Japan's high-stakes gamble to turn island of flowers into global chip hub
Japan's high-stakes gamble to turn island of flowers into global chip hub
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Japan's gamble to turn island of flowers into global chip hub
The country once led the world in semiconductors and electronics, but over the years it fell behind Taiwan, South Korea and China.
The island of Hokkaido has long been an agricultural powerhouse – now Japan is investing billions to turn it into a global hub for advanced semiconductors.