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TSMC Semiconductor Plant in Kumamoto

Sector: Advanced Electronics • Location: Kumamoto, Japan

Source: Modern Diplomacy

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TSMC plans to mass produce 3-nanometer semiconductors at its second plant in Kumamoto, Japan. This would be Japan's first state-of-the-art chip production facility, aiming to diversify global semiconductor supply chains and strengthen economic security. The project is part of Japan's strategy to domesticate strategic industries through technological partnerships.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Advanced Electronics, Manufacturing (Industrial)
Location
Kumamoto, Japan
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Modern Diplomacy

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The project “TSMC Semiconductor Plant in Kumamoto” is an infrastructure initiative in the Advanced Electronics sector, located in Kumamoto, Japan. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Modern Diplomacy.

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TSMC plans to mass produce 3-nanometer semiconductors at its second plant in Kumamoto, Japan. This would be Japan's first state-of-the-art chip production facility, aiming to diversify global semiconductor supply chains and strengthen economic security. The project is part of Japan's strategy to domesticate strategic industries through technological partnerships.

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Technology

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Japan

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Kumamoto

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Advanced Electronics, Manufacturing (Industrial)

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2026-03-24

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