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IBM Moves Into Chitose, The Japanese City Hosting Rapidus' 2nm Plant, As Japan ...

27 October 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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27 October 2026

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technology

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Semiconductors

◆ Geography

Japan

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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

IBM has opened an office in Chitose, Japan, to strengthen its partnership with Rapidus in developing 2-nanometer semiconductor technology, supporting Japan's ambition for domestic mass production of advanced chips by 2027.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 1 source has reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Japan's push for domestic 2nm chip production creates a clear window for semiconductor founders to engage with IBM and Rapidus supply chains now forming in Chitose. You need to align your technology offerings to fit this emerging manufacturing ecosystem to gain early market footholds.

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1 source · 27 Oct 2026

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