Japan 5G Infrastructure Market Expected to Reach USD 55.3 Billion by 2033 - IMARC Group

February 06, 2025 | Technology & Media

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Japan 5G Infrastructure Market Statistics, Outlook and Regional Analysis 2025-2033

The Japan 5G infrastructure market size was valued at USD 4.3 Billion in 2024, and it is expected to reach USD 55.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 32.9% from 2025 to 2033.

Japan 5G Infrastructure Market

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The push for 5G infrastructure development is accelerated by key technological advancements and geopolitical strategies, with Japan playing a prominent role in shaping the future of the telecommunications industry. Japan’s recent initiatives reflect a strong commitment to enhancing its 5G capabilities through strategic partnerships and investments. For instance, SoftBank’s strategic alliance with Nvidia in January 2025 is set to combine artificial intelligence with 5G networks, focusing on the development of AI-powered 5G AI-RAN networks and supercomputers. This partnership is particularly significant in sectors like telecommunications, robotics, and healthcare, where the synergy between AI and 5G networks promises to unlock new levels of efficiency and innovation. Japan’s emphasis on developing cutting-edge 5G infrastructure aligns with its broader goals of strengthening its technological influence and reducing reliance on foreign suppliers, particularly those from China. In June 2024, Japan committed to help the Philippines build a secure 5G network, marking a crucial step in enhancing telecom security across the Asia-Pacific region.

Similarly, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) pledged €800 Million in January 2024 to assist Germany in expanding its 5G infrastructure, particularly focusing on the adoption of open RAN technology. This move not only strengthens Japan’s relationship with European markets but also serves as a strategic measure to fortify telecom security, ensuring that nations reduce their reliance on telecom vendors in China. These developments highlight Japan’s active role in shaping the 5G landscape from both a technological and geopolitical standpoint. With an increasing demand for secure and advanced telecom networks worldwide, Japan’s investments in 5G infrastructure are likely to set the stage for further growth in the sector. The rising demand for low-latency and high-speed networks for applications like smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automation provides a substantial opportunity for Japan to lead in 5G technological innovation.

Japan 5G Infrastructure Market Statistics, By Region

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto region, Kansai/Kinki region, Central/ Chubu region, Kyushu-Okinawa region, Tohoku region, Chugoku region, Hokkaido region, and Shikoku region. The rising demand for fast, reliable, and remote work adoption and increased investments in 5G infrastructure are spearheading the market growth.

Kanto Region 5G Infrastructure Market Trends:

Rapid 5G rollout is the primary goal in the Kanto region to help densely populated urban regions and sectors such as media and entertainment and banking. Moreover, companies like NTT Docomo have created considerable investments in 5G infrastructure in Tokyo, a center for innovation and technology. Also, 5G is increasingly being integrated with IoT and AI technologies for smart city applications to improve urban mobility and commercial operations.

Kansai/Kinki Region 5G Infrastructure Market Trends:

The Kansai/Kinki region places a substantial priority on the industrial application of 5G in logistics and manufacturing. Osaka is making significant investments in 5G, particularly in the automobile industry, for smart logistics and automated facilities. Besides this, companies like Panasonic are spearheading the shift to industrial IoT-driven networks to increase manufacturing productivity with applications in robotics and real-time data processing.

Central/Chubu Region 5G Infrastructure Market Trends:

The Central/Chubu region is focusing on 5G infrastructure for the manufacturing and automotive industries, especially in Aichi Prefecture. For real-time communication in the development of driverless vehicles and smart manufacturing, Toyota and other firms are using 5G. Beyond that, investments in 5G infrastructure in Chubu are being driven by the region's robust industrial base, which integrates next-generation networks for smarter factories and logistical systems in the automobile industry.

Kyushu-Okinawa Region 5G Infrastructure Market Trends:

The Kyushu-Okinawa region for the 5G infrastructure market is driven by strong tourism and agricultural innovations. Moreover, Okinawa is emerging as a testbed for 5G-driven tourism technology by facilitating remote agriculture management and improving visitor experiences through AR and VR. Also, Fukuoka is implementing 5G to enhance connections for startups and local businesses as a tech hotspot focused on the growth of the digital economy.

Tohoku Region 5G Infrastructure Market Trends:

5G implementation in the Tohoku area is focused on agricultural improvements, rural connection, and catastrophe recovery. Additionally, 5G is used in places such as Sendai for disaster preparedness and early warning systems. Further, the region is utilizing the network for smart agriculture, which can increase agricultural productivity in remote areas by enabling local farmers to observe crop health and improve production estimates using real-time data.

Chugoku Region 5G Infrastructure Market Trends:

The Chugoku region is embracing 5G for energy management and industrial applications. Hiroshima is investing in 5G to enable smart grids and optimize energy use, particularly in the wake of efforts to promote sustainability. The region is also emphasizing on enhancing communication for industries like automotive, with investments in manufacturing and logistics automation, facilitating smoother operations.

Hokkaido Region 5G Infrastructure Market Trends:

Hokkaido's 5G infrastructure trend is centered around enhancing tourism and remote connectivity. Sapporo, the region’s largest city, is deploying 5G to support winter sports tourism with applications like smart ticketing and immersive experiences for visitors. The region also focuses on improving connectivity in remote areas, fostering telemedicine and teleworking, which is essential given its large rural areas and seasonal population shifts during winter.

Shikoku Region 5G Infrastructure Market Trends:

In Shikoku, particularly in Takamatsu, 5G is being deployed to advance local manufacturing and agriculture. Shikoku’s focus is on integrating 5G into remote farming for precision agriculture, allowing real-time monitoring and management of agricultural operations. The region also sees a push for 5G-enabled smart factories and logistics, which is accelerating with collaborations from local businesses to create more efficient supply chains and better resource management.

Top Companies Leading in the Japan 5G Infrastructure Industry

The report highlights a competitive dashboard and company evaluation quadrant, showcasing the performance and strategies of major industry players like NTT Docomo, SoftBank, and KDDI. SoftBank and Nvidia collaborated in November 2024 to build an AI supercomputer in Japan by using a 5G AI-RAN network.

Japan 5G Infrastructure Market Segmentation Coverage

On the basis of the communication infrastructure, the market has been bifurcated into small cell, macro cell, radio access network (RAN), and others. These networks are essential components of 5G infrastructure, which aid in enabling seamless connectivity, better coverage, higher capacity for diverse sectors, etc.
Based on network technology, the market is categorized into software-defined networking, network function virtualization, and others. Software-defined networking and network function virtualization are transforming 5G infrastructure by enabling dynamic network management, automation, and flexibility, optimizing performance, reducing costs across various use cases, including automotive and healthcare, etc.
On the basis of the network architecture, the market has been divided into standalone and non-standalone. Standalone 5G networks offer ultra-low latency and better performance. In contrast, non-standalone networks rely on existing 4G systems, thereby ensuring faster deployments.
Based on the frequency, the market is categorized into sub-6 GHz and above 6 GHz. Sub-6 GHz and above 6 GHz frequencies play key roles in 5G infrastructure, with sub-6 GHz enabling wider coverage and improved signal penetration. On the contrary, above 6 GHz (mm Wave) supports ultra-fast speeds and high capacity for advanced applications.
On the basis of the end user, the market has been divided into automotive, energy and utilities, healthcare, home user, and others. Small cells, macro cells, and RAN enable efficient connectivity in these sectors, supporting critical applications in autonomous vehicles, smart grids, telemedicine, and smart home devices.

Report Features	Details
Market Size in 2024	USD 4.3 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033	USD 55.3 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033	32.9%
Units	Billion USD
Scope of the Report	Exploration of Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Predictive Market Assessment: Communication Infrastructure Network Technology Network Architecture Frequency End User Region
Communication Infrastructures Covered	Small Cell, Macro Cell, Radio Access Network (RAN), Others
Network Technologies Covered	Software-Defined Networking, Network Function Virtualization, Others
Network Architectures Covered	Standalone, Non-Standalone
Frequencies Covered	Sub-6 Ghz, Above 6 Ghz
End Users Covered	Automotive, Energy and Utilities, Healthcare, Home User, Others
Regions Covered	Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/ Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, Shikoku Region
Customization Scope	10% Free Customization
Post-Sale Analyst Support	10-12 Weeks
Delivery Format	PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request)

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