Japan's Riken plans quantum link to supercomputer Fugaku

Institute aims to launch hybrid computing in 2025, helping boost competitiveness

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Fugaku, located in the Japanese city of Kobe, was the world's fastest supercomputer until it lost the crown to U.S.-built Frontier in 2022. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

AKIRA OIKAWA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's Riken research institute aims to bring quantum computing technology into real-world use by around 2025 through integration with the Fugaku supercomputer, a move that could help Japanese companies compete better in cutting-edge drugs, materials and other fields.

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