-strategy

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