Japan steps up quantum push as U.S. and China forge ahead

Tokyo aims to become independent power in next-generation computing tech

Prototype quantum computing at Japan's Riken research institute. The country now aims to go beyond basic research in the technology. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)

AKIRA OIKAWA and NATSUMI IWATA, Nikkei staff writers

January 25, 2022 06:27 JST

TOKYO -- Japan will revamp its national quantum technology strategy, aiming to become self-sufficient in the area as the U.S. and China continue to make progress on mastering the critical next-generation technology.