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New study highlights urgent priorities for Japan’s digital transformation, with industry signaling shared 6G ambition through the Tokyo Accord<\/i><\/p>\n

TOKYO<\/span>, April 15, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0Japan must take bold, coordinated action to translate its world-class technological strengths into global digital leadership, according to new GSMA<\/a>\u00a0report launched at the Digital Nation Summit Tokyo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Digital Nations 2026: Accelerating the Digital Leap in Japan<\/i><\/a>\u00a0report finds that while Japan remains a leader in next-generation connectivity and applied innovation, structural challenges continue to limit productivity growth and economy-wide digital impact. Addressing these constraints will be critical if Japan is to shift from a cautious technology adopter to a confident global standards setter.<\/p>\n

Reflecting this ambition, the Tokyo Accord was signed at the Summit by Japan’s mobile network operators \u2013 KDDI, NTT DOCOMO, Rakuten Mobile and SoftBank \u2013 alongside the three APAC 6G Alliances, Globe and LG U+. The Accord signals a shared commitment to shaping 6G era through open, interoperable and trusted digital ecosystems, driving coordination between industry and policymakers.<\/p>\n

Report identifies 2026 as an inflection point. While targeted interventions have helped ‘digital cliff’ risks, deeper structural issues persist, including stagnant productivity, a widening digital services deficit and challenges in scaling innovation.<\/p>\n

As global momentum builds around 5G and 6G, report highlights Japan’s opportunity to lead by aligning spectrum strategy, R&D investment and international standards engagement with broader digital transformation goals.<\/p>\n

Priority areas for immediate action:<\/b><\/p>\n