Microsoft commits $10B to Japan for AI infrastructure and cyber defense

On April 3, 2026, Microsoft announced a $10 billion investment in Japan between 2026 and 2029 to expand AI infrastructure and deepen cybersecurity cooperation with the Japanese government. The plan includes building out Japan-based AI compute capacity with partners like SoftBank and Sakura Internet and training 1 million engineers and developers in AI and digital skills by 2030.