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Japan wants to double KAKENHI: what is actually growing, and was it really KAKENHI that got cut?

Japan's education ministry is reported to be seeking roughly double the current KAKENHI budget for FY2027, at 455.2 billion yen, together with converting the whole scheme to multi-year funds. This is a request, not a decision. Here is what would grow, and whether the widely held belief that KAKENHI was slashed holds up against the published statistics.

2026-08-23Ryuta Hamamoto

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A 50% R&D tax credit arrives in Japan: what the amended Industrial Technology Enhancement Act changes, and what gets missed

Japan's amended Industrial Technology Enhancement Act (Act No. 41 of 2026) adds a 40% R&D tax credit, rising to 50% for joint research with certified institutions. But the credit is capped at 10% of corporate tax, eligibility requires confirmation that commercialization is expected early, and the law's effective date is still awaiting a cabinet order. Here is what the statute and the tax outline actually say.

2026-08-23Ryuta Hamamoto