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

Microsoft said late on April 2, 2026 it will invest 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) in Japan between 2026 and 2029 to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure and deepen cybersecurity cooperation with the government. The plan includes training 1 million engineers and developers by 2030 and partnering with firms like SoftBank and Sakura Internet to boost Japan-based AI compute capacity.