NTT 5G Infrastructure

NTT's quantum computing research facility headquartered in Tokyo, researching multiple physical implementations including superconducting qubits, photonic qubits, and ion qubits. Aiming to revolutionize next-generation communications, optimization problem-solving, and cryptographic technologies through quantum breakthroughs that position Japan as a quantum research leader.

A smart city project in Kashiwa, Chiba, developed through collaboration between Mitsui Fudosan, the University of Tokyo, and Chiba University. Built on three pillars of energy management, healthy longevity, and new industry creation, it demonstrates next-generation urban models using AI and IoT. Selected as a national smart city model, it represents Japan's approach to future urban living.

Urban development utilizing IoT, AI, and big data. Practical examples include Toyota's Woven City and Kashiwa-no-ha Smart City. Integrates autonomous vehicles, energy management, and disaster prevention systems. Aims to improve residential quality of life while reducing environmental impact. Represents cutting-edge Japanese urban planning. Significant as response to super-aging society. Symbolizes transition to digital society.

Public-private partnership smart city project in Toyota City. Integrates autonomous vehicles, MaaS, IoT aiming human-centered urban design. Next-generation city vision led by Toyota. Focuses on data utilization, real-time optimization, citizen participation in urban design.

A connected city under construction by Toyota in Kashiwa, Chiba, integrating autonomous vehicles, AI-controlled infrastructure, hydrogen energy, and robot services. Spanning 175 hectares with approximately 2,000 residents, it serves as a prototype for experimental future urban living, showcasing Japan's vision of human-centric smart cities.

Future-oriented urban development leveraging technology, including Toyota's Woven City and NTT's smart city vision. Urban planning integrating IoT, AI, and autonomous driving technologies is underway. These projects aim to solve challenges of an aging society and build sustainable urban models.

AI and robot technology development by Japanese companies like Sony, Toyota, and NTT. Society-focused AI applications including care robots, autonomous driving, and medical AI lead implementation. The Japanese AI market reaches hundreds of billions annually as of 2023. However, facing intensified competition with China and the US, government industry promotion and talent development are urgent.