Nvidia partners with Japan to build homegrown AI infrastructure

In mid-July 2026, Nvidia announced a partnership with Japanese robotics firms and major companies like SoftBank, Sony, and Honda to develop homegrown AI infrastructure in Japan. The collaboration involves Japan purchasing Nvidia's Vera Rubin chips to power AI models specifically designed for robots and other applications. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Japan to promote the deal, even courting local suppliers with pork skewers.