Japan to Invest 3,500 Trillion Won in Future Growth Engines Like AI

The Japanese government will secure next-generation core growth engines, such as artificial intelligence (AI), through a public-private joint investment totaling 3,500 trillion won by 2040.

Approximately 275 trillion won will be invested in three areas – next-generation wireless communication, optical communication, and submarine cables – to build the communication infrastructure essential for AI proliferation.

Furthermore, an investment of approximately 190 trillion won will be channeled into fostering J-content, with the government providing support to boost overseas sales revenue from Japanese animation and film industries to 189.7 trillion won annually by 2033.