【June 11】Leading Semiconductor Expert Wataru Izumiya to Reveal Japan's Massive Investment Wave and Manufacturing Survival Strategies
The Japan Management Development Association and the Kansai Management Association will host a 'Cutting-Edge Technology Information Study Group' on June 11, 2026. Industry veteran Wataru Izumiya will analyze how massive semiconductor investments, including those for next-gen domestic production and TSMC, are impacting Japan's manufacturing sector and what strategies firms should adopt.
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The Japan Management Development Association and the Kansai Management Association are hosting 'Wataru Izumiya's Cutting-Edge Technology Information Study Group' on June 11, 2026 (Thursday), from 12:30 to 14:30. The session will feature Wataru Izumiya, an expert journalist with over 35 years of experience reporting on the front lines of the semiconductor industry, who will discuss the latest market trends and the future of Japanese manufacturing.
Japan’s semiconductor industry is currently undergoing a historical transformation critical to the nation's future. With investments in 'Rapidus' for next-generation domestic semiconductor production, the second plant of TSMC Kumamoto, and massive subsidies for Kioxia and Renesas Electronics, public-private investments have reached record levels.
This study group will thoroughly explain the realities of the global semiconductor battle fueled by generative AI demand and how this national paradigm shift is triggering significant changes in the supply chains for small and medium-sized manufacturers, supported by exclusive, first-hand data.
'Massive Semiconductor Investment in Japan' is Underway
The global semiconductor market is experiencing a massive investment cycle driven by the spread of generative AI and advancements in EVs and autonomous driving. The 'Japanese market' is currently receiving the most intense scrutiny. From the movements of 'Rapidus' (Hokkaido) aiming for mass production of 2nm processes to subsequent giant factory constructions and capital investments across the country, this represents an 'All-Japan National Strategy' that is fundamentally reshaping the entire manufacturing supply chain, including materials, components, precision processing, and equipment maintenance.
In this session, Izumiya will candidly discuss the current status of the Rapidus project, Japan’s position in the hegemony battle between the world's 'Big Three' (TSMC, Intel, Samsung), and the realities hidden behind surface-level media reports.
Key Lecture Topics:
- All-Japan Semiconductor Strategy (Rapidus, TSMC Kumamoto, Kioxia, etc.)
- The 2nm-generation competitive race between the global Big Three
- Demand forecasts for power semiconductors linked to EVs and autonomous driving
- Strategies for SME manufacturers to penetrate the massive supply chain restructuring
The seminar includes a dedicated Q&A session at the end, where participants can ask Izumiya questions directly about their specific business challenges.
Event Overview
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 12:30–14:30
Venue: Ginza Creston, 32F 'Sumire' (8 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, St. Luke's Garden)
Online attendance is also available. For details, visit the official website: https://kmcanet.com/210819-izumiya/
Japan’s semiconductor industry is currently undergoing a historical transformation critical to the nation's future. With investments in 'Rapidus' for next-generation domestic semiconductor production, the second plant of TSMC Kumamoto, and massive subsidies for Kioxia and Renesas Electronics, public-private investments have reached record levels.
This study group will thoroughly explain the realities of the global semiconductor battle fueled by generative AI demand and how this national paradigm shift is triggering significant changes in the supply chains for small and medium-sized manufacturers, supported by exclusive, first-hand data.
'Massive Semiconductor Investment in Japan' is Underway
The global semiconductor market is experiencing a massive investment cycle driven by the spread of generative AI and advancements in EVs and autonomous driving. The 'Japanese market' is currently receiving the most intense scrutiny. From the movements of 'Rapidus' (Hokkaido) aiming for mass production of 2nm processes to subsequent giant factory constructions and capital investments across the country, this represents an 'All-Japan National Strategy' that is fundamentally reshaping the entire manufacturing supply chain, including materials, components, precision processing, and equipment maintenance.
In this session, Izumiya will candidly discuss the current status of the Rapidus project, Japan’s position in the hegemony battle between the world's 'Big Three' (TSMC, Intel, Samsung), and the realities hidden behind surface-level media reports.
Key Lecture Topics:
- All-Japan Semiconductor Strategy (Rapidus, TSMC Kumamoto, Kioxia, etc.)
- The 2nm-generation competitive race between the global Big Three
- Demand forecasts for power semiconductors linked to EVs and autonomous driving
- Strategies for SME manufacturers to penetrate the massive supply chain restructuring
The seminar includes a dedicated Q&A session at the end, where participants can ask Izumiya questions directly about their specific business challenges.
Event Overview
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 12:30–14:30
Venue: Ginza Creston, 32F 'Sumire' (8 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, St. Luke's Garden)
Online attendance is also available. For details, visit the official website: https://kmcanet.com/210819-izumiya/
FAQ
この研究会はいつ開催されますか？
2026年6月11日（木）12:30～14:30に開催されます。
講師の泉谷渉氏はどのような人物ですか？
産業タイムズ社会長を務める半導体・先端産業の専門記者で、35年以上の取材経験を持つ業界の第一人者です。
研究会ではどのような内容が解説されますか？
ラピダスやTSMC等の巨額投資の現状、世界3強の覇権争い、サプライチェーンの変化、中小製造業の勝ち残り戦略などが解説されます。
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誰が対象のセミナーですか？
中小企業の経営者および経営幹部を主な対象としています。