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Tokyo [Japan], April 15: Japan should take daring, coordinated motion to translate its world-class technological strengths into international digital management, in accordance with new GSMA report launched on the Digital Nation Summit Tokyo.
– New examine highlights pressing priorities for Japan’s digital transformation, with business signaling shared 6G ambition by means of the Tokyo Accord
The Digital Nations 2026: Accelerating the Digital Leap in Japan report finds that whereas Japan stays a pacesetter in next-generation connectivity and utilized innovation, structural challenges proceed to restrict productiveness progress and economy-wide digital influence. Addressing these constraints will likely be essential if Japan is to shift from a cautious know-how adopter to a assured international requirements setter.
Reflecting this ambition, the Tokyo Accord was signed on the Summit by Japan’s cellular community operators – KDDI, NTT DOCOMO, Rakuten Mobile and SoftBank – alongside the three APAC 6G Alliances, Globe and LG U+. The Accord alerts a shared dedication to shaping 6G period by means of open, interoperable and trusted digital ecosystems, driving coordination between business and policymakers.
Report identifies 2026 as an inflection level. While focused interventions have helped ‘digital cliff’ dangers, deeper structural points persist, together with stagnant productiveness, a widening digital providers deficit and challenges in scaling innovation.
As international momentum builds round 5G and 6G, report highlights Japan’s alternative to steer by aligning spectrum technique, R&D funding and worldwide requirements engagement with broader digital transformation targets.
Priority areas for instant motion:
– Completing the 5G journey: Accelerating nationwide deployment of 5G standalone (SA) to unlock superior capabilities and help future 6G evolution.- Closing the gray digital divide: Addressing digital inclusion challenges amongst ageing populations, with web utilization dropping considerably amongst these aged 70+.- Strengthening digital belief: Tackling rising fraud and rip-off exercise, which reached JPY324.1 billion ($2.1 billion) in losses in 2025, by means of stronger safeguards and cooperation.Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific at GSMA, mentioned: ‘Japan has lots of the foundations required for digital management. The problem now’s execution.’
At the Summit, GSMA’s Leadership Team – Vivek Badrinath, John Giusti, Lara Dewar all bolstered the necessity for coordinated motion throughout business and authorities.
Report outlines three strategic pathways for Japan’s subsequent section of digital growth: constructing on strengths in superior connectivity and frontier applied sciences; accelerating deployment by means of international finest practices; and deepening worldwide cooperation throughout AI, cybersecurity and connectivity.
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