Japan Targets 26% Global Share in Autonomous Vehicles by 2030s Under New Growth Strategy

Gate News message, April 16 — Japan's government plans to draft a new growth strategy this summer targeting a 26% global market share in autonomous vehicles by the 2030s, according to a policy framework announced by Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's administration.

The strategy sets numerical targets for 34 of 61 priority technologies for public and private investment. Japan aims to increase its companies' share of undersea cable installations to approximately 35% by 2030, up from 20% currently, citing rising demand linked to artificial intelligence. Additionally, the government targets overseas sales of Japanese anime to reach 6 trillion yen ($38 billion) by 2033, roughly four times 2022 levels. Officials plan to add a roadmap detailing investment requirements and projected economic effects to the comprehensive strategy.