Research & Development

— Latest update: April 2025—

Japan has a well-earned reputation as an international hub for R&D, owing to the country’s investments into innovation and high-performance research centres. Both private and public institutions alike prioritise R&D, and the foundational structures and infrastructure for innovation are already present. For European firms looking to collaborate with or expand into the Japanese market, understanding these fundamentals and recent trends is essential.

Table of Contents

• Background
• Facts and Figures
• Japan’s Strengths
• Japan’s Challenges
• Success Stories
• Government Subsidies
• Japanese Technology & Innovation Monitoring Watch 
• Annual Report
• Expert Report
• Further Reading
• Relevant Organisations